The global accounting network Kreston International has expanded its capacity in Qatar with the addition of Kreston SVP, formerly SVP Chartered Accountants.

Spanning 125 countries with a headcount of over 25,000 and revenues in excess of $2 billion last year, Kreston International features among the world’s largest mid-tier accounting networks, alongside names such as BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, and Crowe. In the Middle East, Kreston has a presence stretching the peninsular from Beirut to Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.

Offering audit, accounting, tax and consultancy services, Kreston SVP is headed up by Managing Partner Sheji Valiyakath and 3 Partners.

Liza Robbins, Kreston CEO, said: “The admittance of Kreston SVP gives us additional resource and valuable representation in this important region. The firm’s decision to brand upon entry is testament to their commitment to quality and to the key values so important within the Kreston network. We look forward to working with Sheji and team in future”.

Musthafa Bakar, Partner of Audit and Advisory commented:

“To be admitted as a member of Kreston International is a remarkable development for our firm. Through this strategic alliance and, by taking the Kreston brand, we hope to further raise our profile and credibility in the accounting market place and to serve our growing international client base by collaborating with our fellow member firm in the region and with those across the network.”