Fall 2006 issue of Horizons

Our Baker Tilly firm in China boasts nearly 1,500 staff in 18 offices. Other countries covered by our network in the Asia Pacific Region include India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, to name just a few. Our coverage throughout Europe is most impressive, with coverage in all countries of the European Union as well as many of the emerging economies of the former Soviet Union. The Europe, Middle East and Africa Region is composed of outstanding firms in all major economic centers. Of course, the North and South American Regions cover the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Central and South America. Regional conferences conducted in 2006 in Bangkok, West Palm Beach and Istanbul have featured prominent speakers covering topics of significant importance to enable our firms to add value to their client relationships. The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in London has been a subject of great interest covered at these con- ferences. AIM is a second market of the London Stock Exchange, supporting capital-raising activities of early stage companies in their initial growth periods. More than 1,400 com- panies are now listed on the AIM exchange, with average market capitalization of approximately $80 million. Baker Tilly in London has been recognized as the AIM accounting firm of the year for three straight years. Baker Tilly firms have been leaders in the internal audit- ing profession. Baker Tilly International was a featured exhibitor at the annual conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors in Houston in June. Our exhibit at this conference, attended by more than 2,000 participants, showcased the depth of talent and broad intellectual capabilities of the internal audit practices of Baker Tilly firms.

Finally, three RubinBrown professionals are gaining international accounting experience this year by participating in the Baker Tilly international secondment program: Christine Kahle worked in London, Jeffrey

Sparks in New Zealand, and Chester Moyer in Australia. Likewise, expe- rienced profes- sionals from Baker Tilly firms

Moyer Kahle Sparks

outside the U.S. will be joining RubinBrown to gain exposure to the accounting profession in our country.

I invite you to visit the Baker Tilly International, Ltd. web site (www.bakertillyinternational.com) and the Baker Tilly International page on our web site (www.rubin- brown.com) for more information, and call me if you would like to know more about how RubinBrown can add value as you explore business opportunities glob- ally. Questions? Contact Jim Castellano, CPA Chairman, RubinBrown LLP, and Chairman of the International Board of Directors of Baker Tilly International, Ltd. 314-290-3300 jim.castellano@rubinbrown.com Baker Tilly International is a worldwide network of independent accounting firms with members throughout the world. It does not offer professional services in its own name. Each independent member of Baker Tilly International is a separate firm. These firms are not members of one international partnership or otherwise legal partners with each other, nor is any one firm responsible for the services or activities of any other. Although some firms carry the Baker Tilly name, there is no common ownership among the firms or by Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International, Ltd. is represented by 128 independent member firms in 85 countries. International Accounting Bulletin listed Baker Tilly International, Ltd. as the eighth largest network in the world as of December 2005.

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