Brookstone Group Services:
Your Team Of Finance & Human Resource Experts.
Imagine a world where you have more time to pursue your passions. A world where you had access to the world’s best consultants, on demand, to free you up to realize your dreams. That’s where Brookstone Group Consulting comes in.
We believe that everyone has the potential to do great things. But too often, we’re bogged down by the day-to-day tasks of running a business. We don’t have time to think strategically or to pursue our passions.
That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of services to help you at every stage of your growth journey. From helping you scale your business, to providing you with the advice you need to make better business decisions, we’re here to help you succeed. We empower our clients to drive exponential growth, deliver exceptional value, and position themselves for strategic scaling with value added services, including:
- Interim & Permanent Hires: We help you develop and implement a winning growth strategy with our CEO, CFO, CHRO, and Controller turnaround experts to transform your business to be more agile, efficient, and committed to providing you with the highest level of service.
- Human Resources: We can help you with implementing new HR policies and procedures; employee relation issues; talent recruitment and development; compensation and benefits; environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG); and Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
- Technology: We can help you evaluate, select, implement, scale, and support the right technologies for your business.
- Risk and Compliance: We help you identify and manage risks; ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; leverage digital technologies; minimize your tax burden; maximize your cash flow; provide independent financial statement reviews; and improve internal controls, board of director governance, dashboards and company wide KPIs.
- Strategic Plan: We can help you develop a strategic plan that aligns with your goals and objectives. We’ll also help you implement your plan, track your progress over time, and provide helpful alternatives.
- Operational Efficiency: We can help you identify and implement ways to improve your operational efficiency. This could include streamlining your processes, automating tasks, or investing in new technologies.
Our Financial and Human Resources Solutions
Mergers/Acquisitions & IPO
Our team of experts can help you navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, secure the funding you need to grow, and prepare your company for the public markets. We’ll work with you to develop a strategic plan that aligns with your vision, and we’ll be there every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful outcome.
Here’s what we can do for you:
Mergers/Acquisitions & Consolidations: We’ll help you identify and acquire the right companies to accelerate your growth and expand your reach. We’ll also help you integrate your new acquisitions quickly and efficiently.
Due diligence: We’ll conduct thorough due diligence on any company you’re considering buying or selling, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Raising capital: We’ll help you develop a compelling business plan that will attract investors and secure the capital you need to achieve your goals.
IPO and S-1 filing with the SEC: We’ll help you prepare your company for an IPO, including developing your S-1 filing with the SEC.
Integration with policies and procedures: We’ll help you integrate your newly acquired companies into your existing business, including developing and implementing new policies and procedures.
Reverse merger and SPAC accounting: We’ll help you complete a reverse merger or SPAC transaction, and we’ll provide the accounting support you need to comply with all applicable regulations.
Computer conversions: We’ll help you convert your computer systems to a new platform, so you can take advantage of the latest technologies and improve your operational efficiency.
Contact Brookstone Group today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your business goals.
TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING
Building Trust and Confidence in Your Accounting
Our team understands the importance of accurate and reliable accounting. Our team of technical experts can help you with everything from quality control reviews to the evaluation and implementation of internal controls. We’ll work with you to ensure that your financial data is in compliance with all applicable regulations and that you’re ready for any audit.
Our technical accounting services include:
Quality control: We’ll review your financial reports to identify any potential errors or omissions, and to ensure that they comply with all applicable accounting standards (i.e. GAAP, IFRS, SEC).
Internal controls: We’ll evaluate your internal controls to identify any areas for improvement. We’ll then work with you to implement any necessary upgrades to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (i.e. Sarbanes Oxley internal control best practices).
Audit prep and accounting controls: We’ll help you prepare for your next audit and ensure that your accounting policies are up to date and compliant with all applicable regulations.
Contact Brookstone Group today to learn more about how our technical accounting services can help you build trust and confidence in your accounting records.
FINANCE TRANSFORMATION
Our services can help you achieve your business goals by streamlining your finance operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing decision-making. Our team of experienced and qualified finance professionals will work with you to assess your current finance function and identify areas for improvement. We’ll then help you develop and implement a customized transformation plan that meets your specific needs and requirements.
Our Finance Transformation services include:
Business process improvement: We’ll help you identify and eliminate bottlenecks in your finance processes, and we’ll design and implement new processes that are more efficient and effective.
Assessment of the accounting function: We’ll evaluate your accounting function to identify any gaps or inefficiencies. We’ll also provide recommendations for improvement, such as new technologies or organizational changes.
Organizational studies of finance function: We’ll study your finance organization to identify any areas for improvement, such as structure, roles and responsibilities, and communication. We’ll also provide recommendations for how to make your finance organization more effective and responsive to the needs of the business.
Evaluate and implement improved accounting policies and procedures: We’ll evaluate your accounting policies and procedures to ensure that they are compliant with all applicable regulations and industry best practices. We’ll also help you implement any necessary improvements.
Benefits of our Finance Transformation:
Increased efficiency and productivity
Reduced costs
Improved accuracy and compliance
Enhanced decision-making
Increased transparency and accountability
A more agile and responsive finance function
Contact Brookstone Group today to learn more about how our Finance Transformation services can help you achieve your business goals.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs face. That’s why we offer a comprehensive suite of services to help you start, grow, and scale your business.
Our Entrepreneurial Services include:
Establishing/building accounting functions: We can help you set up your accounting function from scratch, or we can help you improve your existing accounting processes and systems.
