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An invitation to grow with us Salles, Sainz - Grant Thornton, S.C. Salles, Sainz - Grant Thornton, S. C. is a Mexican firm of public accountants and consultants noted for its leadership in providing customized services to private and public companies. Growing businesses need advisers they can trust. They need experience and expertise so that, as they grow, they can rely on advice to deal with situations. Since 1979, it has become a firm of trusted advisers on consolidated audits entrepreneurial market and navigating international regulations. It also provides specialist services to listed clients. Salles, Sainz - Grant Thornton, S. C. has offices in the cities of Monterrey, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, Puerto Vallarta, Aguascalientes, León, Tijuana and Mexicali and representative offices in Hermosillo and Mazatlán. We currently have around to 800 highly skilled professionals who provide painstaking attention and direct personalized care for our partners, managers and professional staff. Salles, Sainz - Grant Thornton, S. C. is a member of Grant Thornton International, which is one of the world s leading organizations of accounting and consulting firms with independent property and administration. We provide audit, tax, accounting outsourcing and specialized services to private sector companies and public interest entities. Grant Thornton International is represented by firms in more than 100 countries. The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality and prestige of the international organization as a whole. All member firms of Grant Thornton International share a commitment to providing high quality services to their clients wherever they choose to do business. Throughout the International Business Centre firms, customers have access to resources and global expertise. Each centre is managed by a partner with experience in international business, providing support to their individual needs. The member firm partners hold important positions in many national and international accounting and audit committees, including: International Standards Board of Auditing and Assurance SEC Regulations Committee Working Group of the FASB on Emerging Issues International Working Group of the IASB / FASB Transnational Auditors Committee Signature Forum IFAC Trust is the heart of a business relationship, this is where we are strong, through deep experience in assurance, tax, accounting and specialist advice. 579 1,912 1,691 Revenues by region (US$million) Asia Pacific Americas Europa, Middle East & Africa National certifications
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The services of Salles, Sainz - Grant Thornton, S.C. Foreword The best evidence we may provide of the quality of our work is the positive feedback from our clients. This document contains the valuable input of directors, presidents and company owners of companies, who have been kind enough to share their opinion about us. Direct awareness and personalized services rendered by our partners are the key of our success and make us different from other firms. We have found the perfect balance between infrastructure and quality. The professionalism of our people, over 30 years experience, and the technology applied to perform our activities, are elements that will surely add value to your company. You will always find the right professional available to solve any problem or answer any question you may have, during and after providing our services. You will experience the daily commitment from dynamic people who are passionate about their work and know how to carry it out under the highest performance standards. Let us share with you what our clients think about us: We are commited to making a difference for them by unlocking their potential growth. Héctor Pérez Aguilar Managing Partner Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C.
Industrias Sola Basic In companies dedicated to cutting-edge illumination and electric technologies Sola Basic was founded in 1955. Since then its aim is to provide high quality and cutting-edge technology in the international market. The company designs, manufactures and distributes products such as ballasts for all types of illumination, voltage regulators, energy supporters and led lamps among other important lines of products. Sola Basic s experience of more than 50 years has permitted a deep knowledge in the field of illumination, as well as in equipment protection against electrical energy irregularities. Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton S.C. perfectly understands the complexity and dynamics of our organization. The personalized treatment we receive from their partners pleases us; their work culture is based on a very solid and demanding past, for this reason their performance stands out. In Sola Basic, we have a great potential for growth and without a doubt, Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. will help us unleash it. Ing. Emilio Catán CEO Industrias Sola Basic 3
