February 2012

HLB International Announces First Member of New Ireland Federation

HLBI Press Release – For Immediate Release
February 16, 2012 

HLB International (HLBI), the international network of accounting firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of the first Irish member firm to its new HLB Ireland Federation. Joining the network is Dublin based firm P. Ryan & Company. 

Established in 1933, the firm has developed a comprehensive range of financial services including Audit and Compliance, Taxation (Corporate & Personal), and Advisory Services. The firm has significant experience in the areas of corporate finance, specialist taxation advice, and corporate recovery. 

“We are very pleased to have P. Ryan& Co. as our founding member of HLB Ireland. The firm is committed to recruiting member firms to provide full geographic coverage throughout Ireland. P. Ryan is a full service accounting firm with a major focus on clients with national and international operations and that specialty fits perfectly with the profile of HLB firms” explains Rob Tautges, chief executive at HLB International.

John Ryan, partner at P. Ryan & Co. says: “We are delighted to announce our membership of HLB International as the founding member of the Irish Federation. We believe that our membership will assist and complement the progress we have made in increasing our international offering to clients, through its network of independent firms.  

We look forward to working with HLB member firms in bringing the best quality service and advice to clients. The planned expansion of the Irish Federation will also bring excellent opportunities within our home markets”

P. Ryan & Co.is currently identifying other suitable firms to join the newly formed Federation in Ireland.

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Background to HLB International 

HLB International is a fast-growing, dynamic network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers. Formed in 1969, HLBI is a leading mid-tier international accounting network, servicing clients through its member firms in over 100 countries.

HLB International is a member of the Forum of Firms and focuses on quality and personal service, reinforced by regular quality assurance reviews of all member firms, an up-to-date ISA compliant international audit manual and membership of external professional bodies focused on quality issues. 

Member firms are well-established locally with most firms ranked among the top twelve nationally.