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Internal Audit is an important tool of evaluating corporate governance processes and evaluating the risk management of a business organization. Internal audit is an effective means of evaluating the efficacy of operations, the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with the corporate and statutory regulations, safeguarding of assets and various matters concerning the interest of the company, employees, stakeholders and society in general. On account of the changing business dynamics, recent corporate failures and increased stakeholders accountability, internal audit has a vital role to provide the management with a clear, comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the functional efficiency of the organization and also to suggest possible areas of improvements. We, at RSM Astute, firmly believe in delivering Internal audit and risk management services at the highest levels of professional competency and integrity to the clients. RSM Astute through its highly dedicated and trained professionals is actively engaged in rendering internal audit and risk management services to various corporates and across services verticals in the area of: Internal / Management AuditsEnterprise Risk ManagementTechno Commercial and Concurrent ReviewDue Diligence ReviewInformation System ReviewCompliance Review What We DoConducting Internal Audits of organizations and evaluating the internal controls, review of existing business processes, identification and recommendation of areas for cost reduction, constructive review of operations etc.Provision of Enterprise Risk Management services with focus on policy and framework designing, risk identification, risk assessment, security and technology solutions, implementation of antifraud programs, review of risk management framework etc.

India has a well structured tax system wherein power to levy taxes are clearly demarcated by the constitution between the Central Government, the State Governments and local bodies. The taxes in India can broadly be classified into Direct Taxation and Indirect Taxation. Some of the major taxes levied by the Central Government are as classified below: Direct taxationIncome TaxWealth TaxIndirect TaxationCustoms DutiesCentral ExciseService TaxRecently, to make the Indian taxation system more dynamic in terms of effective administration, efficient tax collection and to reduce the cascading effect of taxes, it is proposed to introduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) which would be a comprehensive tax on the supply of goods and services. RSM Astute is a leading service provider in matters of direct and indirect taxation covering the whole gamut of Indian Taxation, International Taxation, Transfer Pricing Regulations, Service Tax Regulations, Value Added Tax Regulations, Central Excise Regulations, GST transition etc. RSM Astute also provides specialized services in areas of setting up of business in India, corporate business structuring, transaction advisory etc. Broadly the service areas in Taxation are as under: Direct TaxationIndirect TaxationTransfer Pricing

RSM Astutes Corporate Advisory and Structuring services provide valuable insights into structuring options with a view to enhance stakeholder value. RSM Astutes Corporate Advisory and Structuring services team, with its rich experience and demonstrated capabilities, offers solutions in the areas of Capital Market Consulting, Corporate structuring / restructuring, Business structuring, Structuring inbound and outbound investments etc. The broad services areas are: Capital Market ConsultingCompany Law and Secratarial ServicesCommercial DocumentationWhat We DoCapital Market Consulting - Structuring of the Organization as a preparatory step towards accessing capital markets and assistance in accessing the capital market and in determining the suitable financial instrument. Corporate structuring - for specific businesses, new projects and expansions by ensuring effective management of:Local regulations impacting businesses / projects.Tax efficiency for both direct and indirect taxesCorporate lawsForeign Exchange Management regulations Transaction Advisory services including advice and assistance in implementation for specific needs such as spin-offs, amalgamations/mergers, demergers, acquisitions, slump sale etc. Financial advisory services related to:Debt and equity financingRefinancingProfit optimisation strategiesAcquisition and re-organization analysisInitial public offerings, follow-on public offerings and private placementsDelisting of shares from Stock Exchanges for listed companies. Financial resource mobilization plans Advice on technical and financial collaborations including advising on technical know-how collaborations, joint ventures, royalty and licensing agreements and obtaining approvals of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and other government agencies Company formation

Progressive organizations are constantly seeking ways to innovate and increase their operational effectiveness and efficiency in order to gain a distinct and sustainable competitive advantage. Managements are keen for operational improvements, to yield results in terms of shorter cycle times, improved flow of goods, lower inventories, better turnarounds, higher productivity levels, optimum utilization, increased distribution efficiency, enhanced customer satisfaction, greater return on assets/investments etc. The key factors that have created the need for such operational improvements include increased competition, the complex and dynamic operating environment and the rapid technological advancements. We, at RSM Astute, address such operational issues on the managements agenda through our Operations Consulting solutions that compliment the overall business strategy of the organization. Our approach is not only to limit our role to helping clients develop operations strategy, but also to see it through every phase of implementation. We strongly believe that there is always room for innovation and improvement in every activity of an organization and organizations have the hidden potential to gain unprecedented performance improvement from each link in its value chain. It is our strong endeavor to help our clients achieve this by: Assisting organizations achieve higher levels of productivity from their core assets, their business processes and their strategic relationships.Helping clients gain a distinct and durable competitive advantage.

