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August 2025
So much is changing (has changed) in our profession.
- The advent and forever continual advancement of Artificial Intelligence and further developments in Technology.
- The importance of ESG and Sustainability.
- The new and various practice models.
- The skillsets required of the current and the future accountant.
- The diversified offerings and complementary services aligned with the accountancy industry.
Accountancy practices are not what they used to be, and will continue to progress as they embrace changes, face challenges and seek opportunities.
What has NOT changed, however, is the importance of relationships. And more so, the 'People element' of our profession which, since the advancements in technology and AI, stand out even more as essential. The trusted advisor to businesses. The friend of the entrepreneurs.
The world IS uncertain. The FUTURE is uncertain. We tackle threats that might be political in nature, might be economical, environmental, from cyber-attacks and more. And more direct to our field, we have constant regulatory changes, nationally and internationally.
But together, we are much better placed. And better equipped to face such challenges.
Russell Bedford is an international network of INDEPENDENT firms. And by that we mean – all our firms are independently owned and managed. We are connecting the people from those firms with other like-minded individuals around the world. So, maintain your independence but become part of something much bigger.
- To discuss best practice.
- To discuss what others are doing in the technology space, in the sustainability space, in the battle for attraction and retention of talent.
- To come together and build trust, at numerous in-person meetings throughout the year, and online through webinars and professional development training sessions.
And so, when a client looks to cross-border and enter another jurisdiction, our firms have someone in that territory, a tried and trusted Russell Bedford member, who they know will look after their client with exactly the same caring and personal manner in which THEY look after that client.
Additionally, of course, as a Top global accounting network, with a robust quality review process, accredited by the IFAC Forum of Firms, this adds value to the domestic market of any of our members.
Our firms have the flexibility of becoming fully branded and adopting the Russell Bedford name for marketing purposes, or adhering to minimum branding requirements, having the global name sit alongside the firm’s own local brand.
We are proud at where we have come, with an “over 40 year” history, and with particular growth in recent years. We cover over 100 countries with more than 10,000 professionals across some 400 offices worldwide.
We’ve won awards at global level for our network capabilities, initiatives, and success, and several of our member firms consistently win national awards for their expertise and for being great places to work.
Our Centres of Excellence cover specialist areas of practice, such as Audit, Tax, Financial Advisory and Legal; as well as specialist groups for Marketing & Business Development, People, ESG and Technology.
We find being a member of Russell Bedford really helps our firms’ attractiveness to recruit top personnel, with opportunities for secondments and professional development alongside peers in other countries. Adding such global flavour to any practice helps particularly attract younger generations. Additionally, we have a specific annual event for Young Partners and Managers, helping them climb to the next levels in their careers.
The network clearly also helps enable practices to be attractive to new clients with an international focus, so you can go with them on their international journeys, offering a real alternative to the Big 4, but with a “partner-led” and personalised service.
Our resources continue to expand, be it from additional bulletins and publications, our online webinar programme, to much more happening at our physical events, with workshops, panel sessions and thought-leadership key note presentations.
But it’s the networking and the investment in relationships that keeps our network alive. It’s where we see the magic happening as people get connected.
Relationship building… trust… sharing… learning… growing with each other – leads to the generation of increased commerce and a better, more sustainable practice.
We are all about: Connectivity, Collaboration, Positive Impact and Excellence.
So… If you are interested in learning more about our group, expanding your connections, creating more resource for you, your people and your clients… we would be delighted to speak with you and I look forward to welcoming you to Russell Bedford International.
Thank you.