DFK news

DFK International has been awarded Association of the Year at the prestigious 2025 International Accounting Awards, recognising the association’s outstanding growth, commitment to excellence and the strength of its global community.

Since May, Gestión Empresarial has officially been a member of DFK International, one of the most prestigious associations of independent firms in accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting. This milestone marks a new chapter in its journey toward global excellence, while maintaining its close ties and commitment to the local market.

We are proud to share that Kinnari Doshi, Managing Partner at our Dubai-based member firm, N.R. Doshi & Partners, was recently featured in Gulf News.

The DFK Laurence Varnay team proudly represented the firm at the DFK ANZ Annual Conference 2025, held at the stunning Sofitel Broadbeach from 21–23 May. This event brought together leaders and emerging professionals from across the DFK ANZ group for a packed program of insights, collaboration, and innovation in the accounting and advisory space.

We’re excited to share and congratulate Gary Phelps, Insurance Claims and Loss Litigation Partner at Davis Martindale, for being recognised as Forensic Accounting Expert of the Year.

DFK International has once again been ranked among the world’s top global accounting associations in the latest International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) rankings, reaffirming its strong position in the accounting industry.

DFK International recently completed a tour of Greater China, reaffirming our commitment to building stronger connections, nurturing collaboration and supporting member firms in delivering greater value to their clients across the region.

A Midlands independent accountancy firm has expanded by opening a new office in Birmingham following a significant period of growth.

As Crowleys DFK celebrate their 50th anniversary, they are delighted to announce the promotion of eight committed individuals to key leadership and management positions within the firm. These promotions reflect their dedication, hard work, and exceptional contributions to our success.

Shaw Gibbs is delighted to announce the appointment of Angus MacGregor as Chief People Officer (CPO).

Shaw Gibbs is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner. With 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurial businesses, he specialises in systems selection and transformation within client’s financial functions.

From the very beginning, it was clear that the exceptional teams based in Bristol and Exeter, led by Matt Bracher, were remarkably in tune with the Gravita team. Not just in our shared vision for the future of the accountancy profession, but also in our approach towards people – caring for colleagues, clients and communities.

Pozitiviti DFK and Fidinter have teamed up to deliver a high-quality audit for a client, showcasing the strength of DFK collaboration.

We are delighted to share with you all a success story that not only strengthens DFK's global reputation, but also highlights the importance of international collaboration within our community.

Meet Michaela!

Shaw Gibbs is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Watkins and Darshil Shah to Director of Accounts and Director of Outsourcing, respectively.

ABAB and Alfa continue under the new name: aaff. Whilst the merger between the two companies was finalised in the summer of 2024, the new name and branding will become visible to the public now. This means that both companies unite under the aaff banner.

Shaw Gibbs are pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell Smith as Chief Financial Officer succeeding John Williams who has been with the company since the investment by Apiary Capital in November 2022.

Martin and Company (part of the Shaw Gibbs Group) are pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Ball as Tax Partner. Lisa, who has been in the industry for 30+ years, has extensive experience in tax, particularly in family agri-businesses, Inheritance Tax (IHT) and succession planning.

Shaw Gibbs, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce merger with Langdowns DFK (Langdowns), a well-respected practice with three offices in Hampshire.