Information about the ICAI Networking Platform and Professional Opportunities available for a Chartered Accountant apart from the Traditional Practice areas
8. NETWORKING
Networking is an association of different
Firms / Members who identify a common
name [ Brand ] and adopt collaborative
approach yet retain their own identity and
ownership of individual practices. The
individual participants continue to manage
their own practice but, adhere to the
standards established by the Network.
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9. FORMS OF NETWORKING
•Means a network registered with ICAI
•Objective is to use collective resources of the
affiliates
Formal
•Means a practice to refer professional work by a
firm to one of its associate / affiliates
•Objective is not to pool in their collective resources
Referral
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10. REQUIREMENTS. . .
Name of the Network:
No compulsion of a distinct name
Use “ & Affiliates” in place of “& Co. /& Associates”
Application to be made in Form A
Registration:
A Formal Network needs registration
Application in Form B
No requirement of registration for Referral Network
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11. . . .REQUIREMENTS
Consent of Client:
Consent to be obtained by the Network from the client to engage an
affiliate in discharging the professional assignments
Byelaws:
A Frame work of Internal bye laws of the network is required
for Network’s requiring registration
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12. GROUNDWORK . . .
A common Vision of the Firms / Individuals
coming together
Network
Philosophy
The Mission should be defined
Common
Agenda
Code for Success
Ethical
Guidelines
A common Brand Name
Branding
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13. . . . GROUNDWORK
Ensure continuity of the network. The Network should
not belong to any one
Institutionalization
A formal Structure should be formed.
Network Structure
Detailing the terms of the Network
Profit Sharing
Methodology
Defining the role of everyone involved
Roles and
Responsibilities
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14. OPERATIONAL PROTOCOL . . .
Avoid creating immovable properties
Use Client delivery trackers
Define Cost Allocation
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15. . . . OPERATIONAL PROTOCOL
Knowledge Sharing through Database
Common Pool for Research
HR Processes to be put in place since inception
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16. MEETING OF MINDS . . .
No ambiguity with regards to Key areas of such as Sharing of Profits,
Roles, Responsibilities etc.
Power Centre to be identified. Total power should not rest with
single partner/individual
Committees of Partners to be formed with ultimate powers resting
with the entire Partnership
Continuity and Succession plans to be put into place
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17. . . . MEETING OF MINDS
Norms of admission of new partners to be defined
The process to be followed in case of retirement of partner to be
identified and documented
Control on Partner Costs
Administration of the Firm should be carried out through a
committee of senior partners.
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18. NETWORKING DETERRENTS . . .
Finding the Right Fit
Lack of Vision
Trust
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19. . . . NETWORKING DETERRENTS
Reluctance to share Specialization
Fear
Conservative Thinking
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20. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS. . .
The Networking Firms Mission, Vision, Values,
Leadership Alignment, and Goals supporting
the desired changes should help to formalize
and make permanent the new ways of doing
work
Finding the
Right Fit
Lack of Vision Trust
Reluctance to
share
Specialization
Fear
Conservative
Thinking
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21. SUMMARY . . .
Develop a Vision
Identify Firm / Firms for Networking
Meeting of Minds
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22. . . . SUMMARY
Common Goals
Agreement
Trial Period
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24. MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
The Goal of a Management Consultant is to make
the flow of processes, information and funds which
support the highest visibility and efficiency across
the value chain, transparent to users. It's all about
getting the right information, in the right format to
the right person, at the right time, at the pace
business demands. PANKAJ P. SANGHAVI AND CO.
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25. ERP IMPLEMENTATION
ERP Solutions that are custom-built to suit the needs
of all enterprises and each individual within. Its
comprehensive, enterprise specific solutions enable
businesses to outclass competition through highly
competent operations and par excellence
performances at all levels.
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26. ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE
To provide consistent, repeatable single solution
approach that integrates all the business processes
operating across different locations and functions.
This ensures that operational information produced
locally; from forecast to financials, cascades upwards
into a single consolidated view that accurately reflects
the organization's performance. PANKAJ P. SANGHAVI AND CO.
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27. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND
ADVISORY
Financial Management may be defined as the Art and Science of
Managing Money
There are various range of services as a Financial Consultant :
- Structuring Fund Requirement plan for meeting Project
needs
- Monitoring and Reviewal of Sick units
- Business and/or Financial Restructuring
- Merger and Acquisitions
- Working Capital Management
- Fund Syndication
- Transaction Management
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28. VALUATION
The dynamics of an economy is compelling
business enterprises to tap capital market and/ or
private equity investors; to venture into
acquisitions, restructuring, strategic alliances; to
offer stock options for retention of intellectual
capital, etc. All these endeavours raise a very
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29. INTERNAL AUDIT
Internal Audit is the continuous and critical appraisal of the
functioning of an enterprise relating to its Profile, Processes,
Practices and Planning. The Internal Audit process adds value
and improves the efficacy of the enterprise's business
operatives. It analyses, evaluates, and recommends the
measures to enhance business value and bolster the overall
governance structure; strategic risk management and internal
control system of the enterprise.
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30. TAX ADVISORY AND
REPRESENTATION
As an Individual taxpayer, Corporate or Trust,
the financial affairs ought to be managed both,
Tax effectively and in compliance with the Law.
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31. MANAGEMENT AUDIT
Management Audit is a process of critical
monitoring and examining the conduct of
business from Management level to the Shop
level, in order to ascertain whether sound
management prevails throughout the
organization, thus facilitating the most effective
relationship with all its stakeholders or the
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32. COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Continuous Changes are making Statutory
Codes increasingly complex and
incomprehensible, and are thus increasing
the risk of making expensive mistakes.
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Networking is establishing association with members / firms who share similar ideas, goals, and vision and who complement strengths of participants of the Network and eliminate the weaknesses.