I  N  T  E  R  N  A  T  I  O  N  A  L  F  I  N  A  N  C  I  A  L  G  R  O  U  P PROJECT  RESOURCING Management and Sustainable Solutions www.ifgpr.com
Overview Overview
About Us . . . What We Believe . . . We believe  great people  are the number one reason projects succeed. What We Do . . . We provide  exceptional resources  and solutions for Finance, Accounting, Audit, Tax, Risk Management, Process Improvement, and Information Technology projects. Where We Are . . . IFG has offices across the  Unites States and Canada , and has has extensive experience completing projects all over the world. Who We Are . . . In Washington DC, IFG is led by  exceptional business professionals, who represent over  60 years of senior project experience and  who individually share a passion for on time delivery of  unparalleled service  to their customers. Overview How We Work… We focus all work on ensuring confidence  through responsible and accountable service that results in effective & sustainable solutions.
What We Believe . . . IFG believes deterministic exceptional people, strategically positioned, to enhance methodology, are the key to project success We only work with professionals who have honed and proven their abilities over an extended period of time We take great care in matching the “RIGHT” resource to your needs for unparalleled customer satisfaction We believe that delivering great project resources at an excellent value is our mission, a mission we take great pride in  We have modeled IFG to allow us to provide very experienced consultants at rates that are more than competitive within the marketplace Value also is provided through great flexibility.  Our resources are there when you need them and in the capacity that you need them – as project leads, as key team members, as temporary solutions Overview
Mission . . . We exist to support our clients in meeting their business and governance objectives, mitigating risk, enhancing performance, and assuring sustained confidence through strengthening controls and integrity for the benefit of stakeholders, shareholders and the public. Mission
Core Values . . . ABSOLUTE: Accountability Integrity Reliability Responsibility / Ownership Client Best Interest Mission
Our Scope of Capabilities . . . Finance & Accounting Financial Reporting, SEC Compliance, M&A Support Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Accounting Support Risk Based Audit, Assessment, and Compliance GAO, OMB A-119,NIST, NTTAA, Yellow-Book All Phases Enterprise Risk Assurance  IA Outsourcing, Audit Support - Financial, IT, Compliance Enterprise Risk Based IT and Process Improvement Process Optimization (Improvement / Reengineering) Software Selection, Implementation, General IT Support Control Validation/Certification and Refinement Information Management Solutions Secured Shredding, Collocation Storage and Digital Archival Property rights and copyright protection Interim and Project-To-Hire Accounting Managers, Ass’t Controllers, Controllers, CFO’s, CIO’s, CTO’s, CAE’s, CCO’s . . . Audit, Tax, IT, HR, Risk Mgt., Compliance, and Specialized Business Professionals, All Levels Overview TAX and Tax Risk Services Finance & Accounting Interim & Project-To-Hire Audit, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Assurance IT & Process Enterprise Process, Software & Control
Where We Are . . . IFG can meet all your project resource needs, nationally and internationally 12 offices and growing Multiple languages Experience doing projects in all states and in over 15 European and Asian countries South Florida (2) Atlanta Washington DC Pittsburgh New York Toronto (2) Raleigh-Durham San Francisco Columbus Dallas Overview
Who We Are In Washington DC. . . IFG in Washington DC is led by an experienced “Executive Team” of  exceptional professionals -  Eric B. Cohen, CPA Sally S. Cohen The overriding passion of each Executive Team member is to make your IFG experience a successful and truly satisfying one. IFG’s project professionals come from corporate, public and consulting backgrounds Our professionals average over 15 years of business experience, with many having more than 30 years Certifications include CPA, CA, CIA, JD, CISA, and MBA Overview
Who We Are In Washington DC. . . Washington, DC’s  IFG Group Team:  [ 60 + collective years of financial, operation, IT, compliance, risk assurance, and management experience] Eric B. Cohen, CPA Sally S. Cohen Overview
Who We Have Helped . . . The following are some of IFG’s client's . . . Overview
Approach Approach
The IFG Approach At IFG, we have developed a rigorous approach to providing and supporting our clients with the very best professionals available While rigorous, our 5-Step approach to resource management support and enterprise risk assurance is very straight-forward: D.   Design I.   Identify Risks / Issues / Problems R.   Research D.  Define owner  / Stakeholder   I.   Identify   E.  Evaluate Impact  V.   Verify   A.  Assess Dependencies E.   Execute S.  Structure Actions Approach
