Financial Services

Global & Practical Financial Expertise for Corporations, Governments, Nonprofits, Startups & High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)

Acumen Agency™ delivers unparalleled financial services worldwide, tailored for every client type and industry. Our end-to-end capabilities include advisory, compliance, execution, and technology solutions designed to optimize your financial health, compliance, and growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Multi-scenario budgeting & rolling forecasts

  • Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) and driver-based planning

  • Cash flow forecasting and liquidity risk analysis

  • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and prioritization

  • Profitability analysis & margin optimization

  • Business unit & product line financial performance

  • Strategic financial modeling & valuation

  • KPI development and financial dashboarding

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets

  • Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures & spin-offs advisory

  • Capital raising: equity, debt, mezzanine, crowdfunding

  • IPO & public offering readiness & execution

  • Valuation services: DCF, comparable company, precedent transactions

  • Debt restructuring & covenant negotiation

  • Investor relations strategy & financial communications

  • Business restructuring & turnaround financing

  • Joint ventures, partnerships & strategic alliances advisory

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • IFRS, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and country-specific accounting standards

  • Financial statement preparation and consolidation

  • Internal controls design and SOX compliance

  • Audit readiness and liaison with external auditors

  • Revenue recognition, lease accounting & IFRS 16 compliance

  • Management reporting frameworks and dashboard automation

  • Cost accounting, activity-based costing & inventory valuation

  • Fixed assets accounting and impairment analysis

  • Intercompany transactions & transfer pricing accounting

Tax Preparation & Compliance

  • Full corporate, individual, nonprofit, government, and HNWI tax preparation

  • International tax planning & cross-border compliance

  • Transfer pricing studies & documentation (OECD BEPS)

  • Tax credits & incentives: R&D, investment, environmental

  • Indirect tax advisory: VAT, GST, sales & excise tax management

  • Payroll and employment tax compliance

  • Tax controversy, dispute resolution & audit defense

  • Tax-efficient business structuring & succession planning

  • Estate, gift, and trust tax planning for executives and HNWI

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks & risk appetite setting

  • Regulatory compliance audits & gap analyses

  • Anti-money laundering (AML) & know-your-customer (KYC) programs

  • Fraud detection & forensic accounting investigations

  • Business continuity planning & crisis response

  • Data privacy (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA) & cybersecurity compliance

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk assessments

  • Industry-specific compliance (financial services, healthcare, etc.)

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Treasury operations setup & optimization

  • Cash forecasting, liquidity management & pooling

  • Banking relationship management & fee optimization

  • Foreign exchange risk management & hedging programs

  • Payment processing systems & fraud controls

  • Working capital management & supply chain finance

  • Treasury technology selection & deployment

  • Debt issuance & capital markets access

Grants, Fund Management & Public Sector Finance

  • Government and foundation grant strategy & compliance monitoring

  • Fund accounting & donor financial reporting

  • Public sector budgeting & fiscal management

  • Financial management of federally/state-funded projects

  • Public-private partnership (PPP) financial advisory

  • Social impact measurement & reporting

  • Nonprofit financial statement preparation & audits

  • Transparency & accountability reporting

Financial Technology & Systems Advisory

  • ERP and financial system implementation & optimization

  • Robotic process automation (RPA) for finance workflows

  • Blockchain, cryptocurrencies & digital assets advisory

  • RegTech (regulatory technology) solutions

  • Data analytics, AI-driven forecasting & predictive modeling

  • Cloud finance platforms & SaaS integration

  • Cybersecurity risk management for financial systems

  • Vendor selection & contract negotiation

Industry-Specific Financial Services

  • Manufacturing & Industrial: Cost accounting, inventory control, CAPEX management

  • Mining & Natural Resources: Asset impairment, environmental liability accounting

  • Technology & Startups: R&D tax credits, stock-based compensation, venture financing

  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: Revenue cycle management, compliance, grants

  • Financial Services: Regulatory reporting, liquidity risk, capital adequacy (note: no direct investment advisory without licensing)

  • Retail & Consumer Goods: Sales forecasting, omnichannel financial analytics

  • Government & Public Sector: Budget formulation, fiscal policy, grant auditing

  • Nonprofits & Foundations: Fund accounting, donor stewardship, impact measurement

  • High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI): Wealth management support, estate and trust planning, tax optimization

Why Choose Acumen Agency™ Financial Services?

  • Licensed global tax and financial experts embedded in an integrated multidisciplinary team

  • Practical, scalable solutions for complex multinational clients and government entities

  • Deep industry expertise and compliance knowledge across jurisdictions

  • Cutting-edge technology for enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and insights

  • Commitment to transparency, precision, and measurable client impact

Experience the power of Acumen Agency™ — global expertise with practical execution driving your financial success.