A statutory Audit is an audit mandated by a statute such as Company Law, Income Tax Law, GST etc. The purpose of a statutory audit is the same as the purpose of any other type of audit: to determine whether an organization is providing a fair and accurate representation of its financial position by examining information such as bank balances, bookkeeping records and financial transactions.

Companies today face complex challenges as they deal with the requirements of international accounting standards and changing corporate structures. We help companies address a wide variety of these challenges.

We provide ongoing assurance to regulators, management and directors on the governance and controls around processes that do not impact the financial statements.

We explore the Depths of organizations with reference to their operations, financials and gather confirmation of facts, exploring existence of undisclosed liabilities, past, present and future.

We become bloodhounds in our Investigation to detect a fraud and subsequently protect our clients from one. We are equipped with the latest analytical tools and practices in order to gather strong evidence of transactions of a fraudulent nature. Our Forensic Practice also covers continuous preventive checks and measures to ensure that malpractices are identified on a real time basis and the framework for punitive action is quick and acts as a strong deterrent.

With over 60 years of experience in Direct Tax advisory of Shanmukhiah & Pandurang (Bangalore Practice) we can proudly say that, we have it all covered :

1. Advisory Services
2. Tax Litigation Services
3. International and Cross Border Transactions
4. Transfer Pricing
5. Expatriate and NRI Taxation
6. Attestation and Certification

The firms experience and expertise lies in the ever growing and ever changing Indirect Tax Regime of India. We have certified GST professionals handling this practice of the firm across various Industries. Here we encompass the following :

1. Tax Advisory
2. Tax Structuring
3. Assurance
4. Compliance
5. Representation

Having varied industry knowledge and experience, it gives us an edge to be on your advisory board when it comes to a Merger or Acquisition. We balance this service with finesse and with utmost delicate care, as this where it is either ‘a deal or no deal’. Our valuation experts help build the right assumptions and project the growth envisaged by the promoter and merge it into the current market scenarios. We handle both the buy and sell side of the transaction and advise our clients based on hard facts, analysis and market intuition. Deal Documentation is handled with utmost diligence to ensure compliance is taken care and on ground the deal is actually black and white.

Setting up a VC fund either in India or in any of the Tax Havens, whilst planning the fund flow and building a strong Investment Thesis to ensure a the LPs are attracted to the Fund and managing the Investment Portfolios by reporting on a regular basis the progress and MIS of the companies in which the Investments have happened, to ensure a good Internal Control Matrix is setup to ensure capital protection and return maximisation.

Companies today face complex challenges in decision making with regard to choosing and executing the right strategy at the right time. May it be a HR strategy, Marketing strategy, Sales strategy, Tech Strategy, Financial Strategy and so on and so forth. We enable our clients with experts and analysts who dig deep into the industry and its environment, its demography and cultural sensitivity to build a continuous advisory wing so that the clients can always lean on us for their progressive ideas, and for those ideas to catch wings.

A wealthy family either wants to grow its assets or safeguard its value. This is where we come in and plan with the Family on its vision and help them execute it. We have a team experienced in handling nuances of a big family structure and its complexities.

Apart from providing all professional services to the Family Office, The firm manages the relationship with multiple professionals, vendors etc., and constantly works with the Family / Client to balance the needs of wealth creation and allocation in a smooth manner.

Our Seasoned Accountants ensure Real Time recording of Financial Transactions with clear audit trails as per the control framework built for outsourced business practices. Transactions are verified for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, accounting treatment before they are recorded in the Books of Account.

Management receives information on transactions on a daily real time basis to enable them to make decisions in a timely manner.

Our Book Keeping Services comprise of:

1. IFRS Ready Accounting

2. Control Framework to suit your business practices

3. Continuous Monitoring through external audits

4. Clear Hierarchy of Reporting and Review ensuring accuracy

5. Accountants Trained in Multiple Accounting Softwares and MIS reporting Tools such as Quick Books, Peachtree, SAP, Microsoft Navision, Oracle Finance, Great Planes, Tally, Nanobi, Hyperion etc.

6. Automated and Controlled Payments Methodology enabling remote approval of transaction processing.

From GRN tracking systems to planning requisition, We have it all covered here. Our Inventory management system is customised around the clients’ business scale and extent. We design a floor map for the stores as well that ensures ideal stock movement and efficiency in stock control. A continuous audit is something that keeps the inventory under check and a physical stock verification is done on timely basis to ensure stock safety and control.

Regulatory Requirements have become the talk of the era. Being compliant is better than being questioned. Our compliance services encompasses a strict control mechanism in data collection and sanctity to ensure the returns filed are accurate and free of any encumbrances.

1. Income Tax
2. Transfer pricing
3. GST
4. RBI
5. Labour Law
6. Secretarial Requirements

We believe that, being a part of so many companies and organisations across industries, it has given us the skill and know how on how to handle an entity’s finances. You can leverage this by our outsourced CFO services.

What we can do:

An integrated solution for Payroll Processing, Employee Taxation, Management of Employee Benefit Policy, Advisory on Employee Related Policies and Disbursement and Management of Employee Loans.

Outsourced Payroll services start with Structuring of Salary Components in a Tax Efficient Manner for the Employee and the Organisation. Our Technology Partners will assist in implementing Time Capturing and Management Software and Hardware Solutions tailor made for your business. Employee Time will be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with Company Policy and Relevant Statutes.

Monthly Payroll Computation and Disbursement of Salary is managed through online and offline platforms based on the client environment.

Value Added Services such as Loan Processing, Connect with Investment Advisors and assistance with Wealth Planning etc., are provided by our Associates partnered to the Payroll Division.