Information Systems Planning
We help our clients develop and implement strategic plans for their investments in information technology. In tying plans to corporate goals, Lumina considers business systems and processes, technology infrastructure, systems organization, outsourcing opportunities and funding levels.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Competitive forces are seeing many industry sectors undertake significant restructuring and rationalization. Hand-in-hand with this restructuring is an intensely challenging period of uncertainty and change. Lumina has actively participated in many of the recent mergers that have impacted the Western Canadian oil and gas sector. Our clients value the independent perspective that we bring to the table in resolving issues, advising on decisions and rationalizing information technology.
Systems Review
Lumina reviews business systems at any stage (from development to production) to ensure that user requirements are being met and the client is receiving value for money from their system. Clients appreciate our management perspective in addressing technology issues, rather than confusing our clients with technical jargon.
Program Management
Projects sometimes come in waves with challenging dependencies crossing them. Our senior consultants provide program management services overseeing and aligning multiple simultaneous projects.
Project Management
We have a wide range of experience in modern systems development and implementation methodologies. Our approach emphasizes practical steps, client involvement/self-sufficiency, results-orientation and risk management. We are proud of our reputation for completing projects on time and within budget.
Software Selection
Lumina has extensive experience in helping clients identify, evaluate and select products and solutions for application software. Clients value our in-depth understanding of the local marketplace in helping to fast-track the decision-making process without sacrificing quality.
Process Improvement
From smaller-scale facilitation to rigorous process review/redesign, we have a proven record for identifying improved ways of doing business.
Interim Management
Many organizations benefit from our senior level information management expertise on a part-time basis. This involves working with senior management to provide overall direction for information management initiatives that support the organization's goals and objectives.These organizations find our services a cost-effective way to ensure their information technology investments are on track.
Corporate Governance
Lumina Management Consultants provides the skills and expertise to our clients to prepare for a variety of corporate governance requirements. Our goal is to assist our clients improve how they manage their investments in people, processes, and technology while recognizing the demand for enhanced governance and internal control practices. Our structured approach includes programs to conduct risk assessments and develop solutions for a wide range of areas which include: Entity Controls, General IT Controls, Financial and Business Controls, and Business Application Controls.
GAAP-2-IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, will be the new Canadian standard for publicly accountable enterprises. These standards, developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), will be incorporated into Canadian GAAP and organizations will be required to adopt IFRS for annual periods commencing on or after January 1, 2011. Lumina can help your company plan and make the transition to IFRS. We offer a range of services to assist clients required to convert to IFRS: initial impact assessments, project scoping and tactical implementation planning, detailed GAAP to IFRS accounting policy assessments and systems impact evaluations.