Top four firm Encinas joins Russell Bedford in Bolivia

September 2021

Global professional services network, Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of Encinas Auditores y Consultores as its member firm in Bolivia. 

Encinas is ranked in the top four public accounting and audit firms in Bolivia. It was until recently the Bolivian member of one of the Big Four. 

Established in 2008, the two-partner firm based in Santa Cruz, the largest city and the most important business centre in Bolivia, provides a broad range of services, including auditing, outsourced accounting services, business consulting and tax and legal advice. 

With premises in their own modern office building, the partners are assisted by a team of more than 60 professional and administrative support staff. 

The firm has a portfolio of top-tier clients, which includes both local companies and subsidiaries of multinationals. Encinas’ clients operate in sectors such as energy, natural resources, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and agribusiness.

Speaking about the appointment, Russell Bedford CEO, Stephen Hamlet, said: “The appointment of Encinas is a fantastic development for our Latin American region. A top four firm, Encinas brings an abundance of experience and expertise to the network, while bolstering Russell Bedford’s strengthening presence in the region. I welcome Saúl and his team to our growing network.”

Saúl Carlos Encinas Miranda, managing partner of Encinas, added: “We are delighted to embark on this new phase of development for our firm, as we become members of Russell Bedford’s global network. We were particularly impressed by the network’s global breadth of coverage when considering membership and we are sure that we will continue growing and providing quality services in Bolivia. Our goal now will be to ensure that we leverage the knowledge and experience available via the network while adding value for our clients.”

Daniel Ryba, Russell Bedford global board director for Latin America, added: “I’m very pleased to welcome Encinas as our new member firm in Bolivia. The consistent development of the Latin American region is something that I am very proud of. This new addition is yet another example of the advances made and the quality of the firms within the network in the region. Welcome to Saúl and his team!”