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focus on VALUES
values ourselves work services industries people Values Vision Building enduring business partnerships by making effective contributions to our clients through innovative business solutions and supportive implementation. Mission To achieve higher standards of professionalism by proactively providing our clients with the highest quality service within pre-specified time limits To constantly aim for higher specialisation and to assign appropriately skilled professionals to meet all client specific requirements To build teamwork where all members are motivated to work together towards a common objective To assist our expanding clientele through a strong national and international presence
focus on OURSELVES
values ourselves work services industries people Ourselves Who We Are We are an accounting firm consisting of corporate strategists, auditors, tax advisory experts, financial and market analysts. We started in 1991 with our head office at New Delhi and have now built a team of around 500 in-house professionals and a pan India associate network. In our pursuit for an international presence, we are a member firm of NIS Global, an international association of independent accounting and advisory firms.
focus on WORK
values ourselves work services industries people Work Philosophy Service Committment We are committed to thinking ahead and staying ahead - in ways that matter most to our clients. We ensure that our team keeps abreast with the latest changes in legislation and their implications on the business of our clients. We endeavour to understand client requirements, to anticipate evolving needs and to act as an indespensible resource and a trusted partner. We provide services to global clients seeking to develop a local business and expand into new markets.
focus on SERVICES
values ourselves work services industries people Core Services Our Expertise We provide real world solutions and in-depth expertise to complex business issues through assurance functions, taxationboth international and domestic, evaluation of India entry options, partner search, joint venture formations, mergers and acquisitions, business negotiations and market studies. These are broadly classified into six categories: Assurance Compliance Taxation Transaction Advisory Business Advisory Market Intelligence
Core Services Assurance Process reviews and transaction checks Audits to evaluate compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including disclosure norms. We regularly interact with the management, in order to provide constructive and value added feedback not only on the business of the company but also about the industry. Statutory audits Tax audits Management or investigation audits Internal audit Compliance Interpreting transactions for regulatory compliance Regulatory environment in India is somewhat complex, demanding strict adherence. Our work programmes are tailor made to client requirements and teams trained to ensure timely deliverables. Accounting* Payroll* Internal control reviews SOX, JSOX IFRS US GAAP Secretarial* Advisory *finance function can be outsourced to us Taxation Plan, advice & represent Besides domestic taxation, we specialise in cross-border tax issues, including interpretation of tax treaties, transfer pricing regulation, etc. Planning and advisory International taxation Transfer pricing Expatriate taxation Indirect taxation Representations
values ourselves work services industries people Transaction Advisory Buying, selling & restructuring businesses Business transactions can be difficult and need apt handling. Our transactions advisory teams offer maximum competitive advantage to our clients. Mergers and acquisitions Business valuation Due diligence reviews Financial modeling Partner search Business Advisory India Inbound or Outbound We support start-up ventures at all stages of business cycle - from identifying appropriate entry routes to assisting in deal structuring and providing post set up services. Entry strategy Location studies Contract structuring Regulatory approvals Representative office facility Recruitment Assignment can be taken up as a turn-key project Market Intelligence Research, analysis & establishing facts An effective market strategy ensures optimal use of corporate resources. We conduct both primary as well as secondary research, and provide in-depth industry expertise. Industry analysis Research studies Product feasibility studies Socio economic studies Event managing foreign business delegations
focus on INDUSTRIES
values ourselves work services industries people Industries Industries Served Servicing various industries - similar and dissimilar - has enhanced our knowledge and experience. Our knowledge domain encompasses a wide spectrum of industries. Advertising Automobile Aviation Banking Chemical Consultancy Education Electronics Energy Entertainment Engineering FMCG Food Processing Financial Services Healthcare Hospitality Heavy Industry Infrastructure Information Technology & ITeS Lifestyle Logistic Manufacturing Media Non-Governmental Organisations Pharmaceutical Real Estate Retailing Telecommunications Trading Travel *Industry specific client list can be provided on request.
