The Leading Edge Alliance has been ranked by the International Accounting Bulletin as the third largest international association of independent accounting firms for 2009.

In Malta, the Notabile Consulting Group forms part of this alliance.

The LEA is an international partnership of independently owned accounting and consulting firms. Nine years since its inception, The LEA now has more than 140 member firms worldwide, with collective revenues exceeding $2 billion. More than 90 countries are represented in the association.

“When the idea was conceived, the plan was to introduce an independent association to help firms compete with the Big Four. This year’s growth rate of 29 per cent is a testament to the independent successes of member firms, their ability to compete and the appeal of an accomplished association,” said Gary Shamis, managing partner of SS&G Financial Services, Inc., and LEA chair emeritus. “It is also verification that the success and reputation of a business is largely dependent on its alliances, and accounting is no exception.”

“By utilising technology, developing innovative special interest groups and connecting internationally to the knowledge of our member firms, The Leading Edge Alliance members are able compete on a substantial scale, throughout the country and across the globe,” said Michael Cain, managing partner of Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain, PC, and LEA chair. “LEA provides the resources that support their consistent growth and, subsequently, its own.”

The Notabile Consulting Group is a full-service certified public accounting, business advisory and management consulting firm encompassing a range of professional services in accounting and consultancy.

Asked to comment about this achievement and how he sees his company within this network, Notabile managing partner Simon Vella said that the company’s association with Leading Edge Alliance provides the already very strong local client base, and an ever-increasing international client base, with the confidence only available from such an alliance.

“In line with our mission, we help our clients grow both locally and abroad and also assist international clients to include Malta as a significant pillar within their organisation” said Mr Vella.