Crowe Horwath International Statistics - 2014
J. Kevin McGrath
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Capabilities Presentation to <Prospect Company Name>
 Objectives of meeting
 Introduce you to <Member Firm Name>
 Understand global issues facing your company
 Discuss a global relationship that exactly
meets your needs
 Agenda
 Overview of <Prospect Name>
 How we are helping multinational clients
succeed
 Overview of <Member Firm Name>
 Determine if there is value in having further
discussions
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compressor technology and
manufacturing.
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Understanding the Needs of Multinational Clients
Want to build a sustainable organization and long term shareholder value
Convergence of
international accounting
standards
Identifying and
managing enterprise
risk on a global basis
Compliance with complex
international and local
jurisdiction tax laws
Shifting needs and
priorities of capital
sources
Solution: The right international network that meets their needs
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Overview of <Member Firm Name>: Firm Profile
 <Member Firm Legal Name>
 Market position: One of the <top 10> accounting and advisory services firms in
<Country> and a leading independent member of Crowe Horwath International
 Audit leader: One of only <eight> firms in <Country> subject to an annual review by the
<Regulator>
 Tax leader: Recognized as one of the fastest growing tax practices in <Country>
 Recognized as industry thought leaders in the < sector 1, sector 2, sector 3,
sector 4, sector 5, and sector 6>
 A national reputation for delivering impeccable customer service
 Recognized as “the employer of choice” in <Locations>
 Areas of specialization
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Audit
Tax
Financial Advisory
Optional Service 1
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Crowe Horwath International Statistics (as of December 2013)
 US$ 3,168.2m Total Revenue
 118 Countries
 684 Offices
 3,352 Partners
 21,363 Professional Staff
 4,699 Admin Staff
 29,414 Partners & Staff
 9th largest international network of independent accounting and advisory services
firms - International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) December 2013
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Crowe Horwath International: Global Profile
A top 10 international network of accounting and advisory services firms
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Overview of Crowe Horwath International
 9th largest international network of independent
accounting and advisory services firms*
 US$ 3,168.2m Total Revenue
 3% Growth
 118 Countries
 684 Offices
 3,352 Partners
 21,363 Professional Staff
 4,699 Admin Staff
 29,414 Partners & Staff
* IAB Survey: World
Leading accounting
networks 2013: fee data
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Crowe Horwath International
J. Kevin McGrath, CEO
“Crowe Horwath has welded a
truly international network of
business experts drawn from
the leaders of their professional
communities.
All share a commitment to
delivering technical excellence
and the highest standards of
client service.”
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J. Kevin McGrath - Chief Executive Officer
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Previously COO of Crowe Chizek and Co. from 2007 to 2012
Joined Crowe in 1976 and became a partner in 1986
Partner in Charge of Crowe’s firm-wide banking practice
As COO, he was responsible for both practice management and
Crowe’s go to market strategy
 Oversaw Crowe’s new product development, marketing,
communications and industry specialties
 Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) and the Indiana CPA Society
 Member of the AICPA’s National Banking Committee
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Organizational Chart
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Kamel Abouchacra – Chief Operating Officer
 Partner of Horwath Abouchacra & Co., overseeing client
services functions for audit and tax advisory from 1999 to 2007
 A founding partner of AD&A (a corporate restructuring firm)
leading the firm’s M&A and financial advisory practice from
2005 to 2007
 A member of Crowe Horwath International’s operations
committee from 2002 to 2007, responsible for the Middle East
and North Africa
 Associate Accounting and Assurance Director of Crowe
Horwath International from 2007 to 2010 after which he was
appointed as COO
 As a member of the Management Committee of Crowe Horwath
International, he is responsible for overseeing the Audit &
International Tax functions, managing the financial reporting
function and running the operations of headquarters
 Member of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society
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Global Ranking 2013 (in 000 US Dollars)
Rank
2013 Network Name
IAB Survey: World
Leading accounting
networks 2013: fee data
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Revenue Growth
(US$m) Rate (%)
NETWORKS
1
Deloitte
2
PwC
3
Ernst & Young
4
KPMG
5
BDO
6
Grant Thornton International
7
RSM International
8
Baker Tilly International
9
Crowe Horwath International
10
Nexia International
11
Moore Stephens International
12
PKF International
32,400.0
32,088.0
25,892.0
23,420.0
6,453.1
4,519.0
3,714.1
3,404.2
3,168.2
2,918.0
2,682.1
2,523.0
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2%
6%
2%
7%
8%
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3%
3%
3%
17%
-6%
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Growth: Annual Fee Volume (in Millions of US Dollars)
3,250
3,000
Annual Fee Volume
2,750
2,500
2,250
2,000
1,750
1,500
1,250
1,000
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Crowe Horwath International Fee Revenue: IAB Categorization
 The chart shows a breakdown of Crowe Horwath’s FY13
revenue as reported in the International Accounting Bulletin
(IAB), World Survey for 2013
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Accounting & Audit
Corporate Finance
Management Consulting
Risk Consulting/Other
Tax Services
Tax Services
24%
Corporate Finance
1%
Risk
Consulting/Other
13%
Management Consulting
12%
Accounting & Auditing
50%
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Distinction: Integrated Global Network* vs. Association
 Recent IFAC Ethics Code and the EU 8th Directive requires clear
distinction between a “network” and an “association.”