We, at rsm astute, possess the necessary expertise and relevant resources required to provide cost effective and high quality accounting and business process outsourcing services. Such outsourcing of non-critical functions allows our clients to concentrate and invest resources in their core business, by freeing up their valuable management time. rsm astute provides assistance on a wide variety of accounting processes ranging from bookkeeping to accounts, payroll processing, finalization and tax work. We manage your accounts with high level of professionalism, accuracy and timeliness. Rsm astute has also developed a specialized team to provide services for new emerging areas, vis--vis: ifrs consultinggst transition what we doonsite as well as offsite financial process outsourcing including the following: comprehensive bookkeeping & accounts processingperiodic review and finalization of accounts & financial statements including ifrs financial statementsmonthly management accounts and quarterly vat/gst returnspayroll processingcompliance assurance (direct and indirect taxes)transaction processing servicespurchase payment processingsales invoice processingaccounts receivable / payablecompilation of fixed assets registertravel claims management:reconciliation jobs (bank, payables, receivables, etc.) we also help organizations to meet some of their immediate requirements by deputing appropriate personnel based on the client specific needs.

Rsm astute group provides a wide range of information technology (it) solutions and consulting services through its information technology arm of rsm astute viz. Lemon technologies private ltd. (lemon). Our team of around 200 it professionals and our partnerships, enable us to provide the desired cutting edge information technology solutions and products. our information technology solutions services are classified as below: information technology system assurance services.Information technology solutions and implementationpartnershipsoracle india pvt. Ltdmicrosoft indiagem and jewellery industry focused solutions we are the pioneers in providing information technology solutions and consultancy to the gem and jewellery industry wherein we provide it solutions and consultancy to over 60 large and medium diamond businesses.

Compliance with Labour and Industrial Laws has gathered enormous momentum in the last few years. Especially compliance with respect to employees employed through Contractors and off-roll employees is getting more challenging because the Law recognizes principal employer as the one who is responsible in case the contractor fails to comply. This area has assumed significant importance from the risk management perspective considering the legal implications and reputational risks attached with non-compliance. Moreover, "Labour Laws" is a very specialized area, requiring additional managerial attention over and above the routine internal audit function. RSM Astute is equipped to review the Labour Laws compliances in organizations in order to provide greater assurance to the management and the HR function that risks associated with non compliance of these laws are prevented or mitigated properly. We have dedicated team of professionals with background and domain knowledge of the Labour and Industrial Laws. Additionally, our expertise in Internal Audit and Risk Management services across diverse industries gives us a unique perspective to provide Labour Laws Compliance Review service. What We DoAssuring proper compliances with various Labour Laws including Contract Labour compliancesIn-depth checking of bills submitted by Contractor Agencies with respect to employees employed through contractors / off-roll employees to evaluate adherence with terms of contract, submission of necessary evidences as proof of payment, billing as per agreed rates to ensure there is no under / over recovery.Verification of payroll sheets submitted by the Vendors to ensure correct calculation of salary payable and statutory deductions in line with applicable Central and State Government laws.

RSM Astute Group provides extensive Executive Search and Recruitment solutions to a wide range of clientele from India as well abroad. This service is provided through our Executive Search and Recruitment arm viz. TalentAhead India Pvt. Ltd. TalentAhead is one of the leading Talent Search, Executive Selection and Recruitment Consultants in India wherein it has successfully handled over 6, 000 executive placements till date. We have a qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary team, which has a deep understanding of various companies operating in Indian territories including their specific business focus, geographic presence, industry ranking as well as their management staff. This enables us to appropriately assess candidates and accordingly recommend them suitably to the clients. TalentAhead is also a member of a Global Executive Search Network through which we are able to service the global requirements in over 15 countries. The clients include leading Indian and International corporations (including Fortune 500 corporations) spread across various industry sectors. Our key focus industries include: Information TechnologyITES Call centres , BPOs & KPOsInfrastructure (Power, Roads, Bridges, Ports)Manufacturing & EngineeringBanking, Financial Services and InsuranceRetailTelecomHealthcare and Life Sciences