A look at RSM Astute Consulting - SSA LLP Group's emphasis on learning and development for clients and employees

1. RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Learning and Development –
an integral part of our work culture
Regular Knowledge Sharing Sessions
for Clients & Employees

2. RSM Astute – SSA Academy
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Learning & Development – An integral part of our Work Culture
- Being in the knowledge business, training and knowledge up-dation is an integral part of our schedule to keep
updated and abreast of changing environment (both regulatory and business).
- RSM Astute – SSA Group has a well structured annual training protocol with training needs for every segment
of our practice line being identified and programmed in our training calendar.
- Every 2nd Saturday of the month is dedicated as ‘Training Day’ with our nationwide offices
participating in both general & specific training as per their needs. Based on topic, clients are also invited.
- The training not only covers technical aspects, but also client perspectives & expectations, soft skills
development & several other facets. These are conducted by both external experts as well as our internal
employees with subject-matter expertise.
- Apart from general training, there are specific sessions for subject matter training on specific domain areas to
meet the requirements of specific vertical teams.
- Training protocol is compulsory for all employees across India and the national training programs which are
held in our branches, being webcast across our offices in 11 other cities.
- Apart from the above, every functional team across at our offices have internal training for their team members
on an on going basis depending upon specific needs / developments.

3. RSM Astute – SSA Academy - Workshops for Industry Federations
Training Workshops being
conducted for industry
federations such as:
All India Gems & Jewellery
Trade Federation,
MCHI – CREDAI,
Gems & Jewellery Export
Promotion Council,
Bharat Diamond Bourse, etc.
on various topics such as Union
Budget Implications, Gems &
Jewellery Industry – India &
Belgium Perspective, Certain
Commercial, Accounting, Tax
& Compliance aspects.

4. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. N. P. Sarda (erstwhile President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) delivering the key
note address at our Head Office in Mumbai
Training Session on ‘Transitioning to Ind AS - The Way Forward’

5. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
by Mr. Prasenjit Bhattacharya (Founder - Great Places to Work Institute India) & Mr. Ram Iyer (Head of
Finance – Siemens Financial Services & erstwhile Director at KPMG) at our offices
Training Sessions on ‘Building Great Places to Work’ & ‘Key Highlights of Companies Act 2013’

6. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Divyang Thakker (Head – Direct Tax, Reliance Communications Ltd) addressing the session at our
offices
Training Session on ‘Recent Developments in Direct Tax – POEM & ICDS’

7. Workshops for Clients & Employees @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Session on ‘Transitioning to Ind AS - The Way Forward’

8. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
CA R. Ganesh (renowned speaker in various study circle & other forums and
Tax expert) addressing our teams.
Training Session on ‘Royalty & FTS – Certain Practical Aspects’

9. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Our Partners Mr. Shaival Nanavaty and Mr. Rajesh Sharma conducting the sessions at our offices
Training Sessions on ‘Audit Report Writing & Communication skills’ and ‘Enterprise
Risk Management & its Relevance to Internal Audit’

10. Client Workshops @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Ram Iyer (Head of Finance – Siemens Financial Services & erstwhile Director at KPMG)
presenting on ‘Introduction to Ind AS’ at our offices
Training Session on ‘Transitioning to Ind AS - The Way Forward’

11. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Gopal Balachandran (CFO - ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.) sharing his experiences
with our Professional Team.
Training Session on ‘Overview of Risk Management in a Business Organisation’

12. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Ms. Suparna K. (General Manager – IT Assurance) and Mr. Madhukar Khandekar (Partner – Indirect Tax)
conducting the sessions at our offices
Training Sessions on ‘IT General Controls - Scope, Methodology & Approach’
and ‘Regulatory Updates’

13. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Ms. Lopa Ruparel (Senior Vice President - Internal Audit - HDFC Bank) sharing her experiences with
our Professional teams.
Training Session on ‘Communication Skills in Internal Audit Function’

14. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Nagesh Pinge (Chief Audit Executive - Tata Motors) sharing his experiences
On Internal Auditor role with our Teams.
Training Session on ‘Emerging Role of Internal Audit ’

15. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Bharat Shah (Partner – Audits) conducting a training
session on ‘Internal Financial Control Framework for
Financial Reporting’ (as per the new Companies Act 2013)
‘Value
Additions
for Clients
– Case
Studies’
being
presented
Ms. Prachi
Agarwal
(Partner –
Audits) &
Mr. Jayesh
Jain .

16. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Training on ‘Data Analytics in Audits with tools such as ACL, IDEA, etc.’
Our Digital
Analytics Task
Force attending the
training organized
for them through
expert external
agencies

17. Client Workshops @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Dr. Suresh Surana (Founder RSM Astute Consulting Group) and Mr. Vinod Varma (Partner – Audits)
addressing the session at our offices
Training Session on ‘Transitioning to Ind AS - The Way Forward’

18. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Expert External Speakers Adv. Ajay Singh (Leading ITAT Counsel) and CA Deepak Tikekar
Sharing their experiences with our professional teams.
Training Session on ‘Certain Legal Aspects - CIT(A) & ITAT Proceedings’ and
‘Overview of ICDS and its Impact’

19. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Haresh Dua (Head - Internal Audit - JSW Group of Companies) giving insights
On expectations from Internal Auditor to our Professional teams.
Training Session on ‘Enhancing effectiveness of Internal Audit & Risk Management’

20. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Training Session on ‘Certain Recent Key Value Additions to Clients’ provided by our
Various Work Unit Heads and Other Team Members

21. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Training on ‘Data Analytics & Reporting in Audits’ with use of ACL software’
Our Digital
Analytics Task
Force conducting
the training for our
other employees

22. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Santanu Syam (Chief Operating Officer – Angel Broking Group) sharing his experiences with our
Professional Teams.
Training Session on ‘Impact of Information Technology on Business Processes and
Risk management’

23. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Our Managing Partner & Some of our Other Partners conducting sessions on topics such as SOPs,
Importance of Effective Scoping in Internal Audits, VAT & CST Laws, Internal Audit in Retail Sector, etc.

24. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Adv. Vinayak Patkar and certain senior members of our Indirect Tax team conducting the sessions
Training Session on ‘Certain Indirect Taxes Topics’ such as Service Tax & VAT applicability on
Builders & Developers, Issue Based Audit observations under MVAT & Recent Judgments
under Service Tax Law

25. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Giri Giridhar (Senior Director Finance – MSD Merck Group – India & Asia Pacific region)
Sharing his experiences with our Professional teams.
Training Session on ‘Changing Expectations from Internal Audits’

26. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Nishith Desai (Founder & Managing Partner of Nishith Desai Associates) addressing our
Professional teams.
Training Session on ‘The Changing Role of Tax Practitioner’ and ‘Valuation & Due diligence
under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999’

27. Learning and Development @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Jayesh Gogri (Director - GSC Intime Services Pvt. Ltd.) and Mr. B.R. Jaju (CFO - D.B. Power
Ltd. & Receiver of Many Best CFO Awards) sharing their experiences with our teams
Training Session on ‘Amendment in Indirect Taxes-Union Budget 2015 ’ and ‘Changing Role of CFO’

28. Workshops for Clients & Employees @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Mr. Nigel Tristem (International
Contact Partner & Finance Director)
& Mr. David Gwilliam (COO) of
RSM UK (our counterpart UK
member firm of RSM International
Network)
and Dr. Suresh Surana (our
Managing Partner) sharing their
perspectives
Knowledge Sharing Session on ‘India – UK Cross Border Opportunities’

29. Clients Workshops @ RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Workshop on Service Tax Amnesty Scheme & Domestic Transfer Pricing Regulations
Mr. Narendra Soni (Principal
Consultant – Service Tax),
Mrs. Rukhsar Sidhwa (Senior
Consultant – Taxation) and
Mr. KH Viswanathan (Executive
Director, RSM Astute Consulting
Group) conducting the training and
responding to participant questions

30. RSM Astute – SSA Academy
Learning and Development
– an integral part of our work culture
….. and the journey continues….
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