Singapore, February 1, 2024
KNAV, a leading international accounting and advisory firm, is thrilled to announce the merger of Natarajan & Swaminathan , a well-established and reputable audit firm in Singapore. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in KNAV’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its local presence in the countries it operates and expanding its footprint in the region.
Founded over seven decades ago, Natarajan & Swaminathan has earned a strong reputation for providing high-quality audit and tax services to clients in Singapore. With a dedicated team of professionals and a deep understanding of the local business landscape, Natarajan & Swaminathan has been a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.
KNAV already has a strong presence in Singapore, with an existing audit and advisory firm. The Natarajan & Swaminathan merger further enhances KNAV’s capabilities in this key market. By combining the strengths of Natarajan & Swaminathan with KNAV’s global expertise, clients in Singapore can expect an even higher level of service, comprehensive solutions, and access to a broader network of professionals. Natarajan & Swaminathan will be added as a member of KNAV international Limited, a network of independent accounting firms, which recently became a member of the Forum of Firms.
Atul Deshmukh, Chief Strategy Officer at KNAV highlighted the merger’s importance, saying, ” Natarajan & Swaminathan strengthens KNAV’s presence in Singapore and supports our international market strategy. It will contribute to our continued growth in the Asia-Pacific, serving clients with auditing services, tax planning, and business consulting. As like-minded firms, we are enhancing our people-centric, growth-oriented culture. The merger also improves our ability to expand our client base in Singapore and beyond.
Dominique Tan, KNAV’s country leader in Singapore, added, “This merger reinforces our capacity to serve our audit clients more effectively and enabling us to provide tax services to our clientele in Singapore. With the addition of three new partners and an increase in staff by 27 people, our team dedicated to the Singapore practice now comprises 48 members, including 6 partners, further enhancing our client service capabilities.”
Narayanamohan, Managing Partner of Natarajan & Swaminathan , remarked, “We are thrilled to join forces with KNAV. This union will open new opportunities for our clients and staff, while maintaining the trusted relationships we have built over the past seven decades. The shared values and commitment to client success and to our staff make this partnership a natural fit.”
Natarajan & Swaminathan will continue to operate under its existing name, and its current leadership team will remain in place, ensuring a smooth transition for both clients and staff. The combined expertise of KNAV and Natarajan & Swaminathan will result in a synergy that enhances the services provided to clients in Singapore.
Enhancing local presence in KNAV’s operational countries is a core growth strategy. The merger with Natarajan & Swaminathan reaffirms KNAV’s commitment to this approach in Singapore and bolsters its standing in the global accounting and advisory industry.
About KNAV:
KNAV is an accounting and advisory firm offering a full spectrum of assurance, tax, and advisory services. Our presence in the USA, India, UK, Singapore, Canada, and Netherlands makes us a global entity with local expertise.
We pride ourselves on our multi-cultural, experienced teams and shared knowledge of cross-border laws and regulations to ensure that you are on top of your compliance management and meet every business milestone with confidence and clarity.
As ‘Partners Beyond Boundaries,’ we bring our expertise in region-specific financial reporting. We assist in conducting mandated financial audits across our locations, including public interest entity audits. With our experience, we can assist in tax filings and advise on all tax transactions resulting from M&A. Our gamut of advisory services includes technical accounting, client accounting, valuations, fairness opinions, readiness for significant organizational shifts, and transaction advisory.
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