Cutcher & Neale’s Audit Services Division, Cutcher & Neale Assurance Pty Ltd, has joined the HLB Mann Judd Australiasian Association as a representative firm.

It brings the number of HLB Mann Judd firms to nine member firms and three representative firms, with 86 partners across Australia.

Mark O’Connor, Head of Cutcher & Neale Assurance, said that with the growth in the audit client base, broader scope and diversity of audit and advisory services it is now providing to clients, it made sense for the firm to have access to the depth of experience and expertise of the HLB Association to complement its own resources.

“We already have a solid foundation for a long-term relationship with HLB Mann Judd, and we are pleased to be joining a network that shares our values, especially our strong audit practice,” Mark said.

“Like us, HLB Mann Judd places emphasis on quality control and quality improvement, and seeks to work with clients to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their businesses.

“We both also have a deep understanding of the not-for-profit services sector and a passionfor helping those that help others.

Nationally, HLB Mann Judd also provides assurance and corporate advisory services to a range of industries including mining, manufacturing, financial services, registered clubs, health and aged care and this experience also reflects the diversity of Cutcher & Neale’s audit client base.

The HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association is part of HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisors. HLB International is present in over 150 countries worldwide, with member firms providing a comprehensive array of audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients of all industry sectors.

Tony Fittler, Chairman of the HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association, said that there has been strong links between the firms over several years, and bringing them within the Australasian Association will strengthen its offering both within Australia and throughout the region.

“Cutcher & Neale has similar values and ethics [to HLB] as well as being dedicated to delivering the best possible service to clients,” Tony said.

“They are a strong and well-established firm in their market and will bring particular skills and experience to the association in their region.”

Cutcher & Neale is a Newcastle and Sydney based professional accounting and financial firm offering a suite of services.

IMAGE | Head of Cutcher & Neale Assurance, Mark O’Connor.