04 Apr 2023

MGI RAS ‘absolutely delighted’ to join MGI Worldwide global accounting network in South Africa immediately takes the MGI prefix

Exciting news from South Africa as growing Pretoria-based firm MGI RAS is welcomed to the MGI Worldwide Family. Choosing to adopt the MGI prefix right away and holding a prestigious re-brand launch event to mark the occasion, the firm further strengthens our reach in the Africa region.

Offering a full range of services and complete with its own leadership and development academy, MGI RAS is ‘absolutely delighted’ about the opportunity of being a member of MGI Worldwide and what this presents. The firm is excited to be part of a flourishing network of independent firms, and to start offering support and help to other members whose clients may be looking to do business in the country.

About MGI RAS

Celebrating 10 years in existence, and with over 80 years combined executive experience in the industry, MGI RAS has experienced remarkable growth in recent years in terms of revenue and clients. A firm of Chartered Accountants, ESG and IT experts, comprising of 6 partners and 77 employees. Its full range of services include a growing leadership and learning acceleration academy; audit (external and internal); quality assurance consulting; advisory services: corporate finance; sustainability and ESG advisory and assurance; financial management; and risk advisory.

 

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The firm is led by Patricia Stock, CEO. Since joining the MGI Worldwide network, Patricia has immersed herself fully in network life, participating in online and in-person meetings including the recent Africa region meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, and taking an active role in the MGI Worldwide Women Who Lead group aimed at encouraging and supporting the next generation of women and the future leaders of accounting. She is also a member of the Africa Regional Committee.

Patricia comments:

“We look forward to growing our relationship with other member firms and helping people realise their full growth potential through leadership and performance coaching. Furthermore, we are excited about providing help to firms to enable them to meet their quality objectives through the secondment of our experienced staff and offering the quality assurance consulting services.”

 

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What makes MGI RAS different?

MGI RAS is a firm that embraces diversity. The firm is committed to its people, society and to personal development through its academy, which also provides leadership coaching and is accredited with the three professional bodies namely ACCA, SAICA and SAIGA and the two Sector, Education and Training Authorities namely, LGSETA and Services SETA.

MGI RAS offers several soft skills programmes linked to South African Qualifications Authority’s Unit Standards as well as client-focused Business Coaching solutions for entrepreneurs, SMMEs and individuals committed to performance excellence. MGI RAS also strives to be a recognised as a leading provider of sustainable business management and governance solutions to transform organisations.

Why join the network and take the prefix?

The firm feels that it has been important to adopt the MGI prefix from the outset to take full advantage of the MGI Worldwide global brand and help to build the firm’s, and the network’s, solid reputation across the region. MGI RAS joins member firm MGI Bass Gordon of Cape Town in representing the network in South Africa.

 

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Celebrating milestones and re-brand

On 16 March 2023 MGI RAS hosted a thanksgiving and rebranding gala dinner, themed: “Our call to greatness and authentic collaboration”.

Patricia explains:

“The celebration came at a perfect time, 5 years after the restructuring of MGI RAS following the merger of three firms, and soon after becoming a member of MGI Worldwide. The MGI RAS team celebrated together with our esteemed guests who represented our diverse stakeholders’ group