Worcestershire-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have successfully concluded their fundraising campaign for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, raising over £5,000. Through determination and community spirit, employees from both companies demonstrated exceptional commitment to this vital cause.
Bangkok, July 11, 2025 – AGN International, a global association of independent accounting and advisory firms, recently held its 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in vibrant Bangkok, Thailand, running in parallel with the Nexia APAC Regional Conference.
The two events brought together over 120 participants from both AGN and Nexia, offering a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and further strengthen the collaborative relationship between the two associations in the region.
The annual AGN German-Speaking Meeting took place in Warsaw from 28–30 June 2025. The event was hosted by JRD, a leading Polish tax advisory firm and AGN member since 2020. It welcomed 55 professionals from 11 countries and also featured representatives from AGN’s collaborative alliance, Nexia.
Investing in new technologies and funding new skills and fresh talent, all while maintaining independence and your firms unique culture, is no doubt a tall order. The pressure to embrace and resolve these matters is relentless. Competitive pressure, productivity and workload pressure or the pressure of modernizing and transforming your business in the face of near constant developments in technology – all bring the need for capital funds into focus. Some firms rely on a strong balance sheet with reinvested profits. Others draw on modest capital injections from retained earnings, bank lending, or new equity partners, or external backing.
This AGN Global Business Voice publication synthesizes seven strategic capital-raising routes available to AGN member firms. Each has unique advantages, trade-offs. Their strategic fits depending on the firm’s objectives, risk appetite, and ownership philosophy.
AGN Taxpresso is a quarterly publication featuring content provided by AGN Asia Pacific Tax Committee members. Keep yourself and your clients in the know with:
Each year, the AGN Central & South America Tax Committee provides a collection of information relevant to international trade. This document contains a summary and general information about the main taxes of countries in the Central & South America region.
Switzerland has released its Safe Harbour interest rates for 2025—benchmarks that significantly affect how multinational companies structure intra-group loans. While often overlooked due to their technical nature, these rates carry real weight for compliance, tax risk management, and treasury strategy. For finance professionals and tax advisors operating in or through Switzerland, staying informed isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Contributed by: R V K S and Associates.
Chaordic perfectly describes the environment finance leaders now operate in, a fusion of chaos and order. In March 2025, R Venkatakrishnan wrote an article titled Accounting in the Era of STEM, published in The Hindu Business Line. The piece explored the changing landscape of the finance profession amidst the rise of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines. The response was overwhelming and encouraging. It prompted a deeper reflection—not just on accounting per se, but on the evolving nature of leadership in finance, particularly the CFO’s role.
We are living through an era of profound technological acceleration. From AI-powered audit procedures to cloud-based advisory dashboards, the professional services industry is undergoing sweeping change. Mid-sized accountancy firms, including AGN members, are among those leading the charge—making bold investments in digital infrastructure, training, automation, and analytics to enhance client service and firm profitability. But there’s a problem...
The AGN 2025 Excellent+NextGen event brought together emerging professionals and firm leaders from across the EMEA region for an energising two-day programme on 22–23 May. Marking a first in Excellent+NextGen history, both NextGen and NowGen professionals gathered in joint and parallel sessions, exploring the challenges and opportunities of leading in a multi-generational, digitally driven profession.