Business Feasibility Analysis & Strategy Planning

ASC provides a complete method for validating and optimizing your business ideas. We ensure the success of your business model by conducting extensive feasibility studies, which include market research, financial viability analysis, and SWOT analysis. To help you achieve your objectives, we develop customized go-to-market plans and assess operational feasibility. Our experts assist you in developing a strong growth strategy that capitalizes on competitive advantages and revenue diversification. By focusing on risk avoidance and scalability planning, we enable your company to succeed in competitive markets while increasing long-term profits.

Product Diversification Strategies

A corporation may use product diversity as a tactic to boost profitability and increase the number of new products it sells. Corporate and business levels can both experience diversification.

Our Product Diversification services can help you unlock new growth potential. We assist your business with entering new markets and customer segments by using innovation and market research, thereby enhancing your competitive advantage. Our strategic relationships and risk management tactics will enable a smooth transition while diversifying your revenue streams. We specialize in expanding your product line and creating customized diversification strategies to satisfy changing market demands. Partner with us to make diversification a key driver of long-term growth.

Competition Assessment & Market Analysis

A competitive assessment compares key performance metrics from other businesses to your own. Our Services offer a detailed examination of market dynamics to assist businesses in navigating the competitive landscape. These services involve assessing market share to determine the dominance of various competitors and doing SWOT analyses to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Businesses use Porter's Five Forces framework to obtain insight into competitive challenges and industry rivalry. Competitive intelligence collects relevant information about competitors' tactics and market positioning, whereas benchmarking compares performance indicators to industry leaders. Services also prioritize differentiation and value proposition to improve strategic positioning, price strategy, and market penetration.

Joint Venture & Collaboration Strategies

Our Strategies are designed to optimize value by fostering synergy among partners.

• Strategic alignment to establish agreed goals and objectives is critical, as is risk sharing to balance exposure among partners.
• Resource pooling combines financial and technological assets to improve capabilities
• A defined governance structure outlines roles and decision-making processes.
• Effective collaboration also entails establishing performance measures to track progress and developing a future departure plan.
• A robust legal framework and a focus on cultural fit are critical for smooth integration and long-term success.

Project Audit

Our project audit services provide a thorough evaluation of compliance, scope, budget, and schedule to ensure the success of your project. We evaluate risk management, performance metrics, and change management processes to verify compliance with contract administration and quality assurance standards.

Type of Project Audit we offer: -

• Process Audit: We evaluate the effectiveness of Project Management processes and methodologies to ensure they are efficient and align with industry best practices, identifying areas for improvement.
• Performance Audit: We assess the overall success of a project by examining deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder satisfaction, providing insights into the project's effectiveness and goal achievement.
• Compliance Audit: we ensure that a project adheres to legal, regulatory, and organizational guidelines, crucial in regulated industries to minimize legal risks and maintain adherence to standards.
• Financial Audit: We review a project's financial elements, including budgets, expenditures, and financial controls, to ensure transparency, prevent mismanagement, and confirm proper fund usage.

Concurrent Audit/Pre-Audit

A concurrent audit is performed when the day-to-day operations in a Business such as financial transactions are going on. As banking operations grow increasingly complex, maintaining transparency, accuracy, and accountability is crucial. To achieve this, banks rely on concurrent audits as a vital tool.

Our concurrent audit services offer real-time monitoring to verify your operations are accurate, transparent, and compliant. We assist with identifying and mitigating risks, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining strong accountability by assessing internal controls and monitoring transactions in real-time.

Fixed Asset Management and Verification

We ensure your Fixed Asset Registers (FAR) is up-to-date, accurate, and compliant with all regulatory requirements, offering a clear view of your asset portfolio at any given time.

• Asset Reconciliation & Periodic Verification: Regular reconciliation and verification processes are carried out to ensure consistency between physical assets and recorded data, minimizing discrepancies and potential risks.
• Providing Centralized Information: We consolidate asset information into a centralized system, making it easily accessible for decision-making and reporting, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ensuring Accurate Reporting: Our services guarantee that all asset-related reporting is precise and timely, supporting better financial management and compliance with audit requirements.
• Reduction in Maintenance Expenses: By closely monitoring asset conditions and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, we help reduce overall maintenance costs and extend the useful life of your assets.

Inventory control and Stock Audit Service

It is designed to verify and validate your company's physical inventory. This process ensures that your records accurately reflect the actual stock present in warehouses, factories, and stores, helping to identify discrepancies and prevent issues such as fraud, pilferage, and theft.

The scope of Stock Audit services is tailored to fit the unique needs of your company, taking into account the size, type of inventory, and specific industry requirements. Our comprehensive audit includes:

• Physical Verification of Inventory: Conduct a thorough physical count and inspection of your inventory to ensure it matches the records maintained by your company.
• Review of Inventory Records: Our team reviews your inventory records to confirm their accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, identifying any discrepancies like unrecorded or excess inventory.
• Valuation of Inventory: Ensuring inventory is accurately valued in your financial statements, including verifying the cost of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Identification of Slow-Moving, Obsolete, and Scrap Inventory: Assessing and identifying slow-moving items, obsolete stock, deadstock, and scrap, which can impact your company's profitability and cash flow.
• Internal Control Review: The audit includes a review of your internal controls related to inventory management, such as segregation of duties, authorization processes, and access controls. 
• Comprehensive Reporting: Once the audit is completed, we deliver a detailed report summarizing our procedures, findings, and recommendations. This report may include suggestions for improving inventory management practices and strengthening internal controls.