 An “association” merely acts as a referral source between member firms;
 Crowe Horwath International “network” member firms:
* Serve international clients as one, global organization
* Constantly build human capacity
Member Firms
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* Work closely together to achieve the
global organization’s vision
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* Proactively help each other
Crowe Horwath
International
Network
* Commit to living the core values and
assure impeccable quality
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The Crowe Horwath Brand Distinction
 Our brand principles* reflect what makes us distinct; our global reputation.
* Relationships
* Integrated Global Network
* Impeccable Service
Member Firms
* Technical Expertise
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Crowe Horwath
International
Network
* Consistent Quality
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Crowe Horwath International: Global Profile
Crowe Horwath International
Statistics*
Member Firms &
Business Associates
191
Countries
118
Offices
684
Partners
3,352
Partners & Staff
Revenue
29,414
US$ 3,168.2M
* As of December 2013
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9th largest global network of independent audit and advisory
services firms in the world - International Accounting Bulletin (IAB)
Contact: J. Kevin McGrath, kevin.mcgrath@crowehorwath.net
www.crowehorwath.net
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Eduardo Pestarino - Regional Executive - The Americas
 Managing partner of Horwath Argentina and Horwath
Consulting from 1999-2007, Buenos Aires, Argentina
 In 2004, Eduardo succeeded Ely Graciá as regional director of
Horwath’s Latin America and Caribbean region (HORLAC)
 In his college years he joined Seoane Canepa, which later
became the first member firm of Horwath & Horwath
International Associates in 1960
 Served in numerous international capacities, including
participating in the international accounting and audit
committee, conducting inspections worldwide and assuming
responsibility for assurance services, compliance and quality
control for the Latin America region
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Crowe Horwath International: Regional Profile - Americas
Regional Statistics – Americas*
Member Firms &
Business Associates
39
Countries
21
Partners
Partners & Staff
1,501
10,456
* As of December 2013
 Crowe Horwath International - Americas
 Representation in all major countries in North,
Central and South America
 Contact: Eduardo Pestarino,
eduardo.pestarino@crowehorwath.net
 www.crowehorwath.net
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Mok Yuen Lok - Regional Executive - Asia/Pacific
 Trained at Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur
 Co-founder of Horwath Malaysia in 1990 – ranked #5 in the
country
 Member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) – currently
Regional Education Chair winning the Global “Best of the Best”
Education Award in 2007
 Member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) – conferred
International Member of the Year in 2001
 Audit Committee Chairman of two publicly listed companies
 Founder and Director of a WIMAX company that was sold to a
large Malaysian conglomerate
 Council Member of Hospis Malaysia, a private hospice offering
free palliative care to patients with life limiting conditions
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Crowe Horwath International: Regional Profile – Asia/Pacific
Regional Statistics – Asia/Pacific*
Member Firms &
Business Associates
35
Countries
26
Partners
667
Partners & Staff
10,849
* As of December 2013
 Crowe Horwath International – Asia/Pacific
 Representation in all major Asia/Pacific countries
 Contact: Mok Yuen Lok,
yuenlok.mok@crowehorwath.net
 www.crowehorwath.net
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Bernard Deloménie - Regional Executive - Europe, Mid-East & Africa
 Has over 35 years experience in the accounting profession,
having spent his entire career with PwC and its predecessor
firm, Coopers & Lybrand
 Part of the global management team of PwC with specific
responsibilities for Africa and the Middle East
 Prior to moving to London in 1999, he was based in Budapest,
Hungary where he was responsible for the corporate finance
activities of PwC in central and eastern Europe, including Russia
and the Commonwealth of Independent States
 Spent the previous 13 years in Africa building the Frenchspeaking African network of Coopers & Lybrand
 With a chartered accounting designation and an MBA from École
Supérieure de Commerce de Marseille, he also attended training
on the management of professional services firms at Harvard
University School of Business Administration and e-business
training at the Darden School of Business at the University of
Virginia
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Crowe Horwath International: Regional Profile - EMEA
Regional Statistics – EMEA*
Member Firms &
Business Associates
117
Countries
71
Partners
1184
Partners & Staff
8,109
* As of December 2013
 Crowe Horwath International – EMEA
 Representation in all major countries in Europe,
the Middle East and Africa
 Contact: Bernard Delomenie,
bernard.delomenie@crowehorwath.net
 www.crowehorwath.net
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The Crowe Horwath “Pinnacle” Symbol
 Pinnacle: The highest level or degree attainable
 Symbolizes our commitment to our brand principles:
 Relationships
 Integrated Global Network
 Impeccable Service
 Technical Expertise
 Consistent Quality
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Crowe Horwath. Multinational Team. Single Point of Contact.
