Institute of Economics and Finance

Services:

 

1. Expert opinions on the subject of operating conditions for enterprises in various sectors of the local and/or national market, identification and analysis of forms of aid available to enterprises, diagnosis of the local and/or national labour market, comparative analysis of alternative ways of financing business activity and implementing investment projects.

2. Expert opinions including a diagnosis of the micro and macro environment of the entity, the development or modification of the existing operational strategy, the design of a marketing strategy, an assessment of the profitability of investment projects, an analysis of the amount and structure of costs of the entity, an analysis of the asset and financial situation of the entity, etc.

3. Consultancy on the current and projected situation in the national and world economy in order to conduct economic policy accordingly. Analysis of the global economic and political situation, with particular reference to the interests of the superpowers and transnational corporations. Expert opinions on the possibilities of international cooperation in crisis conditions. Consultancy on government actions during crisis (e. g. Coronavirus outbreak).

4. Consultancy on:

a). financial and management accounting for enterprises and local government units,

b). optimisation of the costs of activities of the company as a whole or of its separate areas,

c). analysis of the availability and costs of particular sources of financing for business activities and investment projects carried out,

d). drawing up business plans for new or existing enterprises,

e). customised business analyses.

5. Analysis of the global economic and political situation, with particular reference to the interests of the superpowers and transnational corporations. Expertise on the possibilities of international cooperation in crisis conditions. The advice covers government action in both normal and crisis conditions, such as those associated with the Coronavirus outbreak.

5. Testing the ergonomics and functioning of accounting software for companies and accounting offices.

6. Surveys among accountants and entrepreneurs, i.e. groups most affected by changes in tax law. The aim of survey is to gather their opinions on the negative and positive effects of laws and to listen to their suggestions.

7. Assessment of market conditions from the perspective of micro- and macro-environment. Identification of needs and expectations of potential customers.

8. Consultancy on negotiation and implementation of a contract in foreign trade for companies. Foreign trade contracts, including checking the reliability of the foreign partner, negotiations and contract terms. Assessment of international Incoterms trading formulas, payment methods and safeguards against loss of goods or money. Issues of liability for goods during transport and assistance with international arbitration.

9. Training, counselling and consultancy in the field of internationalisation of business.

Drawing up specialist documents - analyses, reports and strategies, which are required by agencies responsible for granting European funds for the development or for development of activity on foreign markets.

10. Consultancy on the optimisation of measures taken in enterprises, analysis of economic and financial effects of projected measures.

11. Consultancy on accounting policies for business units in the corporate sector and budgetary units.

12. Micro-observation of the economic situation of households. Selected professional groups, like hairdressers, florists, waiters function as observers of the economy. They assess the volume of expenditure of households and the possibility of its changes (in plus, in minus). The final product of research is an index of business circle.

13. Statistical data analysis. The service includes:

    • data compilation;

    • visualisation of results in tabular and graphic form;

    • statistical description;

    • interpretation of results in terms of research objectives;

    • verification of statistical hypotheses and inference;

    • a summary of the results and their comparison with the research objectives;

    • indicating directions for further research.