Agency for Specialized Monitoring (ASM) Mechanism

To combat fraudulent activities and prevent fund diversion, the Government of India has introduced the ASM Mechanism. This initiative requires banks to appoint specialized monitoring agencies to oversee debtor activities. They are tasked with closely tracking key financial and operational aspects, such as purchase invoices, production outputs versus projections, high-value transactions, and cash flow management.

Our ASM services include:

• Concurrent review and monitoring of procedures for working capital.
• Concurrent review and monitoring of procedures for term loans, especially in cases of implementation delays.
• Engagement in large accounts to ensure projects are implemented according to schedule and funds are used appropriately.
• Continuous cash flow monitoring, including both inflows and outflows.
• Detailed fund flow analysis.
• Monitoring of non-cash parameters.

Compliances Training under Corporate & Tax Laws

We focus on ensuring the individual understands and adheres to legal obligations, minimizes risks, and maintains up-to-date compliance with corporate and tax regulations.

Trainer at ASC holds expertise in various laws and associated rules and regulations including the Income Tax Act 1961 and the Goods and Services Tax Act and other associated laws.

GST Training & Workshops Include:

• Overview of GST Legislation
• Registration under GST
• Time and Place of supply
• Valuation
• Input tax credit (ITC) 
• GST Audit and Annual return
• Compliances under GST
• GST Refund
• Anti-profiteering, Advance Ruling, and Recent GST Developments
• Litigation Procedure

Income Tax Act 1961, Training & Workshops Include:

• Overview of the Act
• Tax planning
• Capital Gain
• Exemption and Deductions
• Computation of Withholding taxes and compliance.
• Income Tax return filing including refund
• Certifications under the Act
• Cross Border Transactions including Transfer Pricing
• Filing of Tax Audit Reports
• Limiting Taxation Dispute and Litigation Procedures

Project Management Training

Our services encompass defining the scope to outline project deliverables and boundaries by using tools like Risk Matrix (RACI) which clarifies roles and responsibilities, while the Project Timeline and Gantt Chart visually track task schedules and dependencies.

Further, Agile and Waterfall are methodologies guiding project execution, with Agile employing Sprints and Daily Stand-ups for iterative progress and communication. Tools like Jira and Asana facilitate task management and project tracking. Process Optimization is achieved through techniques such as Six Sigma for reducing defects, Kaizen for continuous improvement and Kanban for project progress tracking.

Internal Audit Training

Training in internal audit is vital in India to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and bolster the effectiveness of financial controls. It provides professionals with the necessary skills to identify risks, detect fraudulent activities, and enhance organizational processes, which is essential for maintaining compliance and efficiency in a dynamic business landscape.

The internal Audit training program at ASC focuses on the following key factors:

• Comprehensive Standards.
• Risk Assessment Techniques
• Control Evaluation
• Effective Audit Planning
• Reporting Skills
• Regulatory Compliance

SME - IPO Readiness

Small and Medium Enterprises, known commonly as SMEs, have become an integral part of India's socio-economic development. SMEs have a low capital cost and enable increased employment opportunities.

Our SME IPO readiness training and workshop provide comprehensive preparation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) planning to go public. Key components include:

• Regulatory Requirements: Understanding the legal and regulatory framework for SME-IPOs including procedure and eligibility and associated compliance with securities regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from time to time.
• Financial Preparation: Guidance on financial reporting, auditing, and enhancing transparency to meet investor expectations.
• Market Positioning: Strategies for assessing and improving market positioning, valuation, and investor relations.
• Risk Management: process to identifying and address potential risks and challenges associated with the SME IPO process.
• Case Studies and Best Practices: Learning from real-life IPO case studies and industry best practices to navigate the public offering successfully.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

In India, AML regulations are primarily governed by the Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND), which operates under the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, AML guidelines are enforced by various regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

AML training in India has become essential for ensuring adherence to stringent financial regulations and for preventing illicit financial activities.

ASC excels in AML training by offering a deep well of expertise and practical, real-world applications tailored to specific industries. ASC’s comprehensive curriculum and up-to-date resources ensure that participants gain both foundational knowledge and advanced skills. With customized solutions and ongoing support, ASC equips organizations to effectively implement AML measures and stay compliant with evolving regulations.

Our Focus Area:

• Understanding the concept of money laundering
• Learning about the stages and techniques involved in money laundering
• Enhancing awareness of red flags and associated risks
• Effectively implementing AML measures in your organization, such as KYC and other practices

Profit Optimisation Solution

Profit Optimization refers to the practice of maximizing profits by finding the ideal balance between the prices of items or services and the costs associated with manufacturing and selling those products or services.

Our services are designed to increase your revenue and margins by implementing effective cost reduction and pricing strategies. We increase efficiency and productivity by optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational excellence. To identify and capitalize on major opportunities, we use a complete profitability analysis and value chain assessment. By combining these factors, we assist businesses in achieving long-term profit growth and improving their financial performance.

Industrial Parks & Zones Development Advisory

India has eight major industrial regions: Mumbai-Pune cluster, Bangalore-Tamil Nadu area, Vishakhapatnam-Guntur belt, Hooghly region, Ahmedabad-Baroda region, Chottanagpur industrial belt, Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut region, and Kollam-Thiruvanathapuram industrial cluster.

Our Industrial Park & Zones services provide high-quality infrastructure to support and enhance your commercial operations. We offer cutting-edge facilities with great access to key logistics hubs, ensuring efficient movement of goods and resources. Compliance standards and strong security measures create a secure and reliable operational environment. Furthermore, we promote workforce development to fulfill your personnel requirements, thereby building a flourishing industrial ecosystem.