Mazars, the integrated and independent international organisation specialising in audit, accountancy, tax, legal and consulting services, has announced 2014-2015 fiscal year results of €1.252bn.  This figure is up 15.9% from last year, driven by 6.0% organic growth, 6.0% external growth - in particular from the merger with Roever Broenner Susat in early 2015 - and a 3.9% Forex effect.

Mazars finalised a merger with Chinese audit firm ZhongShen ZhongHuan in December 2015, to create a full-service firm with the ability to support clients in 77 countries. Since 1997, Mazars' unique integrated partnership model has proven successful in China, and the merger will enable the Mazars partnership to continue delivering exceptional value in the Chinese audit and consulting sector.

This merger will bring together more than 1,800 professionals, including 83 partners, from 15 offices across mainland China. Recognised as a leader in Financial Services (notably in the bank and insurance industries), Mazars will combine its expertise with ZhongShen ZhongHuan's market reach over the next two years, so as to be ready for the next mandatory audit rotation for banks. The new group's unique integrated partnership structure offers numerous growth opportunities for professionals and will deliver high value to both existing and new clients, with stronger teams and offices in all major Chinese cities.

This merger will ensure that Mazars continues to strengthen its position in high-growth economies on all continents, and follows mergers in Germany, Australia, Mozambique and Cyprus during 2015.

Philippe Castagnac, CEO of Mazars and Chairman of the Executive Board, states that "after the integration of an important German structure in 2015, this operation in China is not only a significant boost to Mazars' presence and capacities, but also an undertaking for additional development within one of the world's leading economies."

Anthony Attard, Managing Partner of Mazars in Malta states that "this news of Mazars' growth, coupled with the merger with a major Chinese partner, underline the ever-expanding range and scope of the services that Mazars in Malta can offer its clients. As an integrated member firm of the Mazars Group, we are in a position to draw invaluable experience and resources from around the world.  I am certain that our clients will greatly benefit from the strategic international developments announced by Mazars".