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Announcing New Member, Intisca Consultores SC in León Guanajuato, México

Integra International is very pleased to announce the admittance of a new member, Intisca Consultores SC in León, Guanajuato, México.

Founded in October 2015 by Daniel Tiscareño and Maria Infante, Intisca Consultores is led by two partners and supported by two professional staff and four paraprofessional staff.

 

 

 

To learn more about, Intisca Consultores SC visit the firm website or view their Integra profile.… Read More

46th Annual CPA Firm Team Building Adventure Hiking in California’s San Jacinto Mountains

 

Gerald Herter, Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert newsletter editor, recently celebrated the 46th rendition of a time-honored team building tradition that he founded at his CPA firm more than four decades ago. This year’s “Death March,” as it is affectionately known, included hiking adventures in California’s San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild.

As retold in the introduction to Gerald Herter’s book, From Ledgers to Ledges:

Traumatic beginnings gave birth to the “Annual Death March,” a weekend backpacking adventure eagerly awaited by members and friends of…a seemingly all-business bunch of Certified Public Accountants. In 1979, several of them thought it would be fun to drive to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and then walk to the summit of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in California.… Read More

The Diverse Literary Achievements of Whimpper Eduardo Narváez Salas: A Look into his Books on Business, Finance, and Personal Development

Whimpper Eduardo Narváez Salas is an outstanding Ecuadorian businessman with a 24-year career at one of the largest auditing firms in the world, considered one of the Big Four. He is the CEO and owner of WENS CONSULTING GROUP, an auditing and consulting firm whose name comes from his initials and has been in the Ecuadorian business market for 15 years.

Additionally, he is a recognized business consultant, international lecturer, and professor at major universities in Ecuador, including the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES), Universidad de Guayaquil, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), Universidad Católica de Guayaquil, among others.

Drawing from his extensive personal and professional background, along with a strong aspiration to aid and impact countless individuals globally, Whimpper has ventured into authoring books covering topics such as auditing, finance, accounting, and economics.… Read More

Announcing New Member, Pitmen Auditores Independentes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

It gives Integra International great pleasure to announce the new member PITMEN AUDITORES INDEPENDENTES from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pitmen is an auditing, consulting, and accounting firm that offers high quality services with the collaboration of experienced professionals with high technical capacity, carried out in accordance with the professional standards applicable to each jurisdiction in which the firm operates. Our employees share the same values in an integrated and uniform way.

 

 

 

To learn more about PITMEN AUDITORES INDEPENDENTES please visit the firm website or view their Integra profile.… Read More

Announcing New Member, Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Integra International is very pleased to announce the admittance of a new member, Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Avisar CPAs was established in January 2004 with three partners, two accountants and one administrator. Today, they are among the largest independent professional services firms in Vancouver with 25+ employees and 400+ client groups across the Lower Mainland.  Avisar is a full-service firm serving a wide range of industries.

Their mission is to be the trusted advisor to owners and managers of growing organizations, helping them thrive by bringing solutions to their challenges. They strive to fulfil this mission by sharing their knowledge and providing the strategic vision it takes to help improve their clients’ processes, take advantage of new opportunities, and ensure success in the long run.… Read More

Integra Member in Dallas, TX Announces Merger

SST Accountants & Consultants (SST), our member located in Dallas, Texas is pleased to announce their merger with Schilhab Bezner CPAs (SBCPA), a boutique, Dallas-based firm specializing in comprehensive tax services.

Former SBCPA Managing Partner Ryan Schilhab now serves as SST’s fourth partner, alongside Bill Sims, Emily Cook and Eileen Keller, and leads the tax department. These changes took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Like SST, SBCPA has demonstrated commitment to tailored service, specialized industry expertise and client relationships built on trust. Most importantly, SST and SBCPA are a professional and cultural match with shared core values, including:

Service to others before self Teamwork and relationships Integrity and honesty Continuous improvement Long-term perspective

“By merging with SBCPA, SST clients gain access to more robust, specialized tax services and resources that can enhance your financial success.”… Read More

Announcing New Member, Arévalo Segovia y Asociados, S.A. De C.V. in San Salvador, El Salvador

With great pleasure, Integra International announces the addition of ARÉVALO SEGOVIA Y ASOCIADOS, S.A. DE C.V., located in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America, as a new member.

The primary goal of Arévalo Segovia y Asociados, S.A. de C.V. (ARS) is to support its client’s business objectives by bringing value to businesses via a professional service delivery approach that is centered on timely and high-quality delivery of the results of the contracted services. ARS’s mission is to add value to companies for the achievement of their business objectives by providing excellent and timely services.

The founder and executive chairman, Mr. Raúl Arévalo Segovia, has approximately 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, providing related services and auditing. His main clients were banks, insurance providers, asset management firms, and stock brokerage houses.… Read More

Integra International Elects Bill Sims as Chair of the Global Board

London, UK – (December 22, 2023) Integra International is pleased to announce an expanded role for Bill Sims, CPA. Following his election to Chairman Elect at the 2022 Integra International Global Conference in London the mantle of leadership of Integra was passed to him by his predecessor, Roby Almog, at the subsequent Global Conference in October 2023 held in Singapore and Mr. Sims will commence his two-year term as the Chair on January 1, 2024.

Integra International operates under the guidance of its 16-member Global Board. The Global Board sets worldwide policy and provides overarching direction for its 6,500 professionals who are instrumental in shaping the future of business and serve clients around the world.  Bill Sims was the AAANZ Regional President (Americas, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand) of Integra International from 2019 to 2021.… Read More

Integra International Announces Exciting New Alliance with Valutico

 

Integra International Announces Exciting New Alliance with Valutico

Members Gain Privileged Access Alliance Saves Members Time and Costs

Integra International, a global association of independent accounting and consulting firms based in London, is pleased to unveil an innovative collaboration with Valutico, the globally recognized leader in business valuation software. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, uniting their strengths to offer excellent benefits to Integra International’s esteemed clientele.

Headquartered in Vienna with a subsidiary in London, Valutico has established itself as a prominent valuation platform, contributing to the evolution of business valuation methods used by finance professionals. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven tools, Valutico empowers finance experts to perform accurate company valuations in a matter of minutes.

With a vast user base, similar to that of Integra International, comprising over 600 financial firms in 80 countries, Valutico’s powerful platform has become the go-to solution for professionals in various domains, including Corporate Finance, M&A, Tax and Audit, Investment Management, Accounting, Venture Capital, and Family Offices.… Read More

Announcing New Member, Jambrina CPA PC in Houston, Texas, USA

Integra International is very pleased to announce the admittance of a new member, Jambrina CPA PC in Houston, Texas, United States.

Jambrina CPA was established in 2004 by Maximiliano Jambrina. The firm has 3 partners and 29 professional staff.  Jambrina CPA focuses on serving the Spanish speaking population who want to invest in the United States. They offer a wide range of services tailored to client needs; with a mission to turn client ideas into reality. From accounting advisory and tax services to payroll processing, Jambrina CPA has the capability to provide solutions to address any business challenge.

To learn more about Jambrina CPA visit the firm website or view their Integra profile.… Read More