Graeme Gordon receives the Association of the Year award from Bernard Skalla at IAB Awards - Global Banking & Finance Review
Graeme Gordon, Executive Director of Praxity, accepts the Association of the Year award from Bernard Skalla, CEO of Star Computers, at the prestigious IAB Awards, highlighting Praxity's growth and achievements in the finance sector.
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PRAXITY NAMED ASSOCIATION OF YEAR AT IAB AWARDS

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Posted on September 20, 2014

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Praxity Wins Association of the Year

Praxity – the world’s largest Alliance of independent accountancy   firms – has been named the Association of the Year at the 2014 International Accounting Bulletin Awards.

Held at Holborn Bars, London, on 16 September, Praxity was also shortlisted in the Rising Star Association category – an Award it won last year.

Judges Praise Praxity’s Growth and Vision

The judges praised ‘Praxity’s strong growth during 2013, its spread of new members and a clear indication its growth is sustainable’. They concluded ‘With an annual revenue of $4.1bn, over 33,496 staff and an enhanced delivery of internal services to member firms and external services to clients, Praxity demonstrated strong performance and achievements in the past year’.

Praxity’s Graeme Gordon, left, receives his Award from Bernard Skalla, CEO Star Computers.

Praxity’s Graeme Gordon, left, receives his Award from Bernard Skalla, CEO Star Computers.

Member Firms Achieve Additional Nominations

Member firms Plante Moran, Moss Adams, Moores Rowland Indonesia and Mazars were shortlisted in the Employer of Year, Sustainable Firm of the Year and Social Media Networking Champion of the Year categories.

Executive Director Comments on Success

Graeme Gordon, Praxity Executive Director, comments: “Having previously been recognised as a Rising Star Association and now Association of the Year, it is clear we are going from strength to strength.  This Award confirms our belief that we, as an Alliance and our member firms in 97 countries are global leaders, delivering an unrivalled service to all our stakeholders.”

International Panel of Esteemed Judges

The judging panel comprised; Jane Howard, Head of Accounting & Actuarial Liability at Wragge & Co, Sue Almond, Head of External Affairs at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),  Ian Ball, Chairman of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and Ana Gyorkos, IAB Editor.

To find out more about Praxity visit www.praxity.com

Key Takeaways

  • Praxity was awarded Association of the Year at the 2014 International Accounting Bulletin Awards in London.
  • The judges highlighted Praxity’s robust growth in 2013, sustainable expansion, and enhanced client and internal service delivery.
  • Praxity recorded annual revenues of $4.1 bn and employed approximately 33,496 staff.
  • Senior leadership—including Graeme Gordon—emphasized Praxity’s evolution from Rising Star to global Alliance leader.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Praxity win at the IAB Awards?
Praxity was named Association of the Year at the 2014 International Accounting Bulletin Awards.
When and where were the awards held?
The awards took place on 16 September 2014 at Holborn Bars in London.
Why was Praxity recognized?
Judges praised its strong 2013 growth, expansion of member firms, sustainable development, $4.1 bn revenue, and 33,496 staff.
Had Praxity received previous recognition?
Yes, Praxity was shortlisted in the Rising Star Association category and had won that award the previous year.

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