BKR International Worldwide Bulletin
July/August 2021
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Letter from the Worldwide Chair
In my last Bulletin letter to you, I said that I thought the COVID-19 epidemic had more twists and turns to play out. I think events around the globe have borne this out. It is great to see those areas of the world where vaccination programs are going well. However, as a global association, the imbalance in vaccination levels around the world raises challenges in the way we all return to "normality." Whilst we are planning our first "face-to-face" meeting in Washington, DC, at the end of the year, we are exploring options to allow members who cannot attend in person to join us by streaming and recording the meeting. We certainly plan that BKR International will make full use of remote technology as part of our normal offering as we move forward.
I was delighted to see DiSanto, Priest & Co. (Warwick) announce that Partner Bill Pirolli, CPA/CFF/PFS, CGMA, has been elected as chair of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and vice chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Read more about Bill's appointment below. I am sure the whole membership of BKR International join me to congratulate him and wish him all the best in this prestigious role.
It was good to see members at the Americas Town Hall Meeting on May 20, especially our US members after their extended tax season. We have had excellent remote meetings from the EMEA Region on June 7 and the Americas Region on June 28-29. Again, it was great to interact with members, even if only remotely, on these occasions. Both of these meetings highlighted our theme of "Driven by Innovation... Sustainability for All" and gave members useful pointers to take forward with their own firms to achieve this. I look forward to the Asia-Pacific remote meeting being held on July 23-24. They have some renowned experts to present to members.
Please do contact me or our CEO Tim Morris (London) if you have anything you would like to discuss. We always welcome your thoughts and are keen to assist in any way we can.
Best regards,
Graeme Boake
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Register Now for BKR's 2021 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
BKR is excited to announce that its 2021 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting will be held from July 23-24.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get together virtually with your friends from around the region and across the globe. Top-notch speakers will be there to present the following topics:
- How Emerging Technologies Impact the Accounting Profession by Donny Shimamoto;
- Find Out Why: Keys to Successful Innovation by Eric Picart of Franklin Covey; and
- Stress Adaptation: Developing the Skills of Mind-Body Awareness to Balance Stress Response by Emmanuelle Edda.
The registration deadline is July 10.
For more program information and to register for this important event, click here.
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Be Sure to Update Your Firm's Member Information Page
As many of you know, BKR International's world standing as an association is based in part on our ranking in numerous international surveys published throughout the year, most notably the International Accounting Bulletin's Annual World Survey, which is based primarily on the fees reported to us by our members.
We rely on the accuracy of our firms' input to determine the statistics that we are able to submit to such publications each year.
We would like to ask all member firms to log into BKR's Member Services and visit their Member Information to ensure that all fee and staff data is current and accurate.
Help us maintain our status as one of the leading accounting associations in the world!
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BKR's 2021 EMEA Regional Virtual Conference
As is the way of the current – be we hope not lasting – norm, BKR’s EMEA Region held its AGM virtually on Monday, June 7. Of more interest (and benefit) to the members was the Innovation Day, which, after the formality of the AGM, offered a challenging and inspiring look at Innovation. Feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive. “I think it was the best EMEA lecture day ever,” was the feedback from one member. We have included more comments below.
The day offered an equal mix of thought, activity, and reflection, and was organized and led quite superbly by Dr. Helena Boschi. Helena regularly talks to lawyers and accountants, using her experience as a psychologist who has focused on applied neuroscience in the workplace to bring practical context to the stresses placed on us in the workplace. Her explanations of why and how our brains perform as they do offered insight and enlightenment in equal measure. “This presentation is so clever, it made me feel clever!”
Annabel Howard, an art historian and writer who uses art to develop observational skills, gave us a chance to reflect on what is before us and what we really see. “For me, a completely different way to look at this kind of topic.” A masterclass in observation using paintings, the delegates were challenged to describe what they saw; what could be simpler?! But the obvious is often missed and the clues rarely seen. Learning to slow down, observe, and assume nothing immediately gave the delegates greater insight into what they were seeing with obvious read across to daily lives.
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BKR's 2021 Americas Regional Meeting - Virtual Edition
Many thanks to the 165 members who attended BKR's Americas Regional Meeting - Virtual Edition! It was a huge success!
Meeting presentations will be available here this week. Be sure to use the hashtag #bkrelationships to share your favorite takeaways from the event!
Congratulations to Blanchette Vachon CPA (Sainte-Marie) for winning Outstanding Firm for 2020 and Moore, Beauston & Woodham L.L.P. (Charleston) for Most Improved for 2020!
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View the Latest BKR Advantage Video
Check out the latest video, where Kate Mullahy from Ormsby & Rhodes (Dublin) highlights the BKR Advantage! Join the campaign, and send your member videos from your mobile device.
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Mark Your Calendar for BKR's 2021 Annual Worldwide Meeting
BKR International's 2021 Annual Worldwide Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC, from October 30 - November 2. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Monday, November 1.
More information will be available in the coming months.
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M/s T R Chadha & Co LLP (Mumbai) Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Congratulations to M/s T R Chadha & Co LLP for celebrating their 75th Anniversary!
The company recognizes the contribution of each and every "TRCian" (ex and present) who has worked tirelessly to make their "Diamond Jubilee" milestone possible.
With 100 services,10 locations, 19 partners, 150 chartered accountants, and 600 staff, the firm continues to outstandingly provide numerous services to their clients.
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K. C. Mehta & Co. Chartered Accountants (Ahmedabad) Commemorates 64th Foundation Day
K. C. Mehta & Co. Chartered Accountants (KCM) is proud to announce the celebration of its 64th foundation day.
Partner Milin Mehta had a special message for his colleagues, both past and present.
Congratulations to KCM, and best wishes for many years to come.
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Bill Pirolli (Warwick) Elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
DiSanto, Priest & Co. (Warwick) is proud to announce that Partner Bill Pirolli, CPA/CFF/PFS, CGMA, has been elected as chair of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and vice chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Bill was inaugurated during a ceremony on May 26. Having served as vice chair of the AICPA for the past year, he will act as chair until May 2022, working to elevate the CPA profession through student mentorship, technology initiatives, and service.
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The Manila Times Covers Alas, Oplas & Co., CPAs' (Manila) Expansion
The Manila Times has published a piece covering Alas, Oplas & Co., CPAs' new office in Muntinlupa City, Philippines. Read the article here.
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Clare McCarrison Appointed to Partner a Harbinson Mulholland (Belfast)
Harbinson Mulholland (HM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare McCarrison to partner at the firm.
Clare started at HM as a graduate accounting trainee, and her appointment as partner demonstrates the firm’s commitment to developing and promoting from within.
She has a wide portfolio of SME clients as part of the Audit and Advisory Team, but her expertise is specializing in regulated entities, such as pension schemes, FCA registered organizations, and solicitor practices.
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Louis Plung & Company (Pittsburgh) Announces Tony Montanaro as New Partner
Louis Plung & Company is pleased to announce that Tony Montanaro, CPA/ABV, CFE, has been added to the firm’s partner group.
A professional in the field since 2003, Tony has served on the Louis Plung team since 2009. He specializes in consulting services such as the preparation of credible business valuations, providing expert witness testimony, and quality of earnings analysis.
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Submissions for the September/October 2021 issue of the BKR International Worldwide Bulletin are due by Wednesday, August 4, 2021. |
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