This brochure explains Premier’s services, which encompass 3 core practice areas: Business Performance and Technology; Governance, Risk and Compliance; and Finance and Accounting.

1. Success in Any Direction

3. Success in Any Direction
The Premier Alliance story is really about you.
It begins with your business goals.
It proceeds with the formation of a partnership.
Together we chart our course, armed with proven strategies, and the
flexibility to adapt to the unforeseen.
Setting out together, we travel with associates who have the skills and
fortitude to see us through.
We may change course along the way, but we never lose sight of our
shared goals.
Our story is about finding success in any direction.
We help our clients go where they need to go by providing the best
navigational options available.
Most importantly, we provide the best people.
They are capable of providing the keen insight, expertise and intelligence
needed to navigate the most daunting changes, optimize any course, and
avoid the hidden pitfalls.
We call this 360˚ Intelligence Delivery.
Quite literally, it’s about delivering the best brainpower available, ensuring
that you find success in any direction.

4. A full cIrcle Of TAlenT AnD exPerTISe TO MeeT
yOur buSIneSS neeDS In The fAce Of chAnge,
AnD AT The MOMenT Of OPPOrTunITy.

5. 360˚ Intelligence Delivery
change is an inevitable part of business. It arises from market turbulence,
regulatory shifts, new technologies, organizational restructuring,
expansion and contraction - all of which, while challenging, are inherent to
the ebb and flow of the business lifecycle.
On the flipside, opportunity is also inevitable. And it can come when
you least expect it. The key is to recognize it, and optimize it. Premier
Alliance is the expert partner that makes this possible, whether you are
seeking advice from a knowledge-based expert, looking to engage or
consult a subject-matter expert, laying the foundation for a new venture,
outsourcing a project, or augmenting your management team with an
experienced executive.
As an advisory and consulting firm with broad, cross-functional expertise,
we can put the right people at your side to ensure that your organization
responds with adaptability in the face of change and resilience in the face
of adversity.
regardless of your circumstances, our focus is on steering your business
in the direction of success. When the solution requires 360˚ Intelligence
Delivery, you can count on Premier Alliance to deliver.

6. unIfIeD, crOSS-funcTIOnAl SOluTIOnS geAreD
TO helPIng clIenTS effecTIvely MAnAge
chAnge frOM All DIrecTIOnS.

7. OUR SeRviCeS
given that change comes in many Core Practice Areas
forms, we believe that to be managed Our services encompass three core
effectively, it must be addressed from all practice areas:
directions; that is, by both responding to
change from outside forces, and initiating Business Performance and Technology
change from within. We partner with cfOs, cIOs and other
Our services put this belief into practice. executives to ensure that operational
We help clients respond nimbly to processes and activities align with
external change, whether in the market enterprise goals in delivering maximum
or regulatory environment, by marshaling returns that contribute to bottom line
resources swiftly and implementing performance. The focus is on sustainable
effective and sustainable short- and solutions and measurable results.
long-term solutions. We also work with our clients to help
them optimize the returns from their
We also help clients proactively initiate technology investments. Services include
change, circumvent pitfalls and position business process management and
themselves for long-term profitability reengineering, expense and investment
and growth. This strategic, internally- rationalization, information management
driven process can involve enacting best and more.
practices, evaluating business models
and organizational structures, and Governance, Risk and Compliance
identifying potential opportunities.
In helping clients address regulatory,
Our experts, in collaborative partnership risk and compliance issues, we empower
with your team, are prepared to guide them with a deeper understanding of
you every step of the way. risk as well as business insights that will
contribute to enhanced performance
down the road. Services include risk
management, regulatory compliance,
internal audit and business resilience.
Finance and Accounting
We provide a broad cross section of
expertise, specializing in allowing our
clients to seamlessly manage critical
finance efforts during periods of change.
Our team can assist you with specific
subject-matter expertise or the resources
to facilitate broad projects spanning
multiple finance and operations areas
across your company. Services include
project and interim delivery in Sec
reporting, general and cost accounting,
financial planning and analysis, and
technical accounting.

8. IMPrOvIng PerfOrMAnce by refInIng
buSIneSS PrOceSSeS IncluDIng The
AlIgnMenT AnD OPTIMIzATIOn Of TechnOlOgy
InveSTMenTS WITh enTerPrISe gOAlS.

