The specific services offered under each of the above heads are discussed in detail below:
 

Audit and Advisory:

Using the computerised state of the art BDO audit methodology we provide a broad range of audit and assurance services as follows:
 

• External/statutory audit.

• IT Audit (Under ISACA guidelines)
• Systems audit

• Audit of non-financial information

• Reporting accountants for Initial Public Offerings (IPO).
• Management audit.

• Cost audit.

• Tax audit.

• Share transfer audit. • Forensic audit
 

The computerised approach is based on use of  BDO Compass / Caseware

a product specifically developed/procured by our international firm for use within the network. We also use state of the art analytic tools including IDEAS to provide insightful perspective to our clients.
 

Specialist Advisory Services:
 

Equipped with in-depth technical knowledge and bringing to bear our considerable business advisory experience we offer services in the following specific areas:
 

Accounting and Business Advisory:
 

• Accounting and Business Advisory

• Assistance in bookkeeping.
• Outsourced bookkeeping
• Financial statements preparation.
• Financial forecasting.

• Compilation and limited review engagements.
• Clearing of accounting problems and backlogs.
• Preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Payroll preparation and accounting.
• Capital expenditure accounting.
 

Corporate Finance:
 

Having in-depth knowledge of financial products available in the market we offer corporate financial services in the following areas:
 

• Developing business plans.

• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Share valuations.

• Preparation of feasibility studies.
• Capital restructuring and debt rescheduling.
• Assisting in making arrangements for placements.
• Assisting in making underwriting arrangements.
• Acquirer/Vendor due diligence

• Business valuations

• Distressed debt restructuring
 

Corporate Secretarial:

Our experience and in-depth knowledge of matters relating to corporate laws allows us to offer a broad range of services in the following areas:
 

• Incorporation of companies.

• Registration of partnerships and Trusts.
• Registration of foreign branches and liaison offices.
• Drafting notices and minutes for all types of statutory meetings.
• Maintenance of statutory records.

• Drafting of all types of business related agreements.
• Preparation and filing of all documents under the corporate laws.
• Preparation, filing and obtaining approval of prospectuses and statement in lieu of prospectus.

• Company searches.

• Registration and discharge of mortgages.
 

Litigation Support:
 

As expert accountants we provide litigation support services in matters relating to:
 

• Assessment of damages.

Corporate Insolvency and Recovery:

Our legal assistants have the required knowledge and experience to provide services in the following areas:
 

• Act as Liquidators.

• Assist in members voluntary winding up of companies.
• Assist in creditors voluntary winding up of companies.

Human Resource Consultancy:
 

Recognizing the importance of human resource in the success of a business enterprise we have developed service capabilities for providing the following services:
 

• Developing an organizational structure based on the management philosophy of the enterprise.

• Designing and developing personnel policies and procedures.
• Designing and developing job descriptions for each position in the structure.
• Designing and developing candidate profiles for each job description.
• Designing and developing a performance appraisal system.
• Designing and developing compensation packages.
• Executive search.

• Designing and implementing training programs
.

Management Consultancy:
 

Our broad ranging experience over the years enables us to provide the following management related services:
 

• Advising on business start ups and new venture planning.
• Assisting in defining corporate objectives and policy formation.
• Assisting in organization planning.

• Advising on issues relating to corporate culture.

• Developing and implementing senior management training programs.
• Advising on succession planning.
 

Information Technology Consultancy:
 

We keep up to date with developments in technology to ensure that we are able to provide services in the following areas:
 

• Developing a computerization strategy.
• Designing a management information system.
• Preparing a detailed requirements specification.

• Evaluation and selection of vendors.

• Acting as project managers for implementation of computerized systems.
• Assisting in training programs.

• Systems design

Risk Advisory Services:
 

• Internal audit

• Regulatory risk and compliance

• Enterprise risk management

• Business process enhancement

• Financial institution services

• Technology risk and security

• Corporate governance compliance
 

Tax Advisory:

Our tax experts are trained to provide tax advisory services to corporate and personal clients for minimising the incidence of tax. The specific areas of service are as follows:
 

• Establishment of appropriate business vehicle to maximise tax planning  op portunities.

• Advising on inbound investments for foreign investors (including exchange control issues) to
  explore business opportunities in Pakistan.
• Advising on outbound investments (including exchange control issues).
• Advising on cross border transactions, transfer pricing and withholding tax.
• Proactive advices resulting from fast changing tax legislation.
• Developing tax efficient employees remuneration packages/policies.
• Registering and de-registering with tax authorities.

• Preparation and filing of return of income.
• Preparation and filing of sales tax returns.
• Attendance before assessing authorities.

• Dealing with issues arising from tax audits/investigations.

• Preparation, filing and pleading appeals before all forums up to and including the Appellate Tribunals.

• Preparation, filing and assisting in obtaining refunds.

• Preparation, filing and assisting in obtaining exemption/reduced rate certifi cations.

• Preparation, filing and assisting in obtaining approval of provident, gratuity and pension funds.