Mentoring CFOs and Controllers: We can provide mentoring and support to your CFO and controller, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful.
Supporting the CEO: We can provide support to the CEO in a variety of areas, including strategic planning, financial management, and risk management.
Recruiting professionals to scale business: We can help you recruit the qualified professionals you need to scale your business.
Contact Brookstone Group today to learn more about how our Entrepreneurial Services can help you achieve your business goals.
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A)
We understand that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is essential for businesses of all sizes. Our FP&A services can help you make informed business decisions, improve your financial performance, and achieve your financial goals.
Our FP&A services include:
Board member and management strategic planning: We can help you develop and execute a strategic plan and initiatives that aligns with your business goals and objectives.
Divisional budgeting: We can help you develop and implement budgets for each division in your business.
5-year cashflow forecasting: We can help you create a 5-year cashflow forecast that will help you make informed decisions about your business.
Dashboard development: We can help you develop dashboards that provide you with real-time visibility into your financial performance.
Benefits of FP&A Services:
Improved decision-making
Enhanced financial performance
Increased transparency and accountability
A more agile and responsive business
Contact Brookstone Group today to learn more about how our FP&A services can help you achieve your business goals.
AUDIT READINESS & SERVICES
At Brookstone Group, we understand that audits can be a complex and time-consuming process. That’s why we offer a comprehensive suite of audit readiness services to help you prepare for and successfully complete your audit.
Our audit readiness services include:
Evaluate and implement internal control best practices: We can help you evaluate your internal controls and identify any areas for improvement. We can also help you implement best practices to strengthen your internal controls and reduce the risk of audit findings.
Compliance testing before audit fieldwork (cutoff and other GAAP testing): We can help you perform compliance testing before the auditor arrives to ensure that your financial statements are accurate and compliant with all applicable accounting standards.
Prep accurate schedules before the auditor arrives: We can help you prepare accurate schedules before the auditor arrives to reduce the time and effort required to complete the audit.
Prepare GAAP financials: We can help you prepare GAAP financials that are accurate and compliant with all applicable accounting standards.
Draft reports and footnotes: We can help you draft reports and footnotes for your financial statements that are clear, concise, and accurate.
Training team for next year’s process improvements: We can train your team on best practices for audit readiness and process improvement.
Other schedules for SEC/Grants/Government audits: We can help you prepare any other schedules that are required for SEC, grant, or government audits.
Benefits of Brookstone Group Audit Readiness Services:
Reduced audit risk
Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process
Increased confidence in the accuracy and reliability of financial statements
Reduced time and effort required to complete the audit
Peace of mind knowing that you are prepared for your audit
Contact us today to learn more about how our audit readiness services can help you prepare for and successfully complete your audit.
OUTSOURCING SERVICES
At Brookstone Group, we understand that businesses face a variety of financial challenges, from temporary setbacks to severe distress. Our Turnaround & Restructuring Advisory services can help you navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Our services include:
Turnaround & restructuring: We can help you develop and implement a turnaround plan to improve your financial performance and restore your business to profitability.
Liquidity and cash flow analysis: We can help you assess your liquidity and cash flow position and identify areas for improvement.
Working & debt capital advisory: We can help you optimize your working capital and debt structure to improve your financial flexibility.
Bankruptcy reporting and consulting: We can help you with all aspects of bankruptcy reporting and compliance.
Crisis and reputation management: We can help you develop and implement a crisis and reputation management plan to protect your brand and stakeholders.
Operational efficiency improvements: We can help you identify and implement operational efficiency improvements to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Benefits of our Turnaround & Restructuring Advisory Services:
Improved financial performance and accountability
Restored profitability
Enhanced liquidity and cash flow
Improved financial flexibility
Protected brand and stakeholders
Reduced costs
Increased profitability
Contact us today to learn more about how our Turnaround & Restructuring Advisory services can help you navigate complex financial challenges and emerge stronger.
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
At Brookstone Group, we understand that your people are your most important asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive suite of organizational consulting, HR guidance, and talent management services to help you build a high-performing workforce and achieve your business goals.
Our services include:
Organizational consulting: We can help you with everything from developing a strategic HR plan to designing and implementing new HR processes.
HR guidance: We can provide guidance on a wide range of HR issues, including compensation and benefits, performance management, and diversity and inclusion.
Talent management: We can help you attract, develop, and retain top talent.
We take a collaborative approach to our work, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and requirements. We’re committed to helping you build a workforce that is engaged, productive, and aligned with your business goals.
Here are some specific examples of how Brookstone Group can help you:
Improve employee engagement: We can help you develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement, such as employee surveys, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
Increase productivity: We can help you identify and eliminate bottlenecks in your HR processes and implement new technologies to improve efficiency.
Reduce turnover: We can help you identify the root causes of employee turnover and develop strategies to retain your top talent.
Build a more diverse and inclusive workforce: We can help you develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, such as unconscious bias training and employee resource groups.
Attract and develop top talent: We can help you develop and implement a talent management strategy that includes succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
We’re here to help you build a workforce that is engaged, productive, and aligned with your business goals. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can help you.
Industries Served
Some of the growing industry experience our Brookstone Group Consultants have includes International Big 4 CPA firms; Aerospace; Defense; Electronics; Software; Retail; Real Estate Mortgage, Construction & Property Management; Medical/Dental; B2B and B2C Service; Entertainment & Sports Management; Manufacturing; Clean Energy; Automotive; Nonprofit; Cannabis; FinTech; Venture Capital; Insurance; Start-ups and Public companies listed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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