Recognised as one of the top eight networks in the industry, HLB stands as a dynamic global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. The company is powered by the expertise of 46,755 professionals across 157 countries, combining local insight with global capabilities to meet clients’ needs. HLB’s firms are not only deeply entrenched in their local communities but also intricately connected to professionals worldwide, ensuring that accountancy firms and professionals are available wherever they are needed.
HLB aims to make a lasting and positive impact on the future of its clients, people, and communities, prioritising their well-being and success. In a world of economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, climate change, and cybersecurity threats, the company aims to ensure that those within the HLB ecosystem thrive, both now and in the future. Driven by shared values and a collaborative spirit, HLB is committed to global cooperation and innovation in pursuit of this goal. This commitment enables the company to build resilience and cultivate success in an increasingly complex global environment.
Accounting and financial advisory services
HLB recognises that leading a business involves many complex challenges, so its network of global professionals dedicates themselves to guiding organisations through any difficulties they may face. The company offers a range of specially tailored advisory services for clients, including governments, non-profit organisations, SMEs, large corporate businesses, and startups.
HLB’s experts specialise in understanding and addressing the unique needs of each business and aim to act as trusted advisers to promote growth and operational excellence. By driving revenue growth, navigating regulatory compliance, leveraging new technology, or optimising supply chains, HLB helps its members to succeed in every way.
Audit and assurance advice
Having confidence in an auditor is crucial for audit and compliance work, given the fundamental importance of audit quality in maintaining trust in financial reporting and the integrity of financial information. HLB’s audit and assurance professionals are dedicated to conducting high-standard, multi-national audits across its entire network.
With experience in many industries and sectors, the organisation’s specialised audit teams focus on key risk areas, internal controls, and potential fraud to provide a global, comprehensive audit service. HLB also offers financial statement services and stays up to date with the newest technologies and methodologies to comply with the latest regulatory changes and international standards. HLB aims to provide value in every client audit engagement across all sectors, helping to improve an organisation’s credibility and success.
Tax support services
Operating internationally involves not only adhering to local tax laws, reporting requirements, and statutory filings but also staying updated with legislative changes. HLB’s global tax professionals provide proactive advice and support by planning and identifying a wide range of opportunities for both inbound and outbound businesses and corporations. Recognising that global businesses operate beyond their head office location, the company offers a full spectrum of tax services, including support for talent mobility strategies involving relocating to different tax jurisdictions. HLB’s experienced tax professionals understand that each business is unique and so its services are tailored to meet clients’ specific tax needs and objectives.
Digitally advanced financial services
HLB’s Affinity Programme demonstrates a modern and innovative approach to building long-term relationships between technology vendors and network firms. Designed to streamline the identification and implementation of cutting-edge tools, the program enhances the network’s technological capabilities by developing strong relationships with external technology vendors and strategic partners.
Accessible via a custom-built app store, member firms can browse a comprehensive portfolio of pre-approved software. Firms can then connect quickly and directly with external partners, providing them with access to dedicated training and support from both vendors and peers. With access to external partnerships established through the program, firms can leverage specialised expertise, without incurring the overhead costs of in-house development, and can benefit from the knowledge of an international network of 330 professional service firms.
By prioritising technology and strong strategic partnerships, HLB enhances its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry. The Affinity Programme helps HLB stay ahead of industry trends and positions HLB as a forward-thinking challenger network, able to offer its member firms fast access to the tools needed to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, from carbon accounting to intelligent automation.
Global China Service
HLB’s award-winning Global China Service, launched in 2010, pioneered the provision of one-stop-shop solutions to facilitate bilateral trade and investment between China and the rest of the world. With dedicated Chinese speaking professional teams in key commercial centres, the service has been instrumental in fostering the sustainable growth of Chinese companies locally, regionally, and globally.
HLB is set to embark on a global China outbound campaign, with a particular emphasis on Belt and Road markets, aimed at sharing expertise and leveraging local resources. Client forums are scheduled to occur in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, providing opportunities to explore synergies and partnerships with clients, prospects, and business associates.
Personalised financial business advice
When working with HLB, a trusted adviser will first take the time to fully understand a client’s business needs. The client will then be introduced to a localised HLB client team, which is tailored to each member to cover the jurisdictions of interest. The team will act as a business guide to help clients navigate the new business environment and comply with local regulations.
Each HLB adviser will also be kept up to date with a user’s foreign projects and act as an additional safety measure to prevent any misunderstandings and facilitate the growth of a strong client service relationship. HLB works closely with colleagues in many different countries to guarantee a seamless HLB client experience and successful launch in new territory.
About HLB
Innovative thinking and collaborative behaviour are key elements of HLB. Through five decades of working together, it has built a strong global network of professionals providing advisory and accounting services to a range of different clients.
When working with HLB, the company guarantees a consistently high level of quality and client experience across all HLB firms, whether in Costa Rica, China, or the Czech Republic. Through 46,755 partners and staff across the globe, the company uses its expert knowledge and wealth of experience to help clients reach their organisational goals both in domestic markets and oversees.