1. Accounting / Financial Consulting
March 18, 2014

2. Agenda Expectations of a Consultant Career Path
Accounting/Financial Consulting
About Chess Consulting
Q&A

3. Expectations of a Consultant
Ask Questions – Ensure you fully understand the objective of the engagement and important considerations, including materials to review or technical materials to read and understand
Be a Self Starter - On client engagements and other practice areas (Training, recruiting, etc…)
Be Diligent and Perform Self-review - On own work to make sure it is organized, complete and accurate before sending it for review or to a client
Develop Client Relationships - Seek opportunities to interact with client personnel and demonstrate understanding of engagement objective and work to be performed
Proactively communicate - With Senior/Manager regarding status of work and time availability
Learn, Teach and Improve Continuously -On the engagements and through self-study and training, including certifications
Focus on time management - To accomplish tasks/assignments based on expectation from Senior/Manager and ensure unassigned time is used wisely
Seek out feedback - And evaluations on performance and welcome constructive criticism
Be a Team Player – In the office and on engagement teams
Be Confident – In your work and yourself
Be Professional!

4. Typical Career Path MANAGING DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MANAGER
Defined Career Progression
“Up or Out” Approach
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
MANAGER
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE

5. Accounting/Financial Consulting
Public Accounting firms are typically organized into three verticals:
Audit
Tax
Advisory
Examples of Advisory services:
Business Systems Reviews
Risk Assessments
Performance Management
Compliance Reviews
Transaction Advisory / Due Diligence
Restructuring
Business Process Improvement
Internal Audit

6. Accounting/Financial Consulting (cont.)
Other accounting/financial consulting firms and related services include:
Consulting Area
Service Provider
IT Risk
Gartner Group
IT System Implementation
Accenture / IBM
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Alverez & Marsal HR
Mercer
Strategic Business Advisory
McKinsey
Government Contracts
Chess Consulting

7. About Chess Consulting
Chess Consulting provides a broad range of regulatory, investigative, accounting, and litigation support services to help clients reduce risks, solve problems and capitalize on opportunities
Chess Consulting’s clientele includes law firms, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and middle-market companies
Chess Consulting primarily competes with Big 4 accounting firms and other regional firms for non audit related services

8. About Chess Consulting (cont.)
Our practice has a wide range of industry expertise including:
Aerospace and Defense
Biotech
Construction and Engineering Services
Energy
IT and Professional Services
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Critical capabilities include a combination of:
Government Contract Regulatory Expertise (CAS & FAR)
Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting (including GAAP and SEC)
Audit and Forensic Accounting (GAAS and AS 5)
Business Process and Internal Controls
Corporate Governance
Business Risk Management and Assessment
Strong Analytical Skills

9. Overview of Service Offerings
Complex Accounting, Reporting and Controls
Disputes
Investigations
Government Contracts and Regulatory Compliance
Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultation
Government Contracting
Complex Accounting and SEC Regulations
Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards Consultation
Accounting Restatement Support
Forensic Accounting
Government Contractor Compliance Reviews
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Accounting Controls
Damage Analysis
Corporate Fraud
Business Systems Compliance Assessments
Enterprise Risk Management
Purchase / Sale Transactions
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Incurred Cost Submissions
Internal Audit – outsource and co-source
Commercial Contracting
White Collar Crime
Change Orders, Claims and Termination Settlement Proposals
IPO Readiness
Accounting Malpractice
Circumvention of Internal Controls
Commercial Pricing and GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contracting
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Support
Bid Protests
False Claims Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Compliance (ARRA)
Finance and Accounting Operations Support
Expert Testimony
Truth-in-Negotiations Act (TINA)
Emerging Contractor Services
Model Audit Rule Compliance

10. Target Market Complex Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultation
Medium to large publicly-held corporations
Large privately-held / emerging growth companies
Board of Directors and Audit Committees
CFO / Controller / Chief Accounting Officer
Disputes and Investigations
Major law firms
In-house counsel
Government Contractor Consulting
Top 200 Government Contractors
Medium to large companies, in any industry that does business with the Government
Major law firms serving these companies
Companies’ Board of Directors

11. Contact Information
Anmol Bal
Manager
(703)
Recruiting Information:

12. Q&A