 Multinational clients want consistency in
cross-border engagements
 Crowe Horwath International provides a
single point-of-contact project leader
 Local professionals who
perform consistent processes
in their home countries
 Support by global and
regional specialists with
required knowledge
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Our Global Specialty Practices
 Local expertise in the global markets
 A strong international network with impeccable quality and standards
Audit
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Tax
Securities Exchange
Reporting
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Benefit Plan Audit
Services
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Audits, Reviews and
Compilations
Agreed-upon Procedures
Forecasts and
Projections
Transfer Pricing
Value Added Tax
Wealth Management
Real Estate
Expat Taxes
Corporate Tax
Compliance
International Tax
Restructuring
Advisory
 Transaction Support
 Deal Structuring
 Foreign GAAP
Conversions
 Tax Consulting
 Merger Integration
Services
Risk
 Enterprise Risk
 Regulatory Risk
 Technology Risk
 Fraud Risk
 Operational Risk
 Financial Risk
 Acquisition Strategy
 Due Diligence
 IT Compatibility Reviews
 Advice on Negotiation
Strategies
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Global Audit Specialty Practice Profile
Your global alternative for audit services.
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Global Audit Specialty Practice Profile
Accounting & Auditing
Global Committee
 Companies that successfully address audit issues
 Improve the quality of their financial reporting
 Stand to gain global credibility with leading sources of capital
 Audit Services
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Audits, Reviews and Compilations
Agreed-upon Procedures
Forecasts and Projections
Securities Exchange Reporting
Benefit Plan Audit Services
David Chitty,
A&A Director; Chairman
Download Global Audit Brochure at
www.crowehorwath.net/audit
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David Chitty - International Accounting & Audit Director
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Partner, Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP, responsible for audit services to public
companies, international businesses, and large private companies, 2007-2012
National Technical & Training Partner of a UK "Top 20" accounting firm,
responsible for leading the firm's audit technical, training and compliance
activities, 1997-2006
Member of the Board of Directors of a leading association of international
accounting firms, 2001-2006, and Chairman of the association's International
Assurance Services Committee, 2000-2006
Member of the Crowe Horwath International Accounting and Audit Committee,
2007-, Chairman of the Committee, 2008-2011
Appointed International Accounting & Audit Director of Crowe Horwath
International in 2010, responsible for the development and implementation of
international audit support and methodology, international training and quality
control, and supporting the business development activities of member firms
Member of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England &
Wales (ICAEW), 2001-, and Member of the ICAEW's Audit Committee, 2010President of the Croydon & District Society of Chartered Accountants, 19992002, and 2012-2013
UK member of the Small & Medium Practices Committee of the International
Federation of Accountants (IFAC), 2006-2012
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Global Audit Value Proposition
 Reputation
 Methodologies and quality assurance programs
 Streamlined audit processes result in timely
financial reporting and disclosure
 Insight
Reputation
 Understanding of complex financial transactions
 Audit of the effectiveness of internal controls
 Advice on the convergence of national
accounting practices to IFRS
 Service
 Flexible, well-designed, and risk-based
processes
 Technologies that respond to client needs
 Prompt identification and communication of
issues
 Timely delivery of results
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Added
Value
Insight
Service
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Crowe Horwath Global Audit Process
 Our process enables efficiency and collaboration – delivering a quality audit.
 An established audit methodology
 Consistent with the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
 Issued by the International Audit & Assurance Standards
Board (IAASB)
 IAASB functions as an independent standard setting body
under the auspices of the International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC).