D.R.I.V.E. Explained D efine We sit down with each client to gain an understanding of their  needs.  Once completed, we  Define  each assignment clearly in writing. R esearch Our next step is to  Research  prospective solutions by reviewing internal  (proprietary) and external sources for potential candidates. I dentify From our list of potential candidates, we  Identify   the resources that  “best fit” our clients requirements (experience, industry, certs, etc.) V erify Once identified, we interview and reference check each candidate to  Verify  their credentials.  Only appropriate candidates are submitted. E xecute After the candidate(s) has been verified, we  Execute  delivery to the  client.  We help arrange client interviews, answer questions, and if the  candidate is selected, we handle all final arrangements. Approach
I.D.E.A.S. For Enterprise Risk Assurance Identify Following Government and Professional standards we  Identify ,   Classify  and  Prioritize  risks, problems and issues facing your critical processes and systems. Define   To ensure accurate, complete, and timely findings, we define owner(s) and stakeholder(s), and verify and qualify their organizational function and authority. Examine Assess Once identified, we interview and reference check each candidate to  Verify  their credentials.  Only appropriate candidates are submitted. Structure After the candidate(s) has been verified, we  Execute  delivery to the client.  We help arrange client interviews, answer questions, and if the candidate is selected, we handle all final arrangements. Approach
Executing the Project Our job is not over once your resource arrives or the assessment is complete . . . While the project is underway, a member of the executive team will communicate with both you (or a designate) and the project resource on a regular basis to Assure consistent quality and allow for all issues to be identified and addressed in a timely fashion Eliminate surprises Our DRIVE and IDEAS process and frequent project follow-up ensures that you receive only the very best project resources and engagement services at or above expectations for the entirety of the project. Approach
Deliverables Deliverables
Cost Effective & Timely Solutions - Risk Based . . . Objective & Independent Assessment - Finance, Process, IT, Accounting, & Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Business Continuity Alignment  - Standards, Policy and Best Practice Compliance Assurance & Validations - PCIA   2010/2020 , NIST, others Privacy Assurance & Validations IT Security Assurance / Certification Control Validation Operational, IT, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments Audits - Financial, IT, Process, Compliance Project Management Deliverables
Our Professionals and Projects Deliver. . . Timeliness  - We Meet Milestones and Deadlines Complete - Reliable - Accurate, and - No Surprises  Risk Based Findings Cost Effective Workable and Best-in-Class Solutions & Recommendations Aggressively Managed Engagements Encourage:  Client Oversight - including:Congressional / Committee reporting Deliverables
Our Professionals . . . Extensive network of business professionals in Washington DC and Nationally. Over 95% of our professionals have 10+ years of business and business risk/audit/compliance experience, with many having 30+ years  Experience is divided among public accounting, consulting, and corporations Former positions held include Big 4 Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director, Corporate Controller, Director of Internal Audit, Global Director IT Audit, Director of SEC Reporting and many more. Project Resource and Solution  Qualifications
Service Delivery Examples . . . Consulting Projects Internal Audit IT Audit Enterprise Risk Assurance Policies, Standards, & Procedures Balance Sheet Analysis and Clean-up Financial Analysis Budgeting / Forecasting Purchase Accounting FAS 109, FIN 48, 1031 Software Selection Profitability Analysis Cost Accounting IT Earned Value Management Validation Interim Management Projects Chief Financial Officer and CAO Controller and Assistant Controller Director of Finance Director of Reporting  Director of Audit & IT Audit Director of Planning  Director of Receivables Director of Payables Director of M&A Internal Auditor HR Director Accounting Manager  Investor Relations Treasury Analyst Senior Financial Analyst Examples
Project  Eric B. Cohen CPA Managing Director IFG  Project  Resourcing (301) 941-1822 (508) 641-5204 [email_address]
F G I Project  Resourcing INTERNATIONAL  FINANCIAL  GROUP

IFGPR Presentation

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    I N T E R N A T I O N A L F I N A N C I A L G R O U P PROJECT RESOURCING Management and Sustainable Solutions www.ifgpr.com
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    About Us .. . What We Believe . . . We believe great people are the number one reason projects succeed. What We Do . . . We provide exceptional resources and solutions for Finance, Accounting, Audit, Tax, Risk Management, Process Improvement, and Information Technology projects. Where We Are . . . IFG has offices across the Unites States and Canada , and has has extensive experience completing projects all over the world. Who We Are . . . In Washington DC, IFG is led by exceptional business professionals, who represent over 60 years of senior project experience and who individually share a passion for on time delivery of unparalleled service to their customers. Overview How We Work… We focus all work on ensuring confidence through responsible and accountable service that results in effective & sustainable solutions.
