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Founded in 2000, Veris Consulting, LLC, provides highly specialized accounting, financial, and survey services in particular market niches. The name Veris reflects the cornerstone of our services—integrity and objectivity—and was derived from “verify” and the Latin for “truth.”
Veris’ operations have grown considerably since our formation and today consist of forensic accounting and litigation support, outsourced internal auditing and accounting, information technology consulting and assurance services, and technology-based survey and research services. Veris serves a diverse clientele throughout the United States, as well as clients in Europe and the Caribbean. Services are provided from regional offices in Metropolitan Washington, DC; Metropolitan New York; and Columbus, Ohio.
As part of our formation, Veris acquired certain practice areas of Johnson Lambert & Co., a niche-focused CPA firm created in 1986 by Veris’ founder, Larry Johnson. Recently, we have made further acquisitions from that firm. We expect to continue expanding our resources and service areas as opportunities arise that we believe are consistent with our strategic vision: to provide value and an unparalleled quality of service by concentrating on specialized market niches, remaining committed to technical leadership in those market niches and applying an entrepreneurial spirit that seeks out opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
The management of Veris will continue to dream in color and act in black and white.
technology; and the construction and use of customized business surveys and data research.
outsourcing internal accounting & financial management To manage an organization effectively, senior executives and boards of directors need timely and accurate financial information. Traditionally, internal accounting and
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Organizations that master resource allocation are more competitive. They achieve greater financial success. To improve bottom line results and to permit executives to focus on growing market share and controlling costs, they increasingly look outside their own companies for specialized expertise.
finance departments have provided this data. Increasingly, however, organizations recognize that outsourcing some or all of this responsibility is more efficient and, in many cases, results in better quality service. The preparation and maintenance of accurate and meaningful financial data should be a hassle-free support function that provides executives and the board of directors with useful and timely information. Veris provides this and more. Veris has the capacity to handle many, if not all, of your
In his comprehensive discussion of corporate decision-
financial management/accounting needs. We will evaluate
making, Straight From The Gut, Jack Welch, former CEO
the costs and benefits of outsourcing these needs for your
of GE, writes:
organization. As part of that evaluation, we will analyze
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and identify the potential for cost-effective outsourcing
that. It’s understanding where your real value added
alternatives.
is and putting your best people and resources behind that.
your current accounting and financial reporting operations
Our team serves a wide range of organizations. We can provide full or partial outsourcing; we can provide both
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in-house and off-site services. We can even provide tem-
your best. We converted ours into someone else’s
porary services and resources as needed.
front room and insisted on getting their best. That worked for us so many times. This is what
A traditional internal accounting and finance department
outsourcing is all about.
requires such hard costs as salaries and benefits, as well as rent for office space, computer hardware and software,
Veris has developed specialty resources specifically
training and management. Working with Veris, you pay
designed to help companies focus on their strengths
only for direct time incurred on your behalf. We absorb
and take advantage of ours. Our professionals have the
all non-production time such as sick and vacation leave,
necessary knowledge and experience in full-service
as well as training.
internal accounting and financial management services; comprehensive internal audit services; the identification
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and assessment of risks and controls related to information
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As a multifaceted outsourcing firm, we offer a full scope of customized services to meet your needs:
outsourcing internal audit The internal audit function is designed to provide analyses,
General Accounting Services
evaluations, assurances and recommendations to an orga-
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Annual statement preparation
nization’s management and its board of directors. Histori-
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Investment reporting and reconciliations
cally, internal audit was considered a traditional compliance
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Preparation of financial statements
function; however, in today’s environment, internal audit
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Preparation of financial analyses, including charts
has become a critical tool for management to identify and
and graphs
manage operating risks. Veris offers the resources and skills
Reconciliation of accounts, including preparation
necessary to develop an effective internal audit function.
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Meeting and conference registration processing
Veris provides internal audit services to both public and
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Preparation of tax returns and annual reports,
private companies on a fully outsourced basis or, as needed,
such as personal property and sales & use
to complement an established internal audit function. Many
Cash receipts processing and receivables management
of our professionals have extensive experience in national
including invoicing
firms conducting external financial statement audits and
Cash disbursement processing and payables
outsourced internal audit services. They regularly work on
management
a variety of complex engagements and deal with a variety
Payroll processing
of control and financial reporting issues. Our experience
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enables us to provide a cost-effective and efficient internal CFO Services
audit service, a broader perspective and access to current
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industry practices and knowledge.
