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Financial statement auditing
A Company’s financial statements constitute an important management tool that contributes to the ability to analyze and evaluate the organization's performance, both in the operational field and in the financial field.
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Financial statement preparation
The independence principle has to be upheld. Companies have to get used to the fact that regulatory requirements prohibit their auditors from assisting them in preparing their financial statements.
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Additional services as part of the audit process
Assistance and consulting on solving accounting problems
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Internal audit
Fahn Kanne Control Management Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel renders internal auditing and control services to a broad range of entities. During the course of an internal audit, we utilize the services of experts from other departments, based on the nature and the needs of the audit: Information systems audit department, forensic accounting department, payroll control department, financial control department, etc. Contact us: info@il.gt.com
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Sarbanes Oxley Implementation
Fahn Kanne Control Management will assist you in preparing the company for the requirements of article 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX). Our firm has extensive experience in implementing SOX at dozens of companies, using the methodology of Grant Thornton International.
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Auditing the quality of the internal audit (QAR)
Yossi Ginossar, CEO of Fahn Kanne Control Management Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel possesses the required certification to conduct assessments of the quality control of internal audit framework (QAR). A number of entities in Israel have adopted standards 1300 and 1321 of the International Association of Internal Auditors (IIA) that stipulates that firms must have a third-party consultant perform an assessment of the quality control of their internal audit framework (QAR). Contact Yossi: yossi.ginossar@il.gt.com
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Risk Management
Our team has extensive experience in evaluation and management of risks and controls. We are assisted by one of the world's most advanced international methodologies, in order to properly evaluate the business processes.
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Forensic services
At Grant Thornton, we have a wealth of knowledge in forensic services and can support you with issues such as dispute resolution, fraud and insurance claims.
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Fraud and embezzlement prevention
What is a multi-year plan for the prevention of embezzlements? It is much more economical to take appropriate measures to prevent embezzlements from being perpetrated. The multi-year plan serves as a tool that assists the organization in contending with frauds and embezzlements risk. Shay Medina, CPA, Partner at Fahn Kanne Control Management Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel and Head of Investigative Accounting Department specializes in conducting these plans. Contact Shay: Shay.Medina@il.gt.com
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Information systems auditing
The threats against the organizational information systems are many and varied. therefore, protecting and securing them is of paramount importance. Fahn Kanne Control Management Grant Thornton Israel has the know-how and experience in the fields of auditing together with information systems and therefore provides Information systems auditing.
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Service Organization Control Report (SOC 1 2 3)
Fahn Kanne Control Management Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel possess the know-how that is needed to provide examination of the fairness of controls - we render SOC services, including: A SOC-1 report based in standards ISAE 3402 / SSAE 16 (formerly SAS 70) and Checking the preparations and preparedness for compliance with the requirements of the standard. Contact us: yisrael.gewirtz@il.gt.com
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Blockchain & cryptocurrency
Blockchain, the technology behind digital currency in Bitcoin, has been unleashed. Given the interest in blockchain beyond financial services in the service, transportation, business and government sectors - it is gaining momentum.
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Privacy Protection GDPR
Privacy Protection GDPR
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Payroll control
The control reports that we at Fahn Kanne Control Management Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel design for our clients include deviance reports: checking the payment of the same salary component twice, payment of salary components that contradict one another, payment of salaries to fictitious employees, granting salary raises at unreasonable intervals, payment of a salary component in an amount that is unreasonable, etc. Contact us: Roei.Simhy@il.gt.com
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Business consulting
Many companies face significant business decisions which may have an impact on their future.
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Dispute advisory
Dispute advisory
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Due Diligence
Fahn Kanne's advisory team provides robust due diligence services that are linked to our clients’ requirements.
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Innovation and Incentives support
The Incentives department offers a full range of consulting services. From fund raising and management of local and international R&D funds, submission to international tenders and more.
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Valuations
Are you involved in a transaction, dispute or re-structuring your business? The value of your business and its assets will be a critical commercial consideration. Is litigation a possibility? A professional valuation is often the key to securing a fair settlement. Expert opinions are an inherent part of our offering.
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International services
International services
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Data analytics
With the ever-increasing reliance on information technologies at many organizations, the risk levels related to these technologies and to the processes supported by them continue to grow. The dedicated information systems consultancy department at Fahn Kanne Grant Thornton Israel, specializes in various IT issues: IT Advisory, Data analysis, Service bureaus. Contact us: amiel.attias@il.gt.com
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Liquidations receiverships and special management
Liquidations receiverships and special management
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People advisory
People advisory
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Recovery and reorganization
We provide a wide range of services to recovery and reorganisation professionals, companies and their stakeholders.
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Strategy
We provide a wide range of services to recovery and reorganisation professionals, companies and their stakeholders.
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Transactional advisory services
Our dedicated business consulting team consists of experienced professions with expertise in the area of mergers & acquisitions.
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Financial sevices
We, at Fahn Kanne Consulting Ltd. Grant Thornton Israel provide a unique and strategic viewpoint on current banking issues. Our srvices include: Accompanying debt arrangements with banks, Valuations for banks and credit portfolios, Validation of models of structured products for banks and more. Visit our website to learn more about our services.
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Litigation support
Litigation support
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Corporate finance
Many companies face significant business decisions which may have an impact on their future.
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Debt advisory
All-time low interest rates across Europe and the USA have resulted in investors looking to find new ways to generate a return on their cash.
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Financial modelling
Models are at the heart of all business decisions. Whether you're looking to raise finance, buy or sell a business, assess strategic options, or just plan for the future, you're going to need a forecast. This is likely to come from a financial model.
