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List Of Services Provided By Our Office
SHEREEF
SAMEH
CPAS LIST OF SERVICES PROVIDED
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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What We Do...
We are independent company of Chartered Accountants, Business Advisors,
Tax Consultants and we offer a comprehensive range of Accounting and
Finance Services, Business Advisory and Audit for Egyptian an
International company of all sizes across all sectors. Whether venture
capitalists or private investors, Governmental and Not-for profit
organizations. We fully understand the dynamics of running a successful
business and balancing the demands of external investors. We aim to deliver highest level outsourced service to you and your business.
Shereef Sameh provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of
industries. At Shereef Sameh, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for
the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory
environment.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
We are always exceed our clients' expectations. 2
Our professional services include:
Audits, Reviews, and Compilation.
Tax Management Services.
Company formation.
Social Insurance.
Accounting Services.
Bookkeeping.
Internal Audit.
Internal Controls (Risk Assessment &Corporate Governance).
Recruitment Services.
Human Resources.
Payroll Services.
Training and Staff development.
Financial Advisory Service.
Transaction and Restructuring Services… Due-diligence.
Business Valuation.
Forensic services.
Audits, Reviews, and Compilation
Shereef Sameh's financial statement services comprise all three levels of assurance depending on your
company’s needs.
- Audits:- offer the highest level of assurance to third parties, and include in-depth examination and
confirmation of account balances, inventories, and selected transactions. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well
as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We perform audits for you to remove errors,
ascertaining the validity and reliability of your information.
- Reviews:- provide limited assurance to outside interests and involve inquiries and analytical procedures
that confirm financial statement matters and identify any items requiring further analysis. We perform
reviews to ensure the integrity of your data.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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- Compilations:- are usually requested for internal purposes and are based upon information provided by
a company's management. They do not offer assurance but may involve some adjustment to accounting
records.
- Others:- Where a chartered accountant, certified public accountant or other credentialed professional is
engaged to issue or issues an examination, a review, or an agreed-upon procedures report on a subject
matter, or an assertion about a subject matter that is the responsibility of another party.
It involves rendering an opinion on financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles relevant to the entity, whether in accordance with Egyptian Accounting Standards, International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) or
accounting principles generally accepted in a specific country.
It also includes reporting on internal control as part of the financial statement audit, advice on application
of accounting principles and rules in conjunction with financial statement audits.
Our Audit Methodology
Our audits are planned to be responsive to our assessment of the risk of material misstatement based on
the understanding we gain of the organization and its environment, including its internal control. We
utilize this understanding to design the nature, timing, and extent of our audit procedures, while
maintaining an objective and independent attitude. We also strive to provide timely communications
regarding professional developments, and insights regarding matters that may affect the organization’s
business.
Tax Management Services
At Shereef Sameh we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions
with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your
financial goals. Our expertise, experience, analysis and thorough research allow us to optimize financial
opportunities to be found in existing as well as recently altered tax laws. We are knowledgeable and up to
date on the tax laws and can make sense of your receipts, bills and notices.
Prepare and file all regular tax reports (Corporate tax, Sales Tax, Personal income tax, Local tax
and all other tax declarations as required by local law).
File modifications to company set up with the local tax authorities as appropriate.
Ensure that Company is informed of all payable taxes and informed when there any changes to
local law.
Ensure that the Company is notified of any payments required well in advance of their due date.
Represent the Company at all tax authorities, as and when requested by those authorities.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Preparation of the necessary tax statistical reports.
Preparation of all year-end tax declarations.
Tax administration representation.
Liaise with auditors as and when necessary.
We ensure that the service delivered to clients is of high quality and takes into consideration both local
and cross –border tax aspects.
Company formation
We advise the clients to establish the most appropriate company form which is suitable for there activities
in Egypt, and assist the clients to establish, split, merge, liquidate and change the companies forms with
the different Egyptian Authorities.
We deliver a high quality services which enabled us to develop strong and trusted relationships with the
Regulatory Authorities in Egypt. This enables us to bring insights into real issues facing companies and
provide guidance on future regulatory developments.
