WILKERSON ASSOCIATES JOINS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT FIRMS
ST PAUL, MN., October 1, 2009 – Wilkerson Associates has joined MSI Global Alliance, a international association of independently owned, local accounting and law firms.
“Our selection and appointment as the MSI Global Alliance member in Minnesota allows our firm to better service our clients by giving us access to the resources and technical expertise of not only the association’s accounting firm members, but also its law firm members,” said Robert Georges, Chief Operating Officer of Wilkerson Associates.
“With member firms in 45 U.S. cities and in 99 countries worldwide, MSI Global Alliance enables our firm to win, retain and service clients nationally and globally by using the services of member firms that have been vetted for their broad service capabilities, commitment to high levels of personal service, and local expertise. Membership also allows us to keep our independence and identity, while avoiding the costs and loss of control associated with merging into a larger firm.”
MSI Global Alliance’s aims are to enhance its independent member firms’ capabilities by providing access to growth opportunities for staff and business through affiliation with like-minded firms in the world’s main commercial centers. In addition to global reach, member firms benefit from opportunities for interaction such as a local, regional and international meetings program, a dedicated website for participating member firms, national and international practice groups, and an employee exchange program. Members also gain from cross-border referrals and international marketing support.
James Mendelssohn, MSI’s Global Alliance’s Chief Executive, commented: “MSI Global Alliance is delighted to accept Wilkerson Associates into our worldwide association. Our recruitment policy is unashamedly selective, and the firm’s appointment therefore demonstrates the high standards both parties adhere to in their everyday business.
“This appointment demonstrates that the mid-size accounting firm is very much alive and well despite the economic downturn. Entrepreneurial firms such as those within our association are doing well and view MSI as a great platform for accessing resources that allow them to win new clients and develop strong relationships with professionals all around the world. We plan to make further high quality appointments in the U.S. in the next 12 months.”
Wilkerson Associates is a Twin Cities (St Paul) based firm that has been providing accounting, tax and consulting services to businesses and individuals for over 80 years. The firm offers the full range of advisory services to businesses at all stages of their development, and provides solutions to the many challenges faced by the typical business and its owners, ranging from entity selection, financial reporting and auditing requirements to capital acquisition planning, tax planning, mergers and acquisitions and estate planning. A range of niche services is also available, including litigation support, expert testimony, arbitration services, forensic accounting and employee stock ownership plans. The firm has 30 CPAs on staff.
About MSI Global Alliance
MSI Global Alliance (MSI) is an international association of independent professional firms, with over 250 member firms in some 100 countries. MSI was formed in 1990 in response to the growing need for cross-border co-operation between professional services firms. MSI is different to other international associations and networks due to its multidisciplinary membership of both accounting and law firms and its comprehensive global coverage.
For more information on MSI and its member firms, please go to www.msiglobal.org | 
