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Contact:
Joseph Havas, CPA-CA, FEA; 514-842-3911; jhavas@rsw.ca
RSW Accounting + Consulting Announces Expanded Global Network through Abacus Worldwide and JHI Merger.
Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting and legal firms and JHI an association of accounting firms have merged as of September 1, 2020 forging a new future together. RSW ACCOUNTING + CONSULTING is an independent member of the newly merged entity that will continue as Abacus Worldwide. With this added growth, RSW ACCOUNTING + CONSULTING is now affiliated to 115 legal and accounting member firms in 225 offices spanning 50 countries. Abacus Worldwide ranks among the top 12 global accounting associations with member global revenue of nearly $500 Million.
The main objective of the merger is to provide greater benefit to independent member firms and their clients by creating better geographic coverage, increased possibilities for collaboration and more business development opportunities, focusing on three key areas: Business Referrals, Knowledge Exchange and Practice Management Tools.
“We are truly pleased with the added growth to the association and thrilled to continue working with RSW ACCOUNTING + CONSULTING as members of Abacus Worldwide,” says Julio Gabay, President and CEO of Abacus. “Abacus Worldwide member firms and their clients will gain immediate benefits from the knowledge and expertise that RSW ACCOUNTING + CONSULTING can now share through this expanded global business network.”
About RSW
RSW is a full-service firm of chartered professional accountants and advisors whose primary objective is to make a positive difference in our clients’ lives. We aim to do more than just provide the standard accounting services – we pride ourselves on providing value-added solutions to assist our clients in achieving their true financial potential. As financial problem-solvers, we strive to build more effective client relationships, where we can bring together ideas, people and skills to create even greater value for our clients.
Our commitment to legacy core values of excellence in client service, teamwork, honesty, integrity, innovation, knowledge and trust guide us through every decision. Whether we’re conducting an audit or preparing a client’s tax return, we conduct every aspect of our business in line with our core values. We are united under one common purpose: to forge deep connections between our clients and our team members and to build trusted productive relationships that create lasting value.
About Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide is an international association of independently owned and managed accounting and law firms. As a multi-discipline membership association, both law and accounting firms join Abacus to support international business referrals, participate in knowledge exchange and gain access to practice management tools all to better serve their growing clients. Founded in 2012, the association is currently represented by 115 member firms spanning 225 offices in 50 countries (post-merger). For more information on Abacus Worldwide, visit the association website at www.abacusworldwide.org.