close up since 1991 new delhi at present Member firm of NIS Global 500 + professionals 20 partners / directors 8 offices Long term client relationship Managing ethically Market-leading service offerings Members of all leading trade chambers 23 offices in 3 continents operating as 1 team
Corporate strategists. Auditors. Tax advisory experts. Financial and market analysts A progressive accounting and consultancy firm with local insight and global vision Committed to improving the performance of service experts Services Audits Finance Outsourcing Tax Advisory Tax Representations India Entry Strategy India Outbound Set-up Approvals Mergers & Acquisitions Market Research Partner Search We place our clients aspirations at the center of everything we do. www.asa.in
focus on People Key Management Our partners and directors are reputed domain experts. Ajay Sethi FCA Managing Partner Guides the firm s vision, besides leading the transaction advisory division where he assists clients in negotiations on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. ajay.sethi@asa.in Anil Mehta FCA Partner - Practice Head, Mumbai Expert in assurance and internal control reviews with diverse experience in business and tax advisory, due diligence, SOX, JSOX etc. anil.mehta@asa.in DK Giridharan FCA Partner Assurance Expert in assurance and internal control reviews and fully conversant with GAAP, SOX, JSOX IFRS and PCAOB standards. dk.giri@asa.in Himanshu Srivastava FCA Partner Business Advisory Strategizes entry of foreign companies into India viz. project management, obtaining government approvals, guidance on land acquisition, contract structuring etc. Is the prime contact for Japanese corporate planning to do business in India. himanshu.srivastava@asa.in J Sivasankaran FCA, CISA (USA), Grad CWA Partner - Practice Head, Chennai Expert in assurance and taxation with diverse experience in investment structuring, business negotiations and valuations. j.siva@asa.in K Venkatraman FCA, DISA Partner - National Head, Taxation Specialises in assurance, tax advisory, investment structuring, tax treaty matters, transfer pricing and related litigation. k.venkat@asa.in Kenichi Shohtoku, CPA (USA, Japan, Singapore) Director Founder of SCS Global Group and an expert in providing entry strategy, business & tax advisory to investments directed within South East Asia & Japan. shohtoku@scsglobal.co.jp K Nithyananda Kamath FCA Partner- Taxation Expert in taxation, statutory and internal audits, domestics & international tax advisory and tax representation. kn.kamath@asa.in Malav J Ajmera FCA Partner - Practice Head, Ahmedabad Specialises in Indian company law and tax with diverse experience in audits and regulatory compliance. malav.ajmera@asa.in Nitin Arora FCA Partner - Transaction Advisory Specialises in commercial negotiations surrounding buying or selling of businesses, including business valuations and due diligence reviews. nitin.arora@asa.in
values ourselves work services industries people Parveen Kumar FCA, DISA, C-IFRS (UK) Partner - Assurance Expert in assurance and internal control reviews with diverse experience in SOX, JSOX and IFRS. parveen.kumar@asa.in P Nitish FCA Partner - Compliance Expert in regulatory compliance and internal control reviews. Assists clients to meet regulatory compliances in India including payroll management, tax and exchange control matters. p.nitish@asa.in PN Ramachandra Kamath FCA Partner - Practice Head, Kochi Specialises in Indian company law and tax with diverse experience in audits and regulatory compliance. pnr.kamath@asa.in PR Jayakumar FCA Partner - Practice Head, Bengaluru Expert in assurance and internal control reviews with diverse experience in business and tax advisory,due diligence, SOX, JSOX etc. pr.jayakumar@asa.in Rajiv Arya FCA Partner - National Head, Compliance Expert in Indian company law, assists clients to meet regulatory compliances in India including payroll management, tax and exchange control matters. rajiv.arya@asa.in Rakesh Upadhyaya FCA, DISA Partner - Compliance and Taxation Expert in tax and company law, regulatory matters with diverse experience in structuring investments into India and meeting post set-up regulatory compliances. rakesh.upadhyaya@asa.in Sateesh Kulkarni MBA Director - Market Intelligence Specialises in assessing the Indian economy and its prospects, conducting market research and evaluation studies across a range of industries. sateesh.kulkarni@asa.in Sunil Arora FCA Partner - Taxation Expert in tax advisory, investment structuring, tax treaty matters, transfer pricing and tax litigation. sunil.arora@asa.in Sundeep Gupta FCA Partner - Compliance Expert in Indian Company Law, assists clients to meet regulatory compliances in India including payroll management, business and tax advisory. sundeep.gupta@asa.in Tatsundo Maki CPA, Japan Director Specialises in entry strategy, tax advisory, due diligence services and advisory on investments between Japan and India. maki@scsglobal.co.jp *For more information, log on to www.asa.in
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