Integrated accounting systems for holding groups

Groups of subsidiaries needing consolidated statements.

Context

Groups of subsidiaries needing consolidated statements.

Scope

Accounting system design across subsidiaries and holding companies.

Approach

Harmonised structures to support consolidation.

Outcome

Easier preparation of consolidated statements.

Skills applied

Consolidation · System design

How this kind of work is done

  • Document current processes and the reports management relies on.
  • Design the chart of accounts, approval flows and controls in the new system.
  • Migrate opening balances and run both systems in parallel for a period.
  • Train users and hand over a monthly close checklist.

What a similar business can take from it

The same approach applies to companies facing a comparable question: start from the decision the numbers must support, make the records reliable, and keep the result simple enough for management to use every month.

Outcome

Easier preparation of consolidated statements.

Organisation

Multiple clients — audit practice

Role

Auditor / advisor

Industry

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