PKF International

Relationships that transcend borders 🌍 We love hearing about members of the #PKFFamily working together to support each other and drive collective success. Read on for some recent examples of cross-border collaboration within our global community: ✔️ PKF Littlejohn welcomed PKF colleagues from around the world to London for their inaugural Insurance Conference last month. Our brightest minds in international insurance gathered to explore the latest trends and innovations in the sector. ✔️ PKF BOFIDI partners Aleksandr Natanelov and Jeroen Rans presented at PKF Arsilon’s annual management group meeting in Brussels. The event provided the perfect opportunity for the firms to discuss new ways of enhancing collaboration, driving growth and delivering even greater value to clients. ✔️ Phillip Osgathorpe, director and Head of IT Audit and Cybersecurity at PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers, spent a week in South Africa delivering IT assurance training to colleagues at PKF Cape Town, PKF Durban and PKF Octagon. The teams gave Phillip a warm welcome and were delighted to hear his insights and experience. #ThinkPKF #BelongTogether #Collaboration

PKF O'Connor Davies, one of our North American member firms, has received ClearlyRated’s 2024 Best of Accounting award for client satisfaction for the second year running. 🤩 Based exclusively on client feedback, the award recognises leading accounting firms for their unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and service excellence. The PKF O’Connor Davies team achieved an impressive Net Promoter Score of 79.4% in their latest client experience survey, almost twice the industry average. Kevin J. Keane, Executive Chairman at PKF O’Connor Davies, said, ‘Client satisfaction is our top priority and ClearlyRated’s recognition reflects the meaningful value and outstanding quality we provide to our clients. Our teams continue to deliver greater value, service, insights and connections across engagements.’ Congratulations to the team on this outstanding achievement. #ThinkPKF #TeamPKF #Accounting

Congratulations to PKF-CAP, our member firm in Singapore, on winning not one, but two awards at the recent ESGBusiness Awards 2024. 🏆 🤩 PKF-CAP was named the winner of the Job Creation Award – Singapore and the Youth Employment Award – Singapore. The ESGBusiness Awards celebrate companies that are leading the way in building a sustainable future, honouring businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment and achievement in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. We’re delighted that PKF-CAP’s role in driving positive change has been recognised within the industry. Find out more about PKF Global’s Sustainability & ESG service offering here: https://ow.ly/zHYT50TEbSn #ThinkPKF #ESG #TeamPKF

Registration closing on Friday! ⏱️ There are just a few days left to register for this year’s Global Gathering in Seoul, South Korea, from 12 to 15 November. Seize the opportunity to reunite with your peers, deepen your connections and engage in forward-thinking discussions with your global community. Book your place now via the PKF Hub: https://ow.ly/k4oQ50TC3HH Registration deadline: 11 October 2024 (Exclusively for PKF members) #PKFGlobalGathering #BelongTogether #PKFEvents

Our friends at PKF Brenson Lawlor welcomed a host of colleagues from member firms across Europe to their offices in Dublin last month. 🇮🇪 After joining our network four months ago, this was an opportunity for the PKF Brenson Lawlor team to meet members of the PKF family in person and explore ways of working with each other. What’s more, our members spent a memorable evening together at the iconic Guinness Storehouse, celebrating the addition of PKF Brenson Lawlor to our global community in style. 🎉 #TeamPKF #LifeAtPKF #PKFPeople

Supporting phenomenal fundraising efforts 🌟 It’s always amazing to hear about the different ways our members drive positive change for causes that are close to their hearts. Australian member firm PKF Sydney & Newcastle brings the local community together every year at their Hunter Breast Care Breakfast. This annual fundraiser generates vital funds to support the ongoing training and professional development of the region’s breast care nurses, helping them in their mission to support those battling breast cancer. The Breast Care Breakfast has raised an incredible AU$320,000 over the last 15 years, including almost AU$50,000 at the 2023 event. The team has set an ambitious goal for the 2024 fundraiser: to exceed last year’s total. With only two weeks to go until the 2024 breakfast, please support our friends and colleagues at PKF Sydney & Newcastle by making a donation or purchasing an ‘in-spirit’ ticket to the event: https://ow.ly/ztaW50TB17Q #TeamPKF #LifeAtPKF #PKFValues

German and Swiss member firms reunite for PKF Symposium 2024 🇩🇪🇨🇭 Our friends and colleagues from PKF member firms across Germany and Switzerland came together last month in Berlin for their annual conference. Delegates enjoyed lots of exciting content, including an inspiring keynote lecture from futurist Harald Köpping Athanasopoulos which explored expected global developments over the next decade. PKF Global CEO Theo Vermaak exchanged insights with members and presented an update on our network’s strategic priorities. Other highlights included sessions on AI, ESG and leadership. Outside of the main agenda, there were lots of opportunities to nurture friendships old and new. From the kick-off networking dinner to the unforgettable Trabi tour around Berlin, our members thrived on spending meaningful time together. It’s now only six weeks to go until our Global Gathering in Seoul, South Korea. PKF members, book your place now via the PKF Hub for collaboration and connection on a global scale. #BelongTogether #TeamPKF #PKFEvents

Celebrating growth and success at PKF BOFIDI Legal 🎉 We’re delighted that our Belgian member firm PKF BOFIDI has been included in the prestigious IFLR1000 rankings for 2024, in the Corporate/M&A category. IFLR1000 evaluates law firms and lawyers based on transactional deal evidence and client feedback and compiles listings of the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms. This latest recognition follows being ‘highly recommended’ for Corporate/M&A by international rating agency Leaders League earlier this year. Having grown over the last two years from a start-up law firm to a team of almost 20 professionals, PKF BOFIDI Legal has established itself as a trusted advisor in the legal sector. Congratulations to the team and we wish you even more success as you continue to grow. #TeamPKF #Growth #ThinkPKF

AsPac Emerging Leaders Training 2024 🇻🇳 More than 80 delegates from our member firms across the AsPac region reunited in Da Nang, Vietnam earlier this month for our annual PKF AsPac Emerging Leaders event. Seniors, managers and partners took part in workshops on a range of topics, including leadership, ESG, sustainability and AI in business. Everyone relished the opportunity to collaborate, deepen connections and share ideas with friends and colleagues from the PKF family. The event culminated with some friendly competition in the form of an exciting team-building exercise: The Amazing Race. Teams competed against each other, followed clues and completed challenges around the city’s main attractions all the way to the finish line. PKF-CAP Managing Partner Eng Kian Lee said, ‘It’s amazing to see our emerging leaders push their limits, strengthen bonds and have some fun in the sun while doing it. Here’s to more unforgettable adventures and building a stronger, united team.’ PKF Brunei, PKF Covenant, PKF Consulting, PKF Hong Kong, PKF Hadiwinata, PKF Malaysia, PKF-IFS MONGOLIA LLC, KTK Accountants & Advisors, R. S. Bernaldo & Associates, PKF-CAP, PKF Seo-hyun, PKF Taiwan 大中國際聯合會計師事務所, PKF Thailand, PKF-TTG, PKF AFC Vietnam #PKFPeople #TeamBuilding #LifeAtPKF

PKF Octagon associate director named one of Top 50 Women in Accounting 2024 🌟 We’re delighted that PKF Octagon’s Nicole Rousseau has been selected for this prestigious award out of more than 840 nominees from 29 countries. As well as being leaders in their field, winners are credited with inspiring future generations with their resilience, leadership and mentoring. The focus of this year’s awards is on women who act as ‘catalysts of change’, championing innovation, diversity and inclusivity in the accounting industry. Join us in congratulating Nicole on this incredible achievement. #PKFPeople #Accounting #ThinkPKF