THREE WORLD ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING ASSOCIATIONS JOINED FORCES

13. june 2011

The merger of accounting groups IGAF Worldwide, Polaris International and Fudion International formed the third largest association of independent consulting companies in the world. A new association called IGAF Polaris generates an annual turnover of $ 1.82 billion and ranks with the most important groups of consulting companies in the world. A Czech consulting group APOGEO Group is also a member of the association.

IGAF Polaris associates 384 member companies from 89 countries with more than 16,000 employees. Membership in the association is subject to compliance with a strict ethical code and submission to regular audits that ensure the quality of services provided. Thanks to them the member companies guarantee professional services with high professional expertise.

Even Josef Jaroš, Managing Partner of the APOGEO Group member company, sees many advantages in association: "Certification, which includes also the overall audit, lasted several months. However, our effort paid off. Membership in IGAF Polaris offers many advantages one of which is the access to international know-how. For APOGEO Group it is another of several steps that increase the professional level in providing services to local and international clients from different fields of business."

IGAF Polaris belongs to the world's largest accounting associations, such as Praxity, Leading Edge Alliance, or AGN International. Global management and leadership is provided by the board of directors composed of members of the regional council, the association headquarters is located in Miami. The former director of IGAF Worldwide, Kevin Mead, was appointed a general manager of IGAF Polaris, Raymond Buehler, the president and general manager of the accounting company Schneider Downs, became the chairman of the board of directors. According to Mead, the merger brought many advantages: "Increased resources will enable us to take a giant step forward in the field of services, training and benchmarking. We will be able to provide member companies with quality opportunities for building mutual relations."