Moscow firm, IAS, announces impressive RAEX rankings

July 2018

IAS, member firm of Russell Bedford International, the global network of independent professional services firms, has announced its positions in the recently published rankings by RAEX, a leading Russian rating agency with 20 years of experience, including Bank of Russia credit agencies.

As one of more than 200 companies who were rated, IAS disclosed their impressive rankings, which are as follows:

No. 20 among major audit organizations;

No. 5 in audit of insurance companies;

No. 9 in audit of leasing companies;

No. 3 in bookkeeping services outsourcing;

No. 7 in accounting function outsourcing;

No. 7 in IT-consulting.

The result follows the revelation in 2017 of IAS’s 24% growth in outsourced accounting, which is 16% higher than the average growth in this area.

Speaking about the results, IAS Commercial Director, Tatyana Fauzer, said: “The results are a demonstration of IAS' sustainable position in the marketplace, which without doubt boosts Russell Bedford network's presence in the Russian audit and accounting market. We feel very enthusiastic about these high results and hope to reach new frontiers as a result being part of the global network.”

Stephen Hamlet, Russell Bedford CEO, added: “As business development is one of the main benefits of becoming a member of Russell Bedford, nothing gives me more pleasure than watching our members grow from strength to strength. Having met and heard from Tatiana earlier in the year about IAS’s growth strategies, I am delighted to see this come to fruition gaining recognition with these well-deserved rankings. Congratulations to the entire team at IAS.”