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Operational deal services
The due diligence checks the accounting records, liabilities to employees, non-bank guarantees, the existence of hidden commitments, and the existence of surplus assets that the prior owners are attempting to remove from the company. Examining these parameters helps to reduce the risk to the investor in acquiring a company. Contact us: Mickey.Blumenthal@il.gt.com
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Restructuring
The due diligence checks the accounting records, liabilities to employees, non-bank guarantees, the existence of hidden commitments, and the existence of surplus assets that the prior owners are attempting to remove from the company. Examining these parameters helps to reduce the risk to the investor in acquiring a company. Contact us: Mickey.Blumenthal@il.gt.com
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Transaction services
Fahn Kanne's professional staff will assist you through all phases of the transaction to achieve the most optimal results, and to execute transactions for the long-term.
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Valuations
Fahn Kanne's valuation team has extensive knowledge, international reach and technical expertise to help organizations measure value and make better, more informed decisions.
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International taxation
The world is a global village, with companies operating concurrently in different countries and contending with wide range of international tax issues. You need to advise with international tax experts! The International tax department of Fahn Kanne Grant Thornton Israel provides Professional services: Planning tax structures, accompaniment of investment transactions and activities, foreign VAT, transfer pricing, relocation issues, etc. Contact us: Shay.Moyal@il.gt.com
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Indirect international tax
Fahn Kanne's Tax Department has expertise in the field of indirect taxation, including accompaniment, handling and consulting on a range of issues in the field of indirect taxation, including Value Added Tax, excise tax and customs. These issues may have a significant impact on the results of operations of many companies.
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Transfer pricing
The transfer pricing department at Fahn Kanne recognizes the need to meet the regulatory requirements concerning transfer pricing, while preserving efficiency versus cost and reducing possible tax exposure. Our firm provides an overall solution that is tailored to the needs of the client, the goals of the organization and the nature of the transaction.
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U.S. taxation
The members of Fahn Kanne’s U.S. taxation team provide services regarding compliance and consulting on a large number of complex transactions at the local, national and international levels. Our client base includes large corporations, international businesses, family businesses, local businessmen and others. We provide tailored assistance with a high level of partner involvement.
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Tax Aspects of Virtual Currency Activity in Israel
Virtual currencies (cryptographic) are gaining increasing interest among many entities in the global economy, for investment and trading purposes. In addition, in recent years, many start-ups have been established in Israel in the field of blockchain, the technology on which the field of virtual currencies is based, in order to offer advanced technological solutions to various issues.
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Trust Taxation
Trust Taxation
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Capital investment incentives
Encouraging capital investment
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Individual taxation
Individual taxation
The independence principle has to be upheld. Companies have to get used to the fact that regulatory requirements prohibit their auditors from assisting them in preparing their financial statements.
Our firm understands the importance of the independence principle and renders financial statement preparatory services to companies, as a preliminary stage to the auditors' report or review report.
Background
Recently, the Israel Securities Authority issued a draft clarification for public comment concerning the independence of the auditor regarding the preparation and presentation of financial statements for the audited company. The position of the Authority is that when such assistance is provided, the obvious price is a lack of independence, and therefore, such financial statements will no longer be considered to have been audited or reviewed as required by law and will not be recognized for purposes of the Securities Law and its regulations.
Financial statement preparatory services
The objective of the service is to prepare annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance with the requirements that apply to publicly-traded companies. For all intents and purposes, the service relates to public companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates. The service is provided in complete cooperation with the company's auditors, with whom we will discuss and resolve various accounting issues that may arise during the course of the preparation of the financial statements.
Our firm operates in accordance with the concept that believes that the financial statements are an important management tool. Accordingly, we will devote time to attain an in-depth understanding of the Company, its characteristics and business environment. In addition, we will coordinate expectations with the auditors of the Company.
For purpose of carrying out the task in an efficient manner, our firm proposes that the work take place on the basis of the following work phases:
- Understanding the Company's characteristics and business environment
- Receipt of a trial balance and the necessary schedules as of the cutoff date
- Calculation of deferred taxes, the theoretical tax and the provision for taxes
- Preparation of a cash flow statement
- Consolidation of financial statements (if necessary)
- Preparation of schedules for the financial statements
- Typing the financial statements, including the note on significant accounting policies and other wordy notes (accounting policy, contingent liabilities and commitments, guarantees and liens) in accordance with the requirements of the Company and its auditors
- Submission of the financial statements for the review of the Company and its auditors, and providing answers and solutions to questions raised by the auditors on a regular basis
- When necessary, updating the financial statements in accordance with the demands of the Company and its auditors
Financial statement preparation department
Our firm's financial statement preparation department was recently set up in response to the requirements of the law. The department renders financial statement preparation services to a broad range of companies in various industries. The service is provided by, among other people, experienced audit managers who have extensive know-how and experience in preparing and auditing financial statements in accordance with the securities law and its regulations, as well as in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP, as applicable.
The service rendered by the department is based on personal involvement and contact with the client and is provided on a regular basis to companies who request detailed accompaniment. The clients are able to benefit for the rich experience amassed by the department in the field of financial statement preparation.
As part of the services provided, we utilize the capabilities and know-how of the other departments of the firm, which include:
The technical department – the staff of the department has extensive professional know-how and broad expertise in the gamut of Israeli, U.S., and international accounting standards. Among its other duties, the technical department invests considerable time and effort in learning and researching professional material and Developments occurring therein, in providing
solutions to technical issues in the fields of accounting and financial reporting.
The tax department – the staff of the department consists of certified public accountants, attorneys, and experienced tax experts. The department provides comprehensive consulting services in all areas of taxation, including: corporate taxation, partnerships, and not-for-profit organizations, individual taxation, international taxation, transfer pricing, indirect taxation, structural changes, etc. The department has extensive experience in handling complex tax issues and in accompanying investment transactions and activities in Israel and abroad.
