Topic: Sustainability & ESG

In a global profession, the ability to collaborate effectively across borders is not just valuable—it is essential. But true collaboration goes beyond having contacts in different countries. It requires structure, trust, and a shared commitment to solving problems together.

This is where the strength of AGN International becomes clear.

A joint AGN & Nexia thought-leadership publication, developed through global collaboration at the AGN & Nexia World Congress, Munich.

This Global Business Voice draws on the insights gathered during the Future Funding workshop delivered at the AGN & Nexia World Congress in Munich in late 2025. Partners from AGN and Nexia member firms across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets explored how accounting firms are responding to accelerating structural change, new capital and funding models, and new sets of tech enabled well-funded competitors.

AGN firm Ballards has unveiled a major brand refresh, signalling its evolution into an agile, insight-driven advisory partner for mid-market and corporate clients across the UK. As firms shift towards advisory-led services, strong brand and culture are critical — not only to stand out, but to attract and retain the talent that drives future growth.

RPGCC is pleased to announce Grant Lee as Partner, strengthening the firm’s audit and assurance capability and specialist sector expertise. This move highlights RPGCC’s investment in top talent, showcases leadership growth across AGN, and reflects the firm’s transition into advisory — a key focus AGN helps members develop.

Contributed by: R V K S and Associates.

In an era defined by rapid, structural change, traditional forecasting is increasingly being outpaced by the need for more forward-looking strategy. Backcasting—beginning with a clearly defined future state and working backwards—offers a more deliberate, outcome-driven approach. It enables organisations to reimagine business models, align investment with long-term value, and build the agility required to navigate transformative forces such as AI.

Contributed by: Acclime.

Thinking about entering or expanding in China — but unsure how the landscape has really changed? Over the past two decades, China’s business environment has transformed dramatically. In his latest podcast, Acclime’s Vice Chairman and Partner, Russell Brown OBE, shares practical, on-the-ground insights to help firms navigate entry, expansion, and long-term success.

HURST, a leading North West accountancy and advisory firm, has joined Dains, marking the Group’s first move into the region and its sixth transaction since securing private equity investment from IK Partners. It also represents the 16th deal completed by the Group since 2021, further accelerating its strategy to build the leading SME advisory business in the UK and Ireland.

Nearing 400 delegates from across the globe gathered in Munich from 9–12 November for the AGN 2025 World Congress & EMEA Regional Meeting, in collaboration with the Nexia Global Conference.

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.

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.