Fall 2010 issue of Horizons

Baker Tilly International

Baker Tilly International Ltd. – Great Firms. Outstanding Network By Jim Castellano, Chairman of RubinBrown LLP and Baker Tilly International Ltd.

We are pleased to report that Baker Tilly International, Ltd. has grown to become the eighth largest network of accounting firms in the world and proud that RubinBrown is a leading member of this most prestigious network. Seeking to strengthen our position among the world’s leading networks, the international board established a strategic planning group to evaluate our present state and make recommendations for strategic initiatives to continue our record of growth. The group, consisting of representatives of member firms from around the world, presented its report to the International Board of Directors in May. While the strategic planning group affirmed the mission and vision of Baker Tilly International, numerous issues were identified that must be addressed to secure the continued growth of our network. While our network presently consists of many of the leading accounting firms around the world, the

strategic planning group recognizes the need for continuous improvement. In that regard, refinements to the existing membership criteria were proposed to strengthen the alignment of members and further enhance the standards of quality required of members. Our rigorous quality assurance review process ensures that clients receive the quality services they expect and deserve. In addition, members are expected to be ranked within the top 10 in their local markets. The group assessed the economic landscape and markets in which we operate. It is expected that “the next 10 years will bring further massive changes to the shape of the world economy and to the landscape of major industries. There will be a redistribution of economic power. Emerging markets, and China and India in particular, will take a greater slice of the world economy. Labor- intensive production processes will continue to shift to lower-cost economies.

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