Social Insurance
Our social insurance services cover dealing with the offices to establish the required files at such offices
for employees as well as the construction contracts social insurance, we also represent the client with the
various appeal degrees.
Advisory Services….Improving performance reducing risk
By understanding the key market drivers we are able to provide advice that really adds value.
Accounting Services
From start-ups to established enterprises, businesses rely on accurate and insightful financial information
in order to maintain profitability and capitalize on new opportunities. Shereef Sameh accounting services
steer you closer to these goals with accurate record-keeping and reporting as well as support on financial
issues such as initial accounting system setup, cost-containment, tax planning, investments, and employee
benefit and profit-sharing plans.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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At Shereef Sameh supplies a full range of accounting services. From advice on setting up or improving
systems to preparation of annual and periodic management accounts. These services will ensure you have
the facts you need to make management decisions.
We have the technical expertise to provide a first class service and the resources to satisfy your particular
needs to a set timetable. We focus on your business and strive to help you by providing you with the
financial information you need to enable you in running your business.
These services include but are not limited to :
- General ledger and financial statement preparation.
- Bookkeeping (Monthly, quarterly, or annual).
- Accounting system setup and support.
- Payroll processing.
- Cash flow budgeting and forecasting.
- Personal financial statements.
- Employee benefit and profit-sharing plans.
- Corporate tax planning and return preparation.
- Litigation support.
Bookkeeping
Accurate record-keeping is essential to a successful business yet can also be complicated and time
consuming. Shereef Sameh can help you with the organization and day-to-day tasks of bookkeeping so
that you can focus on your core business, these include:
Design the Company’s accounting policy, valuation methods and ledger accounts.
Maintain the sales and purchase ledger on behalf of the Company.
Monthly keeping of accounting registers according Egyptian accounting Standards and IFRSs.
Daily accounting check-up.
Monitoring and control of cash flows.
Calculate “benefit in kind” given to employees as appropriate under local law.
Ensure that appropriate authorization is sought for expenditures with the Company (in line with
Authority Limits set for the Managing Director).
Ensure that all invoices are stored securely and kept for at least the mandatory period (as
imposed by local law).
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Fixed Assets:- Maintain asset register, ensure that items are capitalized in line with local law and
according to IFRSs and Ensure that depreciation is applied correctly
Personal Training:- We train you personally! Either one-on-one or several individuals within your
organization at your company's location.
Internal Audit
Internal Audit plays a critical role in corporate governance frameworks by providing independent
assurance that protects the business against risk, informs strategic decision making and improves overall
performance.
Our key strength is that we are able to give clients access to our extensive experience and knowledge of
best practice as leading internal audit services providers.
Our internal audit professionals help you assess how your company’s internal audit functions compare
with leading practices and how these functions align with the current and future objectives of your audit
committee, executive management, and operating units.
We also help you identify target areas for performance improvement and make recommendations to
achieve a more effective and efficient function that is aligned with your company’s needs and
expectations.
How we can support you:
Benchmarking internal audit performance.
Providing advisory services to management and staff in the context of internal audit work.
Carry out performance, financial and compliance audit projects within finance, treasury and
investment according to approved internal audit methodology.
Advising boards on optimum resourcing models.
Providing co-sourcing/outsourcing services.
Improving the quality, productivity and value of in-house services.
Enhancing internal audit methodologies to improve audit execution.
Offer major inputs to developments of the annual audit plan as well as the training, coaching and
supervision to Internal Audit staff.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Our internal audit methodology is used completely or in conjunction with a client's existing
methodology as the framework to build, execute and trak a risk-based internal audit plan.This plan
assists the client with managing process and technology risks and efficiently integrating technology
within critical business processes. These services can help management better understand and
monitor the performance of core operations and support functions, as well as ensure the proper level
of control.
Internal Controls (Risk Assessment & Corporate Governance)
By combining our knowledge of financial, strategic, operational and compliance risks with our deep
internal controls experience, we can help you assess your internal controls and develop a risk-focused
internal control program that will help enhance your process and control efficiencies and address your
reporting and regulatory compliance needs.