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    What We Believe. . . IFG believes deterministic exceptional people, strategically positioned, to enhance methodology, are the key to project success We only work with professionals who have honed and proven their abilities over an extended period of time We take great care in matching the “RIGHT” resource to your needs for unparalleled customer satisfaction We believe that delivering great project resources at an excellent value is our mission, a mission we take great pride in We have modeled IFG to allow us to provide very experienced consultants at rates that are more than competitive within the marketplace Value also is provided through great flexibility. Our resources are there when you need them and in the capacity that you need them – as project leads, as key team members, as temporary solutions Overview
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    Mission . .. We exist to support our clients in meeting their business and governance objectives, mitigating risk, enhancing performance, and assuring sustained confidence through strengthening controls and integrity for the benefit of stakeholders, shareholders and the public. Mission
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    Core Values .. . ABSOLUTE: Accountability Integrity Reliability Responsibility / Ownership Client Best Interest Mission
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    Our Scope ofCapabilities . . . Finance & Accounting Financial Reporting, SEC Compliance, M&A Support Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Accounting Support Risk Based Audit, Assessment, and Compliance GAO, OMB A-119,NIST, NTTAA, Yellow-Book All Phases Enterprise Risk Assurance IA Outsourcing, Audit Support - Financial, IT, Compliance Enterprise Risk Based IT and Process Improvement Process Optimization (Improvement / Reengineering) Software Selection, Implementation, General IT Support Control Validation/Certification and Refinement Information Management Solutions Secured Shredding, Collocation Storage and Digital Archival Property rights and copyright protection Interim and Project-To-Hire Accounting Managers, Ass’t Controllers, Controllers, CFO’s, CIO’s, CTO’s, CAE’s, CCO’s . . . Audit, Tax, IT, HR, Risk Mgt., Compliance, and Specialized Business Professionals, All Levels Overview TAX and Tax Risk Services Finance & Accounting Interim & Project-To-Hire Audit, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Assurance IT & Process Enterprise Process, Software & Control
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    Where We Are. . . IFG can meet all your project resource needs, nationally and internationally 12 offices and growing Multiple languages Experience doing projects in all states and in over 15 European and Asian countries South Florida (2) Atlanta Washington DC Pittsburgh New York Toronto (2) Raleigh-Durham San Francisco Columbus Dallas Overview
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    Who We AreIn Washington DC. . . IFG in Washington DC is led by an experienced “Executive Team” of exceptional professionals - Eric B. Cohen, CPA Sally S. Cohen The overriding passion of each Executive Team member is to make your IFG experience a successful and truly satisfying one. IFG’s project professionals come from corporate, public and consulting backgrounds Our professionals average over 15 years of business experience, with many having more than 30 years Certifications include CPA, CA, CIA, JD, CISA, and MBA Overview
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    Who We AreIn Washington DC. . . Washington, DC’s IFG Group Team: [ 60 + collective years of financial, operation, IT, compliance, risk assurance, and management experience] Eric B. Cohen, CPA Sally S. Cohen Overview
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    Who We HaveHelped . . . The following are some of IFG’s client's . . . Overview
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    The IFG ApproachAt IFG, we have developed a rigorous approach to providing and supporting our clients with the very best professionals available While rigorous, our 5-Step approach to resource management support and enterprise risk assurance is very straight-forward: D. Design I. Identify Risks / Issues / Problems R. Research D. Define owner / Stakeholder I. Identify E. Evaluate Impact V. Verify A. Assess Dependencies E. Execute S. Structure Actions Approach
