Organization:Kreston International Limited

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Kreston International Limited
TypePrivate, Association of independent firms
IndustryAccounting, Audit, Professional Services, Tax, Consulting
Founded1971
FounderBansbach Schubel and Partners, Germany
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Area served
Global
Websitewww.kreston.com

Kreston International Limited is a global network of independent professional accounting and advisory firms,[1] having over 200 member firms in 110 countries with more than 23,000 dedicated professionals. Kreston International is ranked by the International Accounting Bulletin as the 13th largest accounting networks,[2][3][4] in the world.

Kreston International status as a network is in accordance with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC),[5] and is a member of Forum of Firms.[6][7]

History

Kreston International was founded by Bansbach Schubel and Partners in May 1971, at the UEC Study Conference in London, United Kingdom.

Liza Robbins joined Kreston International as CEO in 2018.[8][9]

Services

Kreston International unifies a network of member firms practicing auditing, taxation, restructuring and insolvency, accounting, corporate finance, and advisory services, independently in public and corporate sectors.[10]

Global Structure

Kreston International is a global network of accounting firms, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity, and as such has no liability for the acts or omissions of any other member firm. Kreston International Limited provides no services to clients and has no liability for the acts or omissions of any member firm.

Kreston operates a globally directed quality review programme covering member firms.

For the purposes of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code of Ethics, only member firms are considered to be part of the Kreston International Network.

Kreston International has 11 Board of Directors, with Rich Howard (CBIZ & MHM) as Chair,[11][12] Eustis Corrigan (CBIZ& MHM), Martin Hommerson (VanHerwijnen Kreston), Andrew Griggs (Kreston Reeves),[13] Edmond Chan (Kreston CAC)[14] Elena Ramírez Marín (Kreston Iberaudit),[15] Francisco Bracamonte (Kreston BSG S.C.), Adrain Reynolds (Duncan &Toplis),[16][17] Dagmar Brösztl-Reinsch (Kreston Bansbach GmbH), Sunil Goyal (Kreston SGCO),[18] and Franck Parker (EXCO).

References

  1. "Kreston International – Kreston GTA" (in en-US). https://www.krestongta.com/kreston-international/. 
  2. "Top 20 International Networks 2019" (in en-GB). https://www.accountancyage.com/rankings/top-20-international-networks-2019/. 
  3. "Top global accountancy groups open the gap over the rest | ACCA Global". https://www.accaglobal.com/in/en/member/member/accounting-business/2018/10/practice/top-global.html. 
  4. "Top 20 International Networks 2018" (in en-GB). https://www.accountancyage.com/rankings/top-20-international-networks-2018/. 
  5. "Auditing of companies' financial statements" (in en). https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/company-reporting-and-auditing/auditing-companies-financial-statements_en. 
  6. "Transnational Auditors Committee & Forum of Firms". 2018-07-27. https://www.ifac.org/who-we-are/committees/transnational-auditors-committee-forum-firms. 
  7. "Forum of firms welcomes Kreston International" (in en-GB). 2011-04-14. https://www.accountancyage.com/2011/04/14/forum-of-firms-welcomes-kreston-international/. 
  8. "Liza Robbins succeeds Jon Lisby as global CEO of Kreston" (in en). 2018-05-21. https://www.consultancy.uk/news/17220/liza-robbins-succeeds-jon-lisby-as-global-ceo-of-kreston. 
  9. "The impact of joining an accountancy network for SMPs globally | ACCA Global". https://www.accaglobal.com/in/en/cam/power-of-connections/ab/intnetwork-cpd.html. 
  10. "StackPath". https://kreston.com/. 
  11. "News Details - Kreston International welcomes Rich Howard as new Chair". http://www.internationalaccountingbulletin.com/News/kreston-international-welcomes-rich-howard-as-new-chair-7587500. 
  12. "Kreston Int’l Hires New Chair | Moores Rowland | Accountant Business Company". https://mooresrowland.co/news/kreston-int%E2%80%99l-hires-new-chair. 
  13. "Our Senior Partner elected to the board of Kreston International" (in en-GB). 2017-10-31. https://www.krestonreeves.com/news/our-senior-partner-elected-to-the-board-of-kreston-international/. 
  14. "Why joining an international network is a good move for SMPs | ACCA Global". https://www.accaglobal.com/in/en/member/discover/cpd-articles/business-management/intnetwork-cpd.html. 
  15. "ELENA RAMÍREZ, RE-ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF KRESTON INTERNATIONAL" (in en). https://www.kreston.es/elena-ramirez-re-elected-to-the-board-of-kreston-international.html. 
  16. "Managing Director of Duncan & Toplis named chair of Kreston UK" (in en). 2018-05-03. https://cityx.co.uk/2018/05/managing-director-of-duncan-toplis-named-chair-of-kreston-uk/. 
  17. "Kreston UK conference helps accountants build international connections" (in en-GB). East Midlands Business Link. 2019-04-25. https://www.eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk/mag/ooo/kreston-uk-conference-accountants-international-connections/. 
  18. "Kreston International appoints Sunil Goyal on its Board" (in en). https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-corporate/kreston-international-appoints-sunil-goyal-on-its-board-113110107262_1.html.