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Monthly review of financial position with CEO Review and management of banking and investment relationships and services
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has dramatically changed the
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Cash and asset management
manner in which companies consider, evaluate and report
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Establishment and documentation of policies
on their internal controls. Evidence obtained through
and procedures
internal auditing tests contributes to the basis upon which
Preparation of budgets and management of the
management can express its opinion on the effectiveness
budget cycle
of internal controls. However, because of the increased
Presentations to board of directors and other
focus on corporate governance, the need for organizations to
governing bodies
consider and evaluate their internal controls is not limited to
Financial projections
publicly owned companies affected by Sarbanes-Oxley.
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Special Project Consulting Services
Veris offers the following services to organizations:
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Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
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Investment policy implementation and review
management including organizational design
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RFP preparation and selection of financial
and communication
service providers n
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Review of an entity’s risk identification and
Development and execution of a client-specific and customized internal audit plan focused on financial
Lease vs. buy analysis
reporting and regulatory and operational risks to
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Business risk assessments and process reviews, including such areas as investments, underwriting, claims, finance/accounting and information technology
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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) consulting services. ERM requires the identification, prioritiza-
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Sarbanes-Oxley 404 readiness including: n
tion, assessment and evaluation, and monitoring of
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
critical risks across an organization to give manage-
the Treadway Commission’s (COSO) Internal
ment the necessary knowledge to optimize risk and increase performance. We can assist by performing
Control Framework n
an independent review of the organization’s risk management function, developing enterprise-wide of the daily routine and developing policies and
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Internal Audit department diagnostic reviews and studies including performing external quality assessment reviews (QAR)
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Reviewing controls and performing a gap analysis to the COSO Framework
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procedures for ongoing performance of risk assessments and reporting requirements
Documenting controls over financial reporting utilizing the COSO Framework
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training programs to ensure ERM is an essential part
Conducting training seminars in the
Developing and executing testing plans to verify that controls are operating effectively
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Evaluating deficiencies and implementing remediation plans
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“Veris has developed specialty resources specifically designed to help companies focus on their strengths and take advantage of ours.”
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e valuating information technology risks & controls
Veris implements well tested strategies to increase
Veris also helps clients evaluate risks related to informa-
responder time and enhance data quality.
survey participation. We deploy user-centric surveys to reach targeted audiences and increase survey response rates. Our surveys have built-in logic checks to save
tion technology, as well as tools and methodologies to assess, control, monitor and measure exposure in such
Based upon our survey results, Veris creates custom-
areas as information privacy and security, human depen-
ized databases that incorporate data quality checks and
dencies, systems reliability and process controls. Our
provide many reporting options. Reports reflect client
professionals focus on embedded technology controls
needs and can break out data by any relevant criteria,
and how they impact your business process.
including geographical regions, company size and more.
Veris offers insight into how your enterprise can move
The types of surveys that Veris conducts include:
from information control assumption to information
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Financial and operating surveys
control assurance.
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Compensation and benefits surveys
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Benchmarking surveys
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Needs assessments and demographic surveys
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IT risk assessments
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Governance reviews
In addition, we develop and manage customized statisti-
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Pre- and post-system application implementation
cal programs that receive, analyze and report highly
reviews
confidential data that is used by participants to monitor
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Disaster recovery assessment
and compare company performance relative to their
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Application/database security assessments
industry. This information can be accumulated online,
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Process reviews including IT segregation of
via email or by phone, fax or mail. Veris collects and
duties risks
aggregates data from companies and industries to permit
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IT internal audit outsourcing
the following:
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Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance
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Customized market share reports
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Network security assessments
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Production and detailed end-use sales reports
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IT general controls assessments
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Capacity/Inventory reports
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Data forensics
outsourcing business surveys, research & industry analysis
Veris is certified by the Exhibition and Event Industry
Veris specializes in providing expert research services
conventions. Whether you want to know certified trade-
and the development and use of customized surveys and
show attendance figures, the total economic impact of
statistical industry analysis. Our business surveys ask the
your event on the host city or feedback from attendees
right questions of the right people using the right tools.
and exhibitors, Veris can assist you by conducting:
We routinely use a variety of survey tools, including the
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Attendance audits
Internet, email and telephone interviews. We carefully
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Event surveys
customize survey instruments to most effectively capture
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Economic impact studies
the data our clients seek.
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Industry studies
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Destination research
Audit Commission (EEIAC) and has developed a special research service that involves examining and measuring a variety of indicators regarding tradeshows, exhibitions or
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