HLB International, one of the leading global accountancy networks with presence in 150 countries, has entered the Rwandan market after signing of a new member firm in Rwanda, M.N & Associates CPA.

M.N & Associates, based in Kigali, Rwanda, is a firm of Certified Public Accountants offering expertise in audit and assurance, accounting and compliance services, taxation as well as advisory servicesand is among the leading accounting firms’ in Rwanda.

Michael Maina, a partner at M.N & Associates CPA, said that the development will amongst other things, bring growth in expertise in the sector.

"We are excited about our partnership with HLB International which will enhance our continued provision of quality services to our clients,” he said.

Following the partnership, M.N & Associates has consequently changed its’ firm name to HLB MN Ltd.

HLB International is a leading worldwide network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.

Formed in 1969, HLB International serves clients through its member firms in 150 countries, has 2,210 partners and 25,000 staff in over 700 offices worldwide.

Member firms are well-established locally with many firms ranked among the ten nationally.

HLB International is a member of the Forum of Firms and focuses on quality and personal service, reinforced by regular quality assurance reviews of all member firms and compliance to international audit manual and membership of external professional bodies focused on quality issues.