Business Advisory Services

A transformation of who we are, how we behave, how we think, and what we value has transformed businesses. The evolution of the human quest for purpose and fulfillment has changed the way enterprises look at change and implement it.

Unless managements address the issues of purpose and meaning, they cannot develop a long-term strategy for growth and sustainability. Far too few look at the overall objective and issues in a holistic manner. The complex business environment results in complex business structures, which become the biggest barriers to success.

Our Business Advisory team develops and offers tailored, innovative and comprehensive solutions for specific client business needs that may not require the expression of opinions based on professional standards. Led by partners of industry and function specialisations, the main objective of offering business advisory services is to bring more focus to the value proposition by delivering a broader range of advisory services and competencies. APAA offers a full range of services to help clients tackle challenges faced in businesses.

1. FINANCE FUNCTION RESOURCING AND OUTSOURCING

Cash, Inventory and Fixed Assets counts
Reconciliations and posting of accounting entries into ledgers
Preparation of forecast, budget and cash flow statements
Review of internal control and accounting manuals
Policy and procedure manuals
Supporting Management in the role of controller, finance manager, accountant or book keeper
Training to finance teams

2. ACCOUNTING ADVISORY SERVICES

Preparation simple, transparent Financial Statement
Simultaneously working with the management in accordance with the auditors
Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) reporting
Compilation and preparation of accounting schedules
Preparation of Group Accounting Manual

3. START-UP AND EARLY STAGE ADVISORY

Entity Formation and Statutory Compliance
Direct and Indirect Tax Advise and Compliance
DIPP and MSME Registration
Due Diligence Conduct & Support
Evaluate, value and structure acquisition deals
Setting up Internal Controls and Processes
Advise on Capital Structures and Fund Raising
Advise on Seeking Equity and Debt Investments
Employee Incentive Plans and Employee Linked Tax Incentives
Advise on DIPP Angel Tax Exemption, FEMA and CSR
Evaluate, value and structure an exit – full or partial sale

4. BUSINESS STRATEGY SERVICES

Review of current Business Strategy
Identify Mission, Vision, Goals & Objectives
Develop a detailed strategy and implementation plan

5. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Identify revenue enhancement activities
Identify cost reduction activities
Identify cost effective procurement

6. HR ADVISORY

Review of the HR function
Review of organizational structures, job titles, grading and job descriptions
Employee competency framework, utilizing a performance appraisal system
Performance-linked incentive schemes and employee stock-option plan
Tax benefits in the Employee Cost