Spring 2011 issue of Horizons

Baker Tilly International

Both Kylee Rich and Donna Lee come to RubinBrown from New Zealand through the Baker Tilly International Secondment Program.

Secondment Opportunities Transport Global Perspectives to RubinBrown

Among the many rewards of RubinBrown’s membership in the Baker Tilly International Network is the enriching opportunity to participate in an international exchange program with our fellow firms. The Baker Tilly Secondment Program is designed to provide a unique working experience for staff of its member firms, as well as the opportunity to learn the culture of another country. A secondment opportunity provides the opportunity to work in another office for a set amount of time, typically three or six months. Team members who participate in secondments are quickly immersed in client engagements and given authentic work assignments to complete. The goal of the program is to be able to share knowledge with your home office upon returning and to better understand the regulations and challenges each independent firm faces.

Secondments are beneficial in sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across the network. Another byproduct is that they can ease staff shortages experienced during busy seasons for the host firms. RubinBrown has been an active participant in the Baker Tilly International Secondment Program for many years. It has been advantageous for the firm, because it focuses on building talented professionals in a growing global economy. RubinBrown is doing its part to provide education and culture by currently hosting two secondees from Staples Rodway in Auckland, New Zealand. Kylee Rich joined RubinBrown in early January in our Assurance Services Group and Donna Lee followed a few weeks later as a new addition to our Business Advisory Services Group. Both Kylee and Donna report that their time with RubinBrown has been both gratifying and educational.

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