Clear answers to common questions about Stratopedia’s services, systems, and engagement process.
Helping clients, partners, and learners understand how Stratopedia delivers investor-grade solutions with clarity, precision, and security.
1. About Stratopedia
Understanding Stratopedia
Q1: What is Stratopedia Consulting & Advisory?
A: Stratopedia is an integrated consulting firm providing finance, strategy, HR, compliance, and training solutions to help businesses achieve investor-grade performance and sustainable growth. The firm combines certified expertise, technology, and strategic insight to support ambitious organizations across Africa and beyond.
Q2: Where does Stratopedia operate?
A: Stratopedia serves clients across Nigeria, West Africa, and globally through secure remote and hybrid delivery models. Its cloud-based systems enable seamless collaboration and real-time reporting regardless of location.
Q3: Who leads Stratopedia?
A: Stratopedia was founded by John Agbo, ACA, ACMA, CGMA, CMC, a certified accountant and management consultant with extensive experience in finance transformation, strategy execution, and systems implementation.
Q4: What industries does Stratopedia serve?
A: Stratopedia supports clients across construction, fintech, manufacturing, retail, consulting, and non-profit sectors. Each engagement is tailored to the client’s operational realities and growth objectives.
2. Services and Engagements
Working with Stratopedia
Q5: How does Stratopedia deliver its services?
A: Services are delivered through six integrated pillars: Managed Finance Operations & Systems, Strategic Finance Leadership (Virtual CFO), Strategy & Performance Management, Managed Compliance & Business Support, Human Capital Management, and Stratopedia Academy. Each engagement follows a structured process of discovery, design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Q6: Can Stratopedia work with startups or SMEs?
A: Yes. Stratopedia’s scalable service models are designed for startups, SMEs, and growing enterprises seeking investor-grade systems, compliance frameworks, and performance management structures.
Q7: What is the difference between Finance Operations and Strategic Finance?
A: Finance Operations focuses on foundational functions such as bookkeeping, systems setup, reconciliations, and daily reporting. Strategic Finance provides CFO-level advisory, financial forecasting, investor reporting, and scenario-based decision support for growth and funding readiness.
Q8: How long does implementation take?
A: Timelines vary based on scope and complexity. Stratopedia provides a detailed execution roadmap with milestones, deliverables, and review checkpoints during the proposal stage to ensure transparency and accountability.
3. Technology and Data Protection
Systems, Security, and Digital Infrastructure
Q9: What technology platforms does Stratopedia use?
A: Stratopedia specializes in implementing and managing QuickBooks Online (QBO) as the backbone of its remote finance systems. The firm also supports ERP selection and integration, connecting finance with HR, payroll, and compliance tools for unified operations.
Q10: Does Stratopedia have expertise with QuickBooks Online?
A: Yes. Stratopedia is led by a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and delivers end-to-end QBO implementation, optimization, migration, and managed finance services. The firm also provides corporate and practitioner training with CPD-accredited certification.
Q11: How does Stratopedia ensure data security?
A: All engagements are protected by enterprise-grade security protocols, including encryption, two-factor authentication (2FA), NDAs, background checks, and regular compliance audits. Stratopedia enforces strict confidentiality and data governance standards across all client systems.
Q12: Can clients access their systems remotely?
A: Yes. Stratopedia configures secure, cloud-based systems that allow clients to access real-time financial and operational data from anywhere, ensuring transparency, control, and collaboration.
4. Compliance and HR Services
Governance, Compliance, and Human Capital Solutions
Q13: What compliance services does Stratopedia provide?
A: Stratopedia manages Nigerian statutory filings and certifications, including CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, and BPP compliance. The firm also supports audit readiness and ongoing regulatory alignment.
Q14: Does Stratopedia handle tax advisory?
A: Yes. Stratopedia provides tax planning, advisory, and compliance services aligned with Nigeria’s evolving tax regime, helping businesses optimize tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
Q15: Does Stratopedia offer HR outsourcing?
A: Yes. Stratopedia delivers outsourced HR department services, payroll management, and HR systems integration through its Human Capital Management pillar, alongside HR strategy design, recruitment support, and performance management frameworks.
5. Stratopedia Academy
Learning, Certification, and Professional Development
Q16: What is Stratopedia Academy?
A: Stratopedia Academy is the firm’s learning and development arm, offering practitioner-led training in finance, strategy, compliance, and HR. It bridges theory and practice through real-world, expert-led instruction.
Q17: Does the Academy offer professional exam tuition?
A: Yes. Stratopedia Academy provides structured tuition and mentoring for ACCA, CIMA, CFA, and related professional qualifications, supported by certified instructors and case-based learning.
Q18: Are certificates issued for training programs?
A: Yes. Participants receive Certificates of Completion with CPD credits upon successful completion of each program.
6. Beginning an Engagement
Getting Started with Stratopedia
Q19: How can a business start working with Stratopedia?
A: Engagement begins with a Strategy Discovery Call to understand business goals, assess existing systems, and design a tailored implementation roadmap.
Q20: How can clients contact Stratopedia?
A: Clients may contact Stratopedia via info@stratopedia.com or through the contact form on the website.
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