 Common audit process and tools
 Crowe Horwath applies our audit methodology through a
common technology platform
 Allows for the sharing and transfer of information between
members
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Ensuring Global Audit Quality
 Our member firms maintain policies and procedures consistent with international
professional standards which promotes continuous improvement in audit quality.
Compliant with international audit quality policies and procedures
Member Firms
*
Subject to external regulation and
periodic monitoring of the quality of
work performed
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International
Network
Performs a rigorous periodic review
of members' compliance with global
quality standards
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Member of IFAC and Forum of Firms
 IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) and the Forum of Firms
promote consistent and high quality standards of financial reporting and
auditing practices worldwide.
 IFAC
 The worldwide organization for the accountancy profession
 157 member organizations and associations
 Representing 2.5 million accountants in 122 countries
 Forum of Firms
 One of seventeen full members
 The Forum and IFAC work together in:
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Standard setting
Dialogue with regulatory community
Promoting convergence to international standards
Strengthening the profession around the world
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International Tax Specialty Practice Profile
Your global alternative for tax services.
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International Tax Specialty Practice Profile
International Tax Planning
& Structuring Committee
 Successful companies consider tax implications before
they make business decisions.
 International tax compliance and structuring is a crucial
element in every global strategy.
 Tax Services
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Transfer Pricing
Value Added Tax
Wealth Management
Real Estate
Expat Taxes
Corporate Tax Compliance
International Tax Restructuring
Download Global Tax Brochure
www.crowehorwath.net/tax
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John Stewart
International Tax Director
at
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International Tax Value Proposition
 Our international service teams are committed to delivering value to
multinational clients doing business across borders through:
 A highly-integrated, global tax practice operating
under common high-quality standards; across borders;
anywhere in the world
 One contact person to lead the global process
 Impeccable service delivery
 Frequent access to senior tax executives
 Competitive price
 A long-term relationship with professionals around
the world committed to client success
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International Tax Process
 Crowe Horwath International member firms have a proven three-step tax process
to help their clients make more tax-savvy decisions throughout the year:
 To the tax issues
you face
 The right
multinational team
 The exact
solution
 Understand your
global needs
 Drawing on the
knowledge & skills
of nearly 20,000
tax professionals
worldwide
 To meet your
current tax needs
and your future
expansion
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International Tax Quality Review and Training Procedures
 Crowe Horwath International has an international tax quality review and training
program led by our International Tax Director.
 Quality policies and procedures
 Crowe Horwath member firms maintain policies and procedures for achieving and
monitoring quality that are fully consistent with international and local professional
standards.
 Global training program
 Crowe Horwath International has a global tax program that provides members with
constant updates on the practical implications of professional developments.
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Global Corporate Advisory Specialty Practice Profile
Your global alternative for mergers & acquisitions, due diligence and valuations.
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Global Corporate Advisory Specialty Practice
Global Corporate Advisors
Committee
 Global Corporate Advisors is a coordinated group of
legally independent member firms with specialized
competencies in cross-border advisory, transaction
support, and integration consulting services.
 Advisory Services
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Transaction Support
Deal Structuring
Foreign GAAP Conversions
Tax Consulting
Merger Integration Services
Acquisition Strategy
Due Diligence
IT Compatibility Reviews
Advice on Negotiation Strategies
Peter Varley,
Chairman
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www.crowehorwath.net/advisory
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Global Corporate Advisory Value Proposition
 As one of the largest professional services organizations in the world, we have
member firms with local expertise nearly everywhere you may be considering a
transaction.
 We can support your deal with great connections in the banking, legal, and
technical communities, as well within local and national governments.
 Connectivity
 A single point of contact
 Local country diligence
 More senior executive involvement
 High profile account treatment
 Lower cost structure than the Big Four
 Equal sharing Partnership approach
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Global Corporate Advisory Process
 Consistency in cross-border engagements
 A single point-of-contact project leader
 Local professionals who perform consistent
processes in their home countries
 Support by global and regional specialists
with required knowledge
 Common process and tools
 Agreed engagement letter templates
 Standard reporting styles
 Efficient conflict clearance procedures
 Common quality control requirements
 Internal peer reviews
 Continual training programs
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Global Risk Consulting Specialty Practice Profile
Your global alternative for risk consulting services.
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Global Risk Consulting
Committee
Global Risk Consulting Specialty Practice
 Deep subject-matter expertise to keep clients advised of
emerging trends, industry benchmarks, and best practices.