9. business Performance and Technology
We take a pragmatic approach to bP&T consulting, focusing on helping you
streamline your business operations for optimum efficiency while ensuring that
your processes, as well as the IT infrastructure upon which they rely, are geared
to the following objectives:
Rapid profit enhancement through expense reduction
Measurable results
Sustainable solutions
Technology has evolved to the point where it cannot be separated from business
performance - which it is used to both enhance and measure. Premier Alliance
draws upon particular expertise in performance management, workflow, data
management, organizational design, and technology to deliver the results you
require – on time and on budget – ensuring that your IT investments support your
enterprise goals and yield maximum returns. We help clients manage technology
through improved IT strategic planning, governance, operations, and the
management of special projects.
Whether you need a more secure data management system, assistance with a
special project, or an expert to evolve your organization’s entire IT infrastructure
or overarching IT governance framework, we can guide you through every stage
of the systems management lifecycle, from selection to integration/migration
and optimization.
Our Business Performance and Technology services include:
Business Process Improvement and Management
Expense and Investment Rationalization
Process Modeling/Work Flow
Project Advisory
IT Services:
IT Organization Operational and Governance Analysis
IT Strategy Development
Application and Data Architecture Analysis and Design
ERP Requirements Definition and Software Package Selection
Shared Services Planning and Design

10. eMPOWerIng clIenTS WITh A DeePer
unDerSTAnDIng Of rISk, AnD PrOvIDIng
buSIneSS InSIghTS fOr enhAnceD lOng-TerM
PerfOrMAnce.

11. governance, risk and compliance
every business is exposed to risk, most often resulting from change - whether due
to market activities, the regulatory environment, or unforeseen events. Premier
Alliance provides the expertise to help you not only anticipate risk and avoid
negative outcomes, but also identify opportunities that can help you position
yourself for long-term security and growth.
vigilance in the area of regulatory compliance is of particular importance at
a time of constant change. We can work with you to develop a program to
continuously monitor and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.
Internal audit functions have also come to the fore in the wake of economic
upheaval and scandal. We have the experience and expertise to assess, support,
implement and enhance your program to fulfill internal audit requirements, put
proper controls in place, and meet the overall objective of fulfilling stakeholder
expectations.
Another key consideration is business resilience. While the volatility of today’s
business climate demands resilience, many organizations lack adequate
programs to ensure business continuity in the event of a disruption or crisis.
We can help you put a plan in place to ensure that your business operations and
IT infrastructure weather any storm.
Our Governance, Risk and Compliance services include:
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Management Framework Development
Risk Assessment Services
Governance/Compliance Effectiveness Reviews
Cloud Computing Risk Evaluation
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Services & Auditing
Control Optimization
Service Auditor Reporting (SSAE16)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Internal Audit
Outsourcing
Co-Sourcing & Specialist Support
Quality Assurance & Review Services
Information Technology (IT) Audits
Business Resilience
Crisis Planning & Risk Assessment
IT Disaster Recovery Planning
Business Recovery (Continuity) Planning

12. PrOvIDIng fInAncIAl exPerTISe AnD PeAce Of
MInD DurIng PerIODS Of chAnge.

13. finance and Accounting
In the area of finance and Accounting, Premier Alliance’s proven methodology
has earned us a loyal clientele. We provide support to companies of all sizes
for technical accounting research, financial and Sec reporting, and developing
strategic business plans and financial forecasts. We also provide resources, from
c-level to staff accounting, for complete or partial outsourcing of finance and
accounting functions.
Our Finance and Accounting services include:
Project and Interim: Finance and accounting support with knowledge-based expertise.
Audit Preparation
IPO Readiness and Preparation
M&A Support
Financial Planning and Analysis
Technical Accounting
Technical Accounting Research and Guidance
Financial and SEC Reporting
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Implementation
Turnkey Accounting Support for Emerging Businesses

14. PrOvIDIng The beST TAlenT, AnD The MOST effecTIve SOluTIOnS,
fOr Any clIenT neeD AcrOSS A brOAD rAnge Of InDuSTrIeS.
headquartered in charlotte, north carolina, Premier Alliance provides
flexible, scalable advisory, consulting and resource services to a broad
range of national companies and organizations. We serve a range of
organizations, from fortune companies to mid-sized and owner-managed
businesses, as well as groups within larger organizations.
We help our clients navigate change to ensure their success in any
direction, from immediate, tactical problem-solving to long-term strategic
business planning. Our highly regarded legacy resources, combined with
diverse and proven advisory and consulting capabilities, have earned us a
reputation for achieving exceptional results.
Our business is built on long-term relationships anchored in trust.