Module Development for Accounting Firm
- Custom Software Development Financial Advising & Planning Financial Consulting
- $10,000 to $49,999
- Jan. - May 2025
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 4.5
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"All requests were acted upon."
- Other industries
- Kolkata, India
- 11-50 Employees
- Online Review
DreamzTech Solutions developed an investment planning and maintenance module for an accounting firm. The team created a solution that provided strategic investment advice and ongoing financial monitoring.
DreamzTech Solutions delivered a solution that met the client's needs and expectations. The team utilized the Agile methodology and was highly responsive to the client's requests. DreamzTech Solutions was transparent throughout the process and provided regular updates on the project's progress.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS of MAYANK CHOUDHARY AND CO
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
A Chartered Accountant (CA) firm providing specialized financial, auditing, taxation, and advisory services to businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire DreamzTech Solutions to accomplish?
- To develop a structured Investment Planning & Maintenance Module that provide clients with strategic investment advice, portfolio management, and ongoing financial monitoring.
SOLUTION
How did you find DreamzTech Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select DreamzTech Solutions over others?
- Good value for cost
- Company values aligned
How many teammates from DreamzTech Solutions were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Key Components of the Module
1. Client Profiling & Risk Assessment:
Financial Health Check: Analyze income, expenses, liabilities, and net worth.
Risk Appetite Evaluation: Questionnaire-based assessment (conservative, moderate, aggressive).
Investment Goals: Short-term (liquidity), medium-term (education, property), long-term (retirement).
2. Investment Strategy Development:
Asset Allocation Plan:
Equity (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs)
Debt (bonds, fixed deposits, corporate debt)
Alternative Investments (real estate, gold, REITs, private equity)
Tax-Saving Instruments (ELSS, PPF, NPS)
Diversification Strategy: Sector-wise, geography-wise, and risk-adjusted distribution.
Tax-Efficient Investing: Leveraging tax deductions (Section 80C, LTCG, STCG).
3. Portfolio Construction & Implementation:
Recommendation Engine: AI-driven suggestions based on risk-return profile.
Execution Support: Assistance in opening Demat accounts, SIPs, or direct investments.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensuring KYC, SEBI/FSA regulations, and disclosures.
4. Monitoring & Maintenance:
Performance Tracking:
Benchmarking against indices (Nifty 50, S&P 500).
Regular review of returns (CAGR, XIRR).
Rebalancing Strategy:
Quarterly/annual portfolio reallocation.
Exit strategies for underperforming assets.
Tax Optimization:
Harvesting tax losses.
Adjusting for changing tax laws.
5. Reporting & Client Communication:
Automated Dashboards: Real-time portfolio tracking (via tools like Moneycontrol, Kubera, or custom CRM).
Periodic Reports: Monthly/quarterly performance summaries.
Alerts & Notifications: Market shifts, dividend payouts, maturity dates.
Technology Integration:
Robo-Advisory Tools: AI-based algorithms for personalized recommendations.
APIs with Brokers/AMCs: Direct data feeds for real-time tracking.
Secure Client Portals: Encrypted access to investment details.
Compliance & Legal Considerations:
SEBI/RBI Regulations for investment advisors.
Fiduciary Responsibility disclosures.
Data Privacy (GDPR, local laws) for financial information.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Below are key performance indicators (KPIs) across different stages of the project:
1. Client Adoption & Engagement:
✅ Increase in Number of clients enrolled in investment advisory services
✅ Increase in AUM (Assets Under Management) – Track growth in portfolio size
✅ Increase in Client retention rate – % of clients who renew advisory contracts .
2. Portfolio Performance & Financial Gains:
💰 Tax savings achieved.
📉 Reduction in risk exposure (e.g., "High-risk assets reduced from 40% → 25% through rebalancing").
3. Operational Efficiency:
⏱ Time saved per client.
🖥 Adoption of digital tools.
📊 Error reduction ("Manual data entry mistakes decreased by 70% with API integrations").
4. Business Growth & Revenue Impact:
💵 Increase in fee-based income.
🔄 Cross-selling success.
🏆 Competitive wins ("Won 5 new HNI clients due to structured investment offerings").
5. Compliance & Risk Mitigation:
🛡 100% compliance with SEBI/RBI investment advisory regulations.
⚠ Zero regulatory penalties related to client portfolio management.
🔐 Data security – No breaches in client financial data (ISO 27001 compliance).
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Project Management Approach:
1. Agile Methodology with Phased Rollout:
Sprint-based development (if software is custom-built) or modular implementation (for third-party tools).
2. Dedicated Roles & Accountability:
Project Lead (CA/CFA): Oversees strategy and compliance.
Tech Team/ Vendor: Handles software integration (e.g., APIs with brokerages).
Client Success Managers: Train clients/staff on the new system.
3. Tools Used:
Trello/Asana for task tracking.
QuickBooks/Xero for financial data sync.
Power BI/Tableau for performance dashboards.
Timeliness & Delivery:
✅ On-Time Delivery:
90% of core features (e.g., risk assessment, portfolio builder) launched within 6 months.
Minor delays (e.g., 2-3 weeks) in API integrations due to broker compliance checks.
⚠ Challenges Mitigated:
Regulatory Hurdles: SEBI approval for advisory workflows added 1 month to timeline.
Client Onboarding: Slow adoption by older clients → resolved with training webinars.
Responsiveness to Needs:
1. Client-Centric Adjustments:
Feedback Loops: Monthly surveys led to added features (e.g., SMS alerts for dividends).
Customization: High-net-worth clients (HNIs) requested estate planning tools → added in Phase 3.
2. Crisis Management:
Market Volatility
Rapid portfolio rebalancing advice sent to all clients within 48 hours.
Hosted emergency webinars on defensive investing.
3. Transparency:
Weekly syncs with stakeholders on progress.
Post-mortem reports for delays (e.g., "Broker X’s API delay → shifted to Broker Y").
What was your primary form of communication with DreamzTech Solutions?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Here’s what stood out as most impressive and unique about this Investment Planning & Maintenance Module:
1. Hyper-Personalization at Scale:
AI-Driven Client Segmentation: Used machine learning to categorize clients into granular profiles.
Dynamic Document Generation: Auto-generated bespoke reports with client-specific benchmarks.
2. Regulatory Tech (RegTech) Integration:
Real-Time Compliance Engine: Scanned portfolios for SEBI/RBI violations (e.g., overexposure to unrated bonds) and auto-flagged issues before audits.
Blockchain for Audit Trails: Stored client consent forms and investment recommendations on a private ledger, slashing dispute resolution time by 40%.
3. Zero-Click Automation:
Straight-Through Processing (STP): Clients could approve rebalancing via WhatsApp replies ("YES" to execute trades).
AI Tax Harvesting: System auto-sold loss-making assets and reinvested proceeds without human intervention (saved 15+ hours/CA/month).
4. Transparent Performance Pricing
Outcome-Based Fees: Charged clients only if portfolios beat benchmarks
Public Dashboard: Published anonymized advisor performance metrics .
Are there any areas for improvement or something DreamzTech Solutions could have done differently?
All requests were acted upon.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
4.5On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS