Collins Barrow joins Baker Tilly International, 8th largest worldwide
accountancy network

TORONTO , Oct. 21 /CNW/ - Collins Barrow is pleased to announce its newly appointed membership in Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest accountancy and business advisory network in the world with a combined fee income of $2.95 billion US in revenue.

With more than 145 member firms, 509 offices and located in 110 countries worldwide, the Baker Tilly International network specializes in providing accounting and business services to entrepreneurial, growing businesses and publicly listed corporations worldwide. Collins Barrow's appointment to the Baker Tilly International network offers clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources in the global marketplace.

Collins Barrow is Canada's largest association of chartered accountancy firms and the 8th largest public accounting organization in Canada , with 23 member firms and more than 40 offices from coast to coast.

Known as Canada's leading mid-market professionals for audit, tax and advisory solutions, Collins Barrow has developed a reputation for quality and value-added financial advice due to the depth and breadth of its in-house skills, customized offerings, commitment to excellence in customer service and national reach.

Collins Barrow serves companies from a cross-section of industries and at all stages of development, from large publicly traded companies to emerging and owner-managed businesses.

"We are delighted to welcome Collins Barrow to the network," explains Geoff Barnes, Baker Tilly International CEO and President.

"In Collins Barrow, we have found an association of firms of likeminded culture, commitment to excellence and service delivery standards, and who complete our representation in Canada , providing comprehensive coverage across this vital G8 nation."

"We are excited by this new alliance and believe that it will continue to help us enhance our global reach and support our commitment to offering the highest quality services," said Lionel Goldman , Chairman of Collins Barrow.

"Our clients are diversifying, globalizing their operations and looking to deal with the challenges of new reporting standards. With Baker Tilly International, we have the right global partner to help us continue being the leader in the mid market."

Notes for Editors

Collins Barrow refers to the association of member firms of Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. Each member firm shares resources, information and the Collins Barrow brand.

For further information: Lionel Goldman, National Chair, Collins Barrow, T. [phone], E. [email protected]; Stephen Chris, National Marketing & Administration, Collins Barrow, T. [phone], E. [email protected]; Geoff Barnes, CEO and President, Baker Tilly International, T. [phone], E. [email protected]