INTEGRA INTERNATIONAL

The importance of cash flow during uncertain times
As business owners navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns, there are many strategies that should be considered to improve their cash flow situation.
At Banks Group, we have been speaking to our clients throughout the pandemic. Some are very uncertain and scared, while others are going stronger than ever. It has become very obvious to us that ‘the King’ has made a comeback, as it did during the global financial crisis: CASH is back.
Cash is the difference between money out and money in
Cash and headroom (ie undrawn finance balances) is critical in situations where operations and output are impacted while staff and establishment outgoings remain fixed.… Read More

According to the Law No1539-9 Ukrainian Parliament introduces tax amnesty for undeclared income and assets, which have been obtained without paying taxes before 2021.

Integra International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fiato, CPA, CVA, as Board President for the AAANZ Regional Chapter (North and South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand). The election took place in May at Integra’s AAANZ Regional Conference.

A CPA firm, just like any of our corporate clients, is a business first and foremost. Like any thriving business, succession planning considerations should be a component of overall strategic planning. For transition plans to be successful, the process should result in a “win-win” situation for all involved.
A good succession plan depends on an owner or owners who are willing to relinquish control, decision making, and compensation/net income to the successors according to a structure that works for everyone’s mutual goals. Current ownership needs to identify key leaders within the firm who are ready and willing to buy-in under the same structure and time frame. Transition plans can be accomplished through earn-outs, bank or owner financing, or some combination.
Current owners, who are often founding owners, can exit the practice as they desire under a planned succession strategy.… Read More

On January 1, 2021, changes to the Tax Code of Ukraine came into force. According to them, all foreign legal entities operating in Ukraine through their separate divisions (representative offices), including permanent establishments, must be registered with Ukrainian regulatory authorities. Such changes have a significant impact on the parent companies that have representative offices in Ukraine, henceforth not only the representative offices but also the parent companies themselves shall be registered with Ukrainian tax authorities.
Thus, foreign legal entities that have separate divisions on the territory of Ukraine, but not registered with Ukrainian regulatory authorities as of January 1, 2021 shall submit documents for registration with the tax authorities of Ukraine. Those foreign legal entities that will register separate divisions on the territory of Ukraine after the entry into force of changes to the Tax Code of Ukraine will be registered with the tax authorities of Ukraine in the process of state registration of a separate division.… Read More

Integra International is very pleased to announce that a new member in Montevideo, Uruguay has been admitted.
BRAGARD provides personalized services in the legal, tax, accounting, notarial, real estate and business consulting areas. The firm has 6 partners and 28 staffs in 2 offices.
They are recognized nationally and internationally for diverse sectors, specialization and experience in Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets. As a regional law firm, they counsel clients for Corporate needs and M&A.
They also have expertise for Infrastructure Projects, Dispute Resolution, Compliance, Energy and Natural Resources. The firm provides assistance for Public Bidding and Administrative Laws, and connects with local clients and foreign investors for Business Opportunities.
We are pleased to have a strong member representing Integra in this important economic areas.… Read More

April 1st, 2021 – Integra International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Saunders as new Chief Operating Officer.
Former Global Chair of Integra International, Mr Saunders joined the Association back in 2004. He brings to Integra International his many years of experience in corporate audit and accounting as Partner at Wilder Coe Chartered Accountants Ltd, a London-based advisory firm with two UK offices and a team of over 50 people. Mark has worked across different sectors and has also been involved in sales and acquisitions. “I have always enjoyed a close relationship with my clients and firmly believe that high professional standards and excellent levels of service are the key to a successful practice”, he says.
Mr Saunders will fulfil the role of Chief Operating Officer on a part-time basis as he prepares to retire from practice.… Read More

Integra International is very pleased to announce that a new member in London, United Kingdom, has been admitted.
Bright Grahame Murray Chartered Accountants (BGM)  was established in 1934. The firm has 10 partners and 70 staff. Please view more details of the firm on their website www.bgm.co.uk or on the Integra Website.
BGM provides a wide range of services to a diverse and sophisticated client base with clients of every size from most sectors of the economy, from small start-ups to multinational companies and from charities to commodity dealers.

Mr. Robert Moore is Managing Partner at BGM. He is the main contact for Integra International and can be contacted at robertmoore@bgm.co.uk
Robert joined BGM in 1985. He became Managing Partner in 2016 and he is responsible for  the day-to-day running of the practice and strategic future.… Read More

Integra International is very pleased to announce that a new member in Yangon, Myanmar has been admitted.

GRM International Limited is an audit, tax and accounting firm with 3 partners and 7 staff. Their focus and key competencies lie in the areas of audit assurance, tax and accounting. Its approach of combining advisory at a local level with general expertise of an interdisciplinary network of professionals is its strength.
GRM has served medium to large corporations in trading, manufacturing and aviation sectors within Myanmar and the Asia-Pacific region. The aim is to help its clients in the face of challenges posed by expansion of the scope of their work through providing high quality auditing and accounting services.

Mr. Nyi Nyi Htun – CEO
nick@icononline.net… Read More

Integra International is very pleased to announce that a new member in Santiago, Chile has been admitted.

CyP Auditores SpA is a full service firm with auditing, accounting services, business consulting and tax consulting.
The partners are experienced in the auditing area, IFRS and experienced in international audit companies (Deloitte Chile) for more than 20 years and handle legal regulation and taxes in Chile.  The firm has 3 partners and 13 staff.

Mr. Juan Enrique González Silva – Partner
Has more than 20 years of professional experience which he has acquired in important International Auditing and Consulting Companies such as Deloitte for more than 17 years, from where he retired as Senior Audit Manager.
jegonzalez@cypauditores.cl
 

Mr. Cristian Enrique Zepeda Toro – Partner
Auditor Accountant, Commercial Engineer, Master in Tax Planning and Management at the Adolfo Ibáñez University, Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standard “IFRS” at the University of Chile.… Read More