05.08

New Correspondent Firm Joins PKF International

New Correspondent Firm Joins PKF International

PKF International is delighted to announce the expansion of its francophone presence in Africa with the addition of CBSD Audit et Conseil as a correspondent firm in Mauritania.

Established in 1992, the firm currently consists of three Partners and 17 staff. Its client base includes public bodies, banks, and organisations from the construction, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors.

As well as providing business law and taxation guidance to a range of organisations from global firms down to SMEs and individuals, the firm also assists with real estate law, banking regulations, management consultancy, and mediation advice. It aims to lead the way in transparency and sustainability - integrity and ethics are key to CBSD’s operations.

The Managing Partner, Mamadou Mansour LY, comes from a strong background in auditing public and private enterprises and project management, and also has 25 years of audit experience with EY (previously Ernst & Young).

Managing Partner BA Samba Diom commented on the new alliance:

"CBSD has been operating for over 30 years and is a proven audit, legal and tax consulting, accounting and management firm in Mauritania and the West African and Maghreb sub-region. Our firm enjoys the confidence of donors such as the World Bank, the European Union, UNDP and the African Development Bank. Our efforts are continuously geared towards the ongoing satisfaction of our customers."

PKF International CEO James Hickey also commented on the new addition, saying:

“We are thrilled to welcome the new firm to the network, and we look forward to an exciting and rewarding partnership.”