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    D.R.I.V.E. Explained Define We sit down with each client to gain an understanding of their needs. Once completed, we Define each assignment clearly in writing. R esearch Our next step is to Research prospective solutions by reviewing internal (proprietary) and external sources for potential candidates. I dentify From our list of potential candidates, we Identify the resources that “best fit” our clients requirements (experience, industry, certs, etc.) V erify Once identified, we interview and reference check each candidate to Verify their credentials. Only appropriate candidates are submitted. E xecute After the candidate(s) has been verified, we Execute delivery to the client. We help arrange client interviews, answer questions, and if the candidate is selected, we handle all final arrangements. Approach
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    I.D.E.A.S. For EnterpriseRisk Assurance Identify Following Government and Professional standards we Identify , Classify and Prioritize risks, problems and issues facing your critical processes and systems. Define To ensure accurate, complete, and timely findings, we define owner(s) and stakeholder(s), and verify and qualify their organizational function and authority. Examine Assess Once identified, we interview and reference check each candidate to Verify their credentials. Only appropriate candidates are submitted. Structure After the candidate(s) has been verified, we Execute delivery to the client. We help arrange client interviews, answer questions, and if the candidate is selected, we handle all final arrangements. Approach
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    Executing the ProjectOur job is not over once your resource arrives or the assessment is complete . . . While the project is underway, a member of the executive team will communicate with both you (or a designate) and the project resource on a regular basis to Assure consistent quality and allow for all issues to be identified and addressed in a timely fashion Eliminate surprises Our DRIVE and IDEAS process and frequent project follow-up ensures that you receive only the very best project resources and engagement services at or above expectations for the entirety of the project. Approach
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    Cost Effective &Timely Solutions - Risk Based . . . Objective & Independent Assessment - Finance, Process, IT, Accounting, & Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Business Continuity Alignment - Standards, Policy and Best Practice Compliance Assurance & Validations - PCIA 2010/2020 , NIST, others Privacy Assurance & Validations IT Security Assurance / Certification Control Validation Operational, IT, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments Audits - Financial, IT, Process, Compliance Project Management Deliverables
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    Our Professionals andProjects Deliver. . . Timeliness - We Meet Milestones and Deadlines Complete - Reliable - Accurate, and - No Surprises Risk Based Findings Cost Effective Workable and Best-in-Class Solutions & Recommendations Aggressively Managed Engagements Encourage: Client Oversight - including:Congressional / Committee reporting Deliverables
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    Our Professionals .. . Extensive network of business professionals in Washington DC and Nationally. Over 95% of our professionals have 10+ years of business and business risk/audit/compliance experience, with many having 30+ years Experience is divided among public accounting, consulting, and corporations Former positions held include Big 4 Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director, Corporate Controller, Director of Internal Audit, Global Director IT Audit, Director of SEC Reporting and many more. Project Resource and Solution Qualifications
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    Service Delivery Examples. . . Consulting Projects Internal Audit IT Audit Enterprise Risk Assurance Policies, Standards, & Procedures Balance Sheet Analysis and Clean-up Financial Analysis Budgeting / Forecasting Purchase Accounting FAS 109, FIN 48, 1031 Software Selection Profitability Analysis Cost Accounting IT Earned Value Management Validation Interim Management Projects Chief Financial Officer and CAO Controller and Assistant Controller Director of Finance Director of Reporting Director of Audit & IT Audit Director of Planning Director of Receivables Director of Payables Director of M&A Internal Auditor HR Director Accounting Manager Investor Relations Treasury Analyst Senior Financial Analyst Examples
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    Project EricB. Cohen CPA Managing Director IFG Project Resourcing (301) 941-1822 (508) 641-5204 [email_address]
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    F G IProject Resourcing INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL GROUP