Gold Magazine March - April 2013, Issue 24 | Page 52

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT PwC CYPRUS WHO WE ARE We strive to offer our clients the value they are looking for, value that is based on the knowledge that our teams draw from 180,000 experts in 158 countries and on experience adapted to local needs. PwC Cyprus focuses on two main areas: Assurance & Advisory Services and Tax & Legal Services. We work closely with our clients. We ask questions. We listen. We learn what they want to do, where they want to go. From all our international knowledge we share with them the piece that is more suitable for them and thus we support them on how to achieve their goals. In the operation of the world’s capital markets we play an important role and, as business advisors, we help our clients solve complex business problems. We aim to improve their ability to manage risk and improve performance. At the same time we take pride in our supplement_audit.indd 52 quality services which help improve transparency, trust and consistency of business processes. Our position is strengthened with our almost 1,000 professionals and our offices throughout Cyprus. OUR SERVICES Some of our services are: Assurance & Advisory Services Our Financial Assurance Services comprise statutory and regulatory audit services, which include the evaluation of information systems, advisory services for capital market transactions, and accounting and regulatory issues for all types of businesses through specialist industry divisions: Financial Services (FS), Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS) and Technology, Information, Communications, Entertainment and Media (TICE). Our Risk Assurance Consulting (RAC) offers expertise on internal audit services, internal controls optimisation, corporate governance and reporting, as well as assurance and advisory services related to security and controls of information technology systems including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Navision), Project Implementation Assurance (PIA), Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs), Spreadsheet Integrity and IT Risk Diagnostic and Benchmarking. A particular focus of the team is on supporting the financial services industry on matters related to regulatory compliance, licensing and risk management. Our Performance Improvement Consulting (PIC) offers specialist advisory services on strategy and operational effectiveness, process improvement, cost reduction, people and change and sustainability issues. Our Deals & Corporate Finance 07/03/2013 11:58