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Why choose Revas?

Why choose Revas?

Revas provides peace of mind, affordability, expertise, freedom and flexibility.

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FAQs

Click on the headings below to discover the answer to the most common questions we hear.

  • Will Revas cost me more money?

    Baker Tilly's Revas is charged at a fixed price, which is generally less than the cost of running a conventional finance department.

    Our customers have saved between 15% and 45% by transferring accounting tasks to us.

    You can select from an extensive menu of services and cost savings vary depending on which tasks Revas is taking on.

    Some clients have saved a considerable sum (see Control, Freedom and Flexibility, while others are more concerned with freeing their top people to work on value-added projects.

    Once you are a Revas customer, you have full access to additional features and to our specialists.

    But the service is tailored to fit your requirements, which means you only pay for the services you need at the time you need them.

    When you've decided what you need, we will agree costs with you in advance.

    We work on the basis that you have no fee surprises. And we always set out and agree our terms of business in writing before starting any assignment.

  • Do I need to upgrade my IT systems to use Revas?

    All you need to take advantage of Revas is access to the internet via a personal computer or an Apple Mac.

    All upgrades and maintenance costs are included as part of the service.

    Revas uses gold standard accountancy software, which has one of the best track records for reliability in the industry.

    Revas has a dedicated team of IT specialists who design, install and support our systems.

  • Does Revas integrate with industry-specific software I already have?

    Yes. A key benefit of our accounting software is that it's highly flexible and can integrate with your existing software applications.

  • What happens if I decide to take my accounting back in-house?

    Revas is designed to maximise flexibility and streamline your accounting functions, not trap you into a proprietary system.

    That's why we selected software that is used by over 10,000 companies across the world.

    Should you decide to take all your accounting back in-house we will be able work alongside you to ensure a smooth transition to your preferred set-up.

    You can simply buy your own licence and transfer data from Revas . The notice period required is that agreed between us at the outset.

  • By taking this work away from my department, will it make it more difficult for me to spot problems?

    Because Revas reports are more timely and are carefully designed to measure your company's key performance indicators, you will find it easier to pre-empt difficulties and gain new insights.

    What's more, all Revas management reports are reviewed by experienced and qualified experts.

    They are charged with identifying opportunities that arise and providing you with early warnings of problems.

  • Reliability is key. What happens if there is a disruption in service?

    The Revas group are able to adopt a team approach with cover arrangements in place so the service you receive should not be affected.

    If your normal Revas or Revas Corporate Secretariat contact is sick, on holiday, or away for any other reason, you will still receive the same high standards you are used to.

    Neither will you have the headache of recruitment and training - we ensure all our staff have the right expertise and their knowledge is kept up to date.

  • Can I access Revas remotely?

    So long as you have your log-in details, you can access your information on Revas or Revas Corporate Secretariat from any broadband connection, including wi-fi if you are travelling.

  • Can different client team members have different levels of access?

    We spend a great deal of time making sure the right people have access to the right information.

    In the set-up phase, each team member is given a personal security ID enabling them to access precisely the data they need to do their job.

    And they will be comprehensively trained to use the system properly.

  • What happens during the set up process?

    The set up process involves designing the IT environment to suit your requirements and the integration of industry-specific software that you may already be using.

    Our team will visit your offices and put the systems in place so that your information feeds into Baker Tilly's system.

    This process generally takes around 2-6 weeks.

    It includes assessing your data, to ensure year end journals are posted, all ledgers are clean and the transfer of historical data to the new system. For further information see How Revas Works.

  • Will there always be somebody available to get help from?

    From the outset, you will have three points of contact: a Baker Tilly Revas partner or director; a senior account manager and an IT specialist.

    This team will determine your requirements, set up the system and train your staff to use it.

    They are also the people on call to answer any query or to deal with any problem as it arises.

  • Will I need to make staff redundant?

    Revas is a service designed to raise the effectiveness of your accounts function. In some cases, introducing Revas will mean freeing up team members to focus on areas where they can add more value. In others, it may mean automating parts of the accounts function.

    However, Revas is a bespoke service, enabling different businesses to achieve different objectives.

    Our aim is simply to introduce a system that meets your objectives and we will discuss all options before you commit yourself to any change in your working patterns.

  • Can Baker Tilly still conduct my company's audit?

    For listed clients there is a general embargo on our providing audit services where we are providing other services. For other clients, in order to ensure adherence to our Ethical Standards, it is unlikely that we will be able to provide audit services if we are also providing the Revas service.

    However, we will judge each case on its merits and if we are able to demonstrate that our auditor independence is not compromised by the provision of Revas services we may accept the appointment.

    Ask your Baker Tilly advisor about your company's specific circumstances.

    Where we are not auditors, Revas can provide full statutory accounts and an audit file which will greatly streamline the external audit process.