nvited member firms have emphasised why they value being part of the UHY network for a new UHY booklet which will be used to market the UHY network to prospective members in countries where UHY is looking to recruit new firms. Their testimonials are here:
'Our profile in our local market has been enhanced'
We have benefited greatly since we joined UHY five years ago, particularly when we adopted 'UHY' as part of our name. The brand name has raised our profile in the local market. Staff recruitment is easier, clients' confidence has increased, and more new client enquiries have been received as a result.
We have been able to obtain many direct or indirect referrals of work from various parts of the UHY network, particularly from the US firm. We have also made use of these opportunities to upgrade our firm's quality and standard of services. As a result, our firm's reputation has achieved higher and higher levels in the local market.
David Ng, managing partner
UHY Grace HK CPA Limited
Hong Kong
'Close partnership with UHY is essential for our firm'
Since 2006, our firm has been a full member of UHY, and all this time the network has constantly encouraged our development and given us broad opportunities in the sphere of international projects.
As UHY members, we can provide our clients all the advantages a big international audit and consulting network offers, as well as the benefits of using the services of a firm with a rich work experience in the Russian market.
Owing to UHY, we have attracted plenty of new clients and, in working on a number of projects; we have actively cooperated with our UHY colleagues representing the US, the UK, Germany and Cyprus.
Further development of close partnership with UHY is essential for our firm.
Nikolay Litvinov, director of audit and consulting
UHY Yans-Audit
Moscow, Russia
'UHY people are more than colleagues – they are friends'
The reason we joined UHY was because of the excellent reputation of the network and its people. They are more than colleagues; they are friends, who are always willing to help and give support when needed. In addition, the network's growth and global presence stimulates business among almost all member firms. We would leave the network if it changed its service philosophy.
Felipe Sánchez M, socio principal
UHY Audit & Advisory Services Cía Ltda
Quito, Ecuador
'International network enables us to do business anywhere in the world'
UHY Glassman Esquivel joined the UHY network in 1999. This evolving international network allows us to make ourselves known to prospective clients and to our strategic partners, and enables the firm's clients to do business in Mexico and anywhere in the world.
Being a member of UHY means being part of an organisation that is serious, responsible and always looking for new challenges. UHY means commitment, attention, a high sense of responsibility and quality.
From its inclusion in the UHY network, UHY Glassman Esquivel has strengthened and been invited to tender for work in the government sector in Mexico. In short, UHY is synonymous with growth.
Oscar Gutiérrez, managing partner
UHY Glassman Esquivel y Cía S.C.
Mexico City, Mexico
'We were accepted into bids only because of our international affiliation'
Joining UHY has lifted our profile into the select few firms in Nigeria with affiliation to international networks. It has enabled us to bid for major engagements where international affiliation was a key requirement.
Last year we won the mandates for revenue process audit of two major national institutions – Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. We were admitted into the bids only because we had acceptable international affiliation.
We have received referrals from, and done work here for, UHY member firms in the US, Portugal and the Czech Republic. We are currently putting together proposals for a referral from the UHY member firm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Access to technical and marketing resources from the UHY Executive Office and some member firms have contributed significantly to our development in the last two years.
We expect our membership of UHY to continue to be a major factor in our firm's future growth.
Gabriel Idahosa, managing partner
UHY Maaji & Co
Lagos, Nigeria
'UHY enables us to cross boundaries and enter a world of global strength'
Our firm, UHY HB EKONOM, joined the UHY network in 2007. The reason speaks for itself: the UHY worldwide network brand can help you cross the boundaries of your own country and enter a new world of unity and global strength.
As we are based in Split, Croatia, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, we thought that it would be wise to have a foreign addition to the name, and the recognition of a world network behind us. As a tourist region, we work a lot with foreign investors in tourism and, therefore, it is a lot easier for these firms to recognise us as their trusted partner out of hundreds of others. Our membership of the UHY network contributed to that goal.
Adopting the UHY name and membership in the network contributed more to our local recognition than all our promotional and marketing material.
Helena Budisa, managing partner
UHY HB EKONOM d.o.o.
Split, Croatia
'We feel stronger as part of the UHY family'
Our firm joined UHY in September 2007. Why UHY? UHY has a strong network all over the world. We feel stronger after becoming part of the UHY family, as we receive knowledge-sharing and technical support from other UHY members.
We also have an opportunity to work together with UHY in other countries in multinational projects.
We also like to be motivated by attending the UHY annual meeting where we always find new strategies to enlarge our practice.
Venancia Sri Indrijati Wijono
KAP Hananta Budianto & Rekan
Jakarta, Indonesia
'UHY legitimised our global potential'
Joining the UHY network was one of the most important steps taken by Moreira & Associados towards its consolidation as an international player, creating opportunities to extend our businesses around the world, an old and audacious company plan that was finally accomplished in 2008.
In these last few years, as part of the international network, we have maximised the potential of our know-how on auditing and consultancy, which has rendered optimal results in pursuit of bigger business opportunities, and strengthened the proposition of new products and services for our clients.
Since our association, the client portfolio of UHY Moreira-Auditores has grown by 70%, partly boosted by international clients of the International Desk, a department created exclusively to increase the company's visibility abroad, as well as to facilitate the establishment of foreign firms in Brazil.
By joining UHY, we gained a partner that provided us with a global scope but, also and above all, we gained the international surname of a network that follows our same standards of professionalism, quality, integrity and constant innovation.