MSI 20000
Quality of Financial Situation
The certification dedicated to financial quality
MSI 20000®, for Market Standard Indicator Index 20000®, is the international standard dedicated to the quality of the financial situation of companies and institutions.
The MSI 20000® standard outlines in its specifications the most rigorous compliance requirements regarding financial soundness.
The quality of the financial situation of an entity is assessed through the evaluation of its financial strength and performance.
Today, MSI 20000® certification serves as the international benchmark for the financial quality of companies and institutions.
En interne, pour les bénéficaires
Expertise métier
- Incite à adopter et à ancrer les bonnes pratiques en matière de gestion et de transparence financière.
- Offre des informations sur le positionnement de la structure en comparaison aux standards du secteur.
- Permet de s’engager dans un processus d’amélioration continue de sa gouvernance financière.
Vecteur de communication
- Une consolidation de l’image de marque et de l’attractivité, facilitant l’accès aux financements.
- Un avantage concurrentiel et une crédibilité démontrée à travers : solidité et performance financières.
- Un argument fort et concret de négociation avec les différentes parties prenantes.
The certification process provides a dual benefit
Business Expertise
The MSI 20000® certification process provides insights about the financial strength and performance of an organization, reflecting its solvency, profitability, and sustainability.
The certification approach :
- Encourages the adoption and embedding of best practices in terms of financial management and transparency
- Provides information on the organization’s positioning compared to industry standards
- Enables engagement in a continuous improvement process of its financial governance
Communication Driver
The MSI 20000® standard serves as a benchmark and a tool for differentiating organizations, both nationally and internationally, through reliable and independent criteria.
The MSI 20000® certification offers:
- Enhanced brand image and attractiveness, facilitating access to financing
- A competitive advantage and demonstrated credibility
- A strong and tangible negotiation asset with all stakeholders
A trust index for stakeholders
Creditors / Partners
Sustained viability Index
The organization’s ability to maintain its operations over time.
Investors / Shareholders
Profitability Index
A financial quality benchmark to assess the risk/profit ratio
Customers / Suppliers
Solvency Index
A short- and medium-term financial stability indicator
Steps of the MSI 20000 Certification Process
In accordance with international regulations regarding system certification, the certification process for the MSI 20000® standard consists of two phases: first, the evaluation to measure the conformity with the requirements, and second, the issuance of a certificate if the compliance status is validated.
The specifications of the MSI 20000® standard describe :
- The set of sector ratios used to measure the financial solidity and performance of economic structures
- The set of indicators that allow for sectoral comparison using an economic and econometric approach
The specifications of the MSI 20000® standard enable the measurement of the quality of the financial situation of companies and institutions, in light of the requirements of the ISO 17021® standard.
The primary documents analyzed are the financial statements over several years, approved by the legal auditors and accompanied by management reports and appendices.
With the use of Fintech tools, sector-specific financial analysts perform the evaluation remotely.
At the end of the evaluation, a reasoned and justified evaluation report is presented and delivered. At the end of the evaluation, a reasoned and justified evaluation report is presented and delivered. The certification committee deliberates based on this report.
The certification committee is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of the evaluations in accordance with the established rules and procedures, as per the ISO 17021® standard; then, it determines the compliance status of the entity being evaluated.
If compliance is confirmed at the end of the evaluation, a certificate of conformity is then issued.
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