PKF O’Connor Davies Hires Ralf Ruedenburg to Establish and Lead New German Desk
NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 08, 2018 -- PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, the nation's 29th largest accounting and advisory firm, announced today it has hired Ralf Ruedenburg. Ruedenburg will serve as principal and practice leader of the new German Desk specializing in audit, tax and advisory services, merger and acquisition advice and tax structuring for U.S., German, Austrian and Swiss clients.
“Ralf is exactly the right person to lead this exciting expansion,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. “As our international footprint continues to grow, his leadership and experience will be essential in further establishing a robust offering for U.S. clients conducting business in Germany and German, Austrian and Swiss clients conducting business in the U.S.”
This growth is part of PKF O’Connor Davies’ ongoing strategic expansion initiative to solidify world-class services for international markets and answer the call from our clients to extend the Firm’s practice areas. The German desk will provide clients with international insights, technical expertise and a deep cultural understanding of German business needs and priorities.
“I’m proud to join the incredible international team at PKF O’Connor Davies to expand our presence in the market where I began my career,” said Ruedenburg. “German-owned companies have a unique set of accounting needs, and I look forward to building a practice with exceptional professional services to drive better results for current and new clients.”
A native German speaker, Ruedenburg is a Germany Certified Public Accountant, tax advisor and an attorney in Germany. He has extensive experience, including managing the tax side of engagements with a specialization in planning. For more than 15 years, Ruedenburg has built his career on providing superior service for clients and developing teams that match his commitment to excellence. He has also worked with U.S. subsidiaries of German parent companies and is well versed in audits and reviews in adherence with IFRS/US-GAAP and German GAAP.
The German Desk is the latest expansion designed to meet the specific needs of our expanding international client base, similar to what the firm’s China Desk has done in Asia. PKF O'Connor Davies is the lead North American partner in the PKF global network of independent accounting and advisory firms.
About PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP is a full service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland, and more than 700 professionals, led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.
PKF O’Connor Davies is ranked number 29 in Accounting Today’s 2018 “Top 100 Firms” list and the Firm is also recognized as a “Leader in Audit and Accounting,” a “Pacesetter in Growth” and one of the “Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic.” PKF O’Connor Davies is ranked number 28 in INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2017 “Top 100 Firms” list and recognized as one of the “Top Ten Fastest-Growing Firms." In 2017, PKF O'Connor Davies was named one of Vault's Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 11th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain’s New York Business, and the 11th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz’s 2017 rankings.
By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O'Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are intimately involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm’s seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.
PKF O’Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O’Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today’s ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.
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Kathleen O’Toole, PKF O'Connor Davies, https://www.pkfod.com/, 914-341-7076, [email protected]
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