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Risk Management
Internal Audit
Fraud and Ethics
Security and Privacy
Regulatory Compliance
 Risk Services
 Enterprise Risk
 Regulatory Risk
 Technology Risk
 Fraud Risk
 Operational Risk
 Financial Risk
Download Global Risk Brochure at
www.crowehorwath.net/risk
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Mike Varney
Chairman
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Global Risk Consulting Value Proposition
 Improve Corporate Governance
 Help clients improve the processes and procedures they have in place to protect the
interests of its diverse stakeholders.
 Experienced risk professionals
 Global practice model guides member firms to hire full-time experienced risk, internal
audit, anti-fraud, compliance, security and privacy professionals.
 Experienced thought leaders who practice
 Extensive knowledge including Fortune 500 or Big Four partner experience
 Our delivery model is based on our practice leaders
working on client engagements to develop and design
the best solutions.
 Develop global service delivery standards and tools
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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consulting Process
 Crowe Horwath’s Governance Framework™ links seven essential and
interrelated components of corporate governance.
 We consult with clients and conduct governance audits to identify areas for
improvement.
 Our practical ERM approach helps clients
identify and prioritize significant risks facing
their enterprise and design processes to
manage the risk including an ongoing
internal audit monitoring program.
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Organize the effort;
Establish a framework;
Conduct risk assessments;
Inventory risk responses; and
Implement risk response monitoring.
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Remaining Slides are Misc. Optional Slides for future use
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Would you find value in further conversations?
 Are you currently dealing a national or international issue where we may be of
assistance?
* Local expertise where you
do business
<Member Firm
Name>
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* Strong international network with
impeccable quality and standards
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Crowe Horwath
International
Network
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Management Committee
Andrew Pianca
Chairman
London, United Kingdom
Eduardo Pestarino
Regional Executive – Americas
Buenos Aires, Argentina
J. Kevin McGrath
Chief Executive Officer
New York, United States
Kamel Abouchacra
Chief Operating Officer
New York, United States
Bernard Deloménie
Regional Executive – EMEA
London, United Kingdom
David Chitty
International Accounting & Audit Director
London, United Kingdom
Mok Yuen Lok
Regional Executive – Asia/Pacific
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
John Stewart
International Tax Director
New York, United Sates
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International Committee Chairs
Accounting & Audit
Thomas Schaffer
Vienna, Austria
Global Risk Consulting
Toronto, Canada
Mike Varney
International Tax
Claudia Ortiz
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel, Tourism & Leisure
Robert Hecker
Singapore
Global Corporate Advisors
Peter Varley
London, United Kingdom
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Members of the Board of Directors
Andrew Pianca, Chairman
London, United Kingdom
J. Kevin McGrath, CEO
New York, United States
Charles Allen
Oak Brook, United States
Juan Carlos Lara-Povedano
San Jose, Costa Rica
Mok Wai Ling
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Klaus Bauer-Mitterlehner
Vienna, Austria
Yang Jiantao
Beijing, China
Mark Watson
Johannesburg, South Africa
Vijay P. Thacker
Mumbai, India
David Mellor
London, United Kingdom
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The History of Horwath
 1907 Brothers Edmund & Ernest Horwath
emigrate from Hungary
 1915 Founding of Horwath & Horwath
 Developing valuable expertise in the
hospitality sector – the ‘hotel accountant’
 1960 Horwath & Horwath International
associates launched
 1990 Laventhol & Horwath closes
 1991 Crowe Chizek joins Horwath
International
 2009 Horwath International became
Crowe Horwath International as part of
global branding
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Core Purpose
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Core Values
These are the high-level values by which Crowe Horwath
and its member firms desire to live, in working among each
other and the international business community
If CHI and its member firms care, share and invest
in each other, in their people and in their international
clients, Crowe Horwath International will grow and build
the value of its international business network
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Core Membership Philosophy
NATIONAL &
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MARKETS & CLIENTS
WIN3
CROWE HORWATH
INTERNATIONAL
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FIRM
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2010 – 2013 Strategic Plan Theme
“Right Firms – Right Places – Right Level”
 New plan represents a new approach to:
 Working with member firms
 Bring value to the member firms
 Unique alternative to “Global 6”
 Getting to the next level – “Level 4”
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Vision Statement
“To be the premier global network of independent, highly integrated
audit, tax and advisory service firms serving middle-to-upper market
national and multi-national businesses in a focused group of industry
and service sectors. To maintain and be recognized as having a global
reputation for delivering impeccable quality service focused on
meeting our member firms’ client needs, utilizing common and
consistent branding and delivery standards worldwide.”
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