TV Azteca In large companies with a human touch Grupo Salinas is a group of dynamic companies with a solid presence in specialized trading and financing sectors, as well as in the media and telecommunication sectors. The Group has been fundamental for the development of our society, due to its profound humanistic vision. Fundación Azteca has a commitment of improving the living conditions in numerous communities, by providing support to social institutions, such as Fraternidad Sin Fronteras, I.A.P., an institution that protects homeless people with mental disabilities; this is a joint effort with Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C., which proves that profitable businesses also support the community. Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. is a Firm that has exceeded our expectations. What makes them different from other firms is the personalized attention from executives who are empowered to make decisions at any time and who are always taking care of us by advising us in an ethical manner, with in-depth knowledge. We value the human sense they devote to their professional practice. The quality of their professional staff is definitely superior. Ricardo Salinas Pliego Chairman Grupo Salinas 6
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México In world - class universities The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) had played a leading role in the history and formation of our country. The substantive work of this public institution, autonomous and secular are teaching, research and culture dissemination. In the academic world it is recognized as a university of excellence. The UNAM responds to the present, and looks at the future, as the most important cultural project in Mexico. With study centers in several states, but mostly in Mexico City, the UNAM is the largest public university in the country. At UNAM we don t look for service providers, we look for people commited to the country who understand that this Institution demands the very best for everyone involved with it. It is remarkable that the Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. employees provide assurance services with all that experience and prestige translated into a positive and efective synergy. Dr. Juan Alberto Adam Siade Faculty of Accountancy and Management Director at UNAM and member of the University Council 5
Transportación Marítima Mexicana In large transportation and logistics companies Grupo TMM is one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in Latin America. The complexity of its operations make it necessary to be thorough and efficient in the services it provides. This is why Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C., uses state-of-the-art technology and the knowledge acquired for over 30 years to meet the challenges set by such an important company. Currently, the challenges faced by all companies worldwide, make them work with first level firms that, far from acting as a commodity, have functions that provide a plus in the value chain. For this reason, we have affinity with Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. that has a competitive spirit that sets it apart from the rest. José Serrano Segovia Chairman of the Board Grupo TMM
Vitalmex In innovative companies devoted to research and development Grupo Vitalmex is a group of companies that, based on innovation, created Integral Services, a concept that revolutionized public health assistance patterns. Applying their creativity, they designed an artificial heart, a magnificent solution for heart disease patients in Mexico and Latin America. Additionally, Grupo Vitalmex launched another concept, Specialized Medical Units, a brilliant idea to provide medical attention directly to public sector patients through the private sector. Just as Grupo Vitalmex, our Firm constantly looks for innovation. At Grupo Vitalmex we feel identified with Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. because we share the interest in offering innovative solutions on a permanent basis. With proven creativity of the services they provide, they are helping us to build a Virtuous Spiral to continuously increase the value of our company. Jaime Cervantes Hernández Chairman Grupo Vitalmex 7
Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. Our services The professional services provided by Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. are comprised within five service lines: Assurance Examination of financial statements and related information to issue reports on their fairness, according to financial reporting standards or other required standards. Business Risk Services We use an Integrated Risk Management approach to assist you with your needs for Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Information Security, Systems Audit, Corporate Governance, Fraud Prevention, Money Laundering Prevention and others, ensuring an adequate transfer of knowledge and technology through proven methodologies and procedures. Tax and legal Integral services that assess compliance with tax obligations, properly defining regimes and interpreting rules and regulations; and always looking to improve companyies tax situation. Outsourcing Services designed to downsize management systems by making them more efficient when subcontracting accounting, payroll and tax calculation functions. This helps companies focus on the main activities of their operation while we make their accounting area more effective. Business Consulting Advisory services oriented to helping clients achieve a profitable growth. From an integral business vision, we work as a team with our clients to develop and implement practical business solutions that yield measurable results. 8
Salles, Sainz Grant Thornton, S.C. Contact For more information We invite you to learn more about the services we provide. Please take a look at the separate line attached to this brochure. Please visit: www.ssgt.com.mx Central office México, D.F. Periférico Sur 4348 Col. Jardines del Pedregal 04500, México, D.F. T +52 55 5424 6500 F +52 55 5424 6501 E sallessainz@mx.gt.com Guadalajara Monterrey Puerto Vallarta Aguascalientes León Tijuana Mexicali Ciudad Juárez Querétaro Puebla Hermosillo Mazatlán
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