At Shereef Sameh, we are aware of the challenges you face and we have developed a risk based approach
to assessing management systems that are crucial to meeting objectives, improving competitiveness,
controlling risks and helping you deliver on your promises. This approach helps you manage your
systems and risks to improve and protect the current and future performance of your organization.
Further, our risk based approach allows us to tailor the assessment according to the maturity of the clients
systems.
Our areas of focus include the following services:
Financial services risk management:- including enterprise risk management frameworks to
credit risk, market risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance and treasury function programs
for financial services organizations.
Risk management-: Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of
risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives, whether positive or
negative) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor,
and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of
opportunities. Corporate governance:-Today’s organizations face unprecedented challenges in establishing
proper corporate governance, managing their risks and complying with ever changing laws,
regulations and internal policies in a cost-effective manner that protests their reputations and
brands, We are helping you to do that in an efficient manner. Also we helps our clients do the
following:
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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- Implement the right corporate governance framework in regard to these regulations.
- Establish appropriate compliance practices.
Contract risk-: a review of contracts and agreements with one or more third party.
Internal controls and regulatory compliance-: assists in evaluating the operating effectiveness
of internal controls over financial reporting, identifying control deficiencies and formulating
appropriate action plans across the enterprise. Enterprise risk assessment-: advises organizations on identifying, assessing and prioritizing
their key business risks across the organization.
Program advisory-: assists organizations in managing the risks associated with significant
programs and projects. Includes a set of services aimed at the critical areas of program or project
delivery including: business acceptance, vision and direction, planning and execution, and
measuring and monitoring.
Production of process flow diagrams and documentation.
Design, implementation and testing of controls.
Recruitment Services
The appropriate selection of leaders of the work force and the recruitment of proper candidates are equal
in importance to acquire a distinguished asset, Selection of candidates for senior positions requires skills,
knowledge and clear understanding of the client needs.
We are helping the company to recruit executives and middle management professionals as well as fresh
graduates.
Our recruitment methodology is we build long-term relationships with our clients and provide an
initial consultation where we discuss the skills required for open positions. Our aim is to understand our
clients business and its culture, once this information is complete we will present the most appropriate
candidates available based on the required skills.
Human Resource
Now the companies are concern much about human resources, our services include:
HR Audit.
Preparing personnel policies & procedures.
Designing and Preparing Organizations’ structure.
Designing and Preparing job description.
Conducting job evaluation.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Manpower planning.
Succession Planning.
Conducting salary and benefits survey.
Designing employees’ compensation schemes.
Employees’ satisfaction surveys.
Designing performance appraisal system.
Payroll Services
Payroll accounting
Provide payroll accounting for the Company’s employees and maintain individual payroll data.
Prepare reports to the local authorities as required by local law and all reporting relating to
Pensions.
Act as the point of contact with authorities and represent the Company in front of the authorities.
Prepare data and statistical reports according to current law.
Produce payroll calculations for input into the Company’s accounts ( including calculation of the
employees basic salary, sick pay, holiday without pay etc. and the calculation of the employers
contributions on behalf of the employee as required by local law).
Calculate the tax to be paid (as applicable depending on local law) on “benefits in kind” (as
calculated by the accountants i.e. pension, health care contributions etc.).
Maintenance of employee records
Maintain full records of all staff on the payroll
Maintain records of all temporary staff.
Ensure that records are kept up to date for all staff joining the payroll and leaving the payroll.
Administer the process of staff joining/leaving the payroll ensuring that all local legal
requirements are adhered to.
Ensure that records are stored securely and kept for at least the mandatory period (as imposed by
local law).
Labor administration
Prepare documents for joining and leaving employees.
Summarizes work hours on the basis of maintaining an attendance register (or similar document).
Record holidays and permissions for holidays.
Record sickness absences.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Ensure that Company is kept up to date with changes to employment laws e.g. industrial hygiene,
computer working directives etc.
Prepare data reports to local authorities on sick leave, pension contributions etc.
Record employees with all the required authorities.
