Accounts & Assurance Services

The Accounts & Assurance division has been providing assurance related services across various industry sectors over the past five decades. The service engagements include analysis & evaluation of financial statements of banks, financial institutions etc.

The Division has rich assurance expertise across industry verticals such as BPO, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Leisure & Hospitality, Trading, Manufacturing, Export houses etc. The Division serves top industry houses and banks in the country; public and private enterprises; domestic and foreign businesses; not for profit enterprises and more.

Tax Advisory and Compliance Services

Direct Taxation

As business enterprises enhance their international footprint, it is imperative for them to efficiently manage a dynamic tax environment. To enable our clients to address challenges posed by a rapidly changing business landscape, our Tax and Business Advisory division offers a wide range of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing your company's business performance.

Our tax experts interact with client personnel on an ongoing basis and evolve tax efficient solutions, whilst at the same time, recognising that risk mitigation is a key parameter in any planning.

The range of services include

• Corporate and personal tax compliance including assessments, Appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal.
• International and Domestic Tax Planning.
• Fringe Benefit Tax Planning.
• DTAA compliant cross-border investment and transaction structuring.
• Income-tax and Wealth-tax returns of resident and non-resident individuals, domestic and foreign companies and other entities.
• Transfer Pricing

Indirect Taxation

• Statutory Compliance relating to VAT, Excise & Service tax.
• Focused advisory services on issues that call for expert legal opinion on aspects of valuation, classification, compliance, VAT-related issues, etc.
• Proactive planning of entry strategies, structuring and analysing deeds and agreements, ensuring maximum tax efficiency.
• Advice on various tax implications on setting up Greenfield projects, import of equipment, cost-benefit analysis of various import options, advice on availing duty exemptions, handling project import-related matters, etc.
• Setting up of EOUs, STPs, Project Offices, etc. in India.

Business Process Outsourcing

• International Accounting and Taxation
• Preparation and filing of Tax Return (US & UK)
• Payroll Administration & Customised Payroll Reports
• Preparation of management accounts and management information systems
• Preparation & Maintenance of books of accounts
• Support in day to day Transaction Processing
• Book keeping and preparation of final accounts
• Fixed Assets verification and completion of records

Foreign Exchange Compliance and Advisory

• Advice on various foreign exchange matters including compliance with FEMA and FDI regulations governing outbound and inbound investments.
• Preparation of necessary documentation (including FEMA compliant valuation reports) and obtaining approvals from the Reserve Bank of India for:
  
  
  • Executing allotment/transfer of shares between residents and non-residents; and
  • Establishment/ winding-up/ extension and various other matters pertaining to the operation of Liaison/Branch/Project Offices of foreign companies operating in India.

Company Law & Secretarial Services

• Formation of Indian and Foreign Companies, setting up of liaison office
• Advising on various matters under the Companies Act, 1956 including appearance before the Company Law Board.
• Assisting in Winding-up of companies/striking off the name from the Registrar of Companies under the Act.
• Maintenance of statutory records and registers
• Maintenance of minute’s book
• Assistance in preparation and filing of various forms with the Registrar of Companies

Personal Advisory Services

• Personal financial planning
• Insurance and pension planning
• Formation of trusts
• Acting as arbitrator
• Family Settlement
• Wills

Corporate Advisory and Consultancy

• Business Planning
  
• Market Entry Strategy
• Business Strategy Development and Assessment
• Analysis of Business decisions and their Impact on shareholder value
  
• Fund Sourcing
• Private Equity
• Forex Credits
• Employee Stock Option Plans
• Assistance in identification of Partners for Joint Venture, distribution and Alliances
• Risk Management & Compliance Reviews
• Wealth Management

Transaction Advisory

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Cross-border transactions
• Private Equity

Transaction Support

• Valuation
• Corporate Restructuring and Business Initiatives
• Approval/ Clarification from Regulatory Authority
• Due Diligence