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We are at a critical point and it is time to take advantage of the value proposition of an engaged and committed resource, with the flexibility and market expertise of an outsourced consultant.
Ascenturn doesn’t offer advice or theoretical boilerplate solutions, but rather strives to collaborate continuously to realize best practices and help you build the best company possible. The methodology is simple:
- Develop meaningful and deep relationships with staff
- Critically assess current situation on resources, strategies and goals
- Work collaboratively to plan, problem solve and execute
- Continuously look forward to capitalize on opportunities
Finance and Accounting
Financial expertise is one of the key pillars of success of any enterprise. In fact, as much as 80% of small to medium sized business failures are because of lack of understanding of finance and cash flow planning.
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting provides the backbone of integrity of the decision making process. Ensuring robust and accurate financial information allows you to build a road map to success.
- Ensure compliance with ASPE or IFRS for MQY end reporting.
- Revitalize or improve financial accounting policies / processes.
- Train and mentor junior Finance team members.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Cash is the lifeblood of any operation. The ability to maintain adequate monitoring and forecasting of your cash position ensures confident sustainability of operations and priorities.
- Forecast cash flow and balance sheet outlook.
- Create sensitivity models for multi-scenario analysis.
- Assess alternatives for improved cash flow flexibility.
- Create efficient cash forecasting and reporting process.
Management Reporting
Understanding the materiality and point of view of all key stakeholders is important to ensure meaningful and insightful accountability.
- Create and maintain management reporting dashboard.
- Analyze Key Performance Indicators to align with strategic vision.
- Ensure alignment of accountability, responsibility and authority.
Risk and Operational Management
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
Strategic Risk Planning
Risk management is the practice of consistently neutralizing external volatility on internal operations. By planning for what may be beyond the horizon, you stay prepared.
- Create a solid Risk Management Strategy.
- Formulate a Business Continuity Plan.
- Perform SWOT and 360 analysis.
Operational Processes Audit
Standardizing procedures are crucial to ensure consistent execution of operations. Having robust and practical controls in place ensure efficient execution from your team.
- Perform in-depth standard operating procedures audit.
- Collaborate with internal staff to ensure effective implementation.
- Re-calibrate procedures to balance accuracy and efficiency.
System Implementations
Having reliable systems in place to support your team in their daily functioning allows them to support you.
- Develop implementation plan to reduce operational disruption.
- Manage project to consistently achieve target timelines.
- Train staff on daily use and best practices to drive full value.
Business Planning
Practicing forward looking thinking and seeing beyond the horizon from the lens of Risk Management and Business Planning & Analysis, Ascenturn gets you to where you want to take your practice.
- Set a clear vision for the organization.
- Balance long term strategy and short term goals.
- Drive employee engagement and performance.
- Improve accountability and results.
Bank Financing Plan
With an in-depth knowledge of the Canadian credit and banking system, a Business Plan ensures the highest level of credibility and confidence from your creditors.
- Ensure compliance with bank requirements.
- Forecast sensitivity scenarios and the impact on covenants.
- Ensure a realistic and credible performance.
- Help negotiate optimal terms and rates.
Executive Business Plan
Having a solid, realistic and ambitious business plan will achieve what is needed to drive results to the highest degree.
- Factor critical assumptions.
- Review historical experience as an indicator of future performance.
- Develop deep relationships with primary stakeholders to ensure realistic outcomes.
- Perform sensitivity analysis on multi-scenario outcomes.
- Monitor actual vs planned analysis for financial and non-financial performance.
Exit Strategy Plan
Once the principal owner-operator is not able or willing to continue his/her involvement, it is important to have a sound strategy which takes into account all facets of business exit strategy.
- Ensure sustainable quality of earnings for maximum business valuation.
- Identify inefficient or redundant assets for divestment.
- Structure exit plan with optimal tax strategy.
- Source partnerships with appropriate M&A advisors.
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