Training and Staff development
We are proud to support the business community by providing the highest standard of training.
Our training courses are designed for individuals seeking a career in accountancy as well as professionals
involved in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and general management who are
looking to further their careers. These courses are led by experienced lecturers who count many years of
Industry related experience. The Training courses encompass industrial case studies, interactive lectures
and workshops.
We have also accumulated significant experience in developing in-house courses for a wide variety of
organizations. Such courses are held where and when the client organization chooses and have the
advantage of preserving confidentiality.
In recent years, many Egyptian organizations and individuals are seeking high quality of professional
training since the market is looking for the best, therefore, we developed a number of courses to suit all
professional needs.
The following are some of these courses:
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Egyptian Accounting Standards.
International Auditing Standards (ISAs).
Egyptian Standards on Auditing.
Financial Planning and Risk analysis.
Costing System.
Risk-Based Audit.
Financial Assertions, How to test and evaluate.
Preparation of Audit plan and detailed Audit Programs.
Inventory management-The Nuts and Bolts.
Financial Statement Analysis.
Certified Public Accountant.
Certified Management Accountant.
Basic Financial Accounting.
Internal Audit concept and techniques.
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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Corporate Governance.
Financial Advisory Services
We are helping our clients to set, develop, implement and assess the financial, costing and control
systems and procedures manuals.
Our services include but are not limited to:
Financial and accounting procedures manuals.
Purchasing and contracting with suppliers, contractors, and services providers manuals.
Inventory control manuals.
Fixed Assets control policies and procedures manuals.
Budgeting policies and procedures manuals.
Costing systems.
Financial Analysis manuals.
Transaction and Restructuring Services… Due-diligence
The objective of the Transactions services is to assist the clients in assessing the risks and opportunities in
a proposed investment, whether an acquisition or disposal, we seek to improve our client’s understanding
of the issues surrounding the proposed transaction .
Our office provide divestiture, merger, and acquisition support by placing a strong emphasis on
stakeholders’ value and identifying key risks and opportunities at an early stage.
Divestiture, merger, or acquisition capabilities differ substantially from one company to another and from
one deal to the next. We tailor our approach to focus on risks, complement your strengths, and support
your areas of need.
We provide support throughout the transaction life cycle on both the “buy side” and “sell side” to both
strategic and financial buyers. This support includes pre-bid assessments financial, tax, commercial,
human resources and information systems due diligence, integration risk assessments, and accounting and
tax transaction advisory services.
Our Methodology, Intelligence for Successful Transactions is a proprietary due diligence process that
not only examines potential deal breakers but also considers value factors and risks built into the price.
This methodology transcends traditional due diligence, taking into account an expanded universe of risks
Shereef Sameh 64 Hesham-Labib St., Nasr City.
Public Accountants Cairo, Egypt.
Business Advisors and Tax Consultants Telephone : +202 26707051 Audit*Tax*Advisory*Risk Telefax : +202 22748919 Quality is our concern Email : [email protected]
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and rewards. We anticipate the impact of deal financing, compensation arrangements, and the deal
structure itself by looking beyond the closing and asking the following questions:
What are the key assumptions in arriving at this price?
Can value be conserved and created after closing?
What are the risks in the existing business, as well as during integration and beyond?
Business Valuation
The range of needs for valuing businesses continues to widen, and Shereef Sameh can provide in-depth
analysis to help you identify and analyze the factors that drive the value of your company or one in which
you have an interest.
We help you to evaluate entities that you have an interest in and guide you towards making business
decisions that you feel confident with.
Forensic services
Forensic audit and dispute resolution is a challenge that requires professional help.
We provide assistance in financial disputes requiring litigation, arbitration or expert determination, we
can also help management maintain credibility by instituting anti-fraud mechanisms.
Our services include:
Forensic investigations.
Dispute Advisory.
Anti-money Laundering.
Proactive Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Prevention Strategies.
Fraud in the Audit (ISA 240 compliance).
Regulatory Compliance (e.g. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).
All mentioned services are performed provided that these services are allowable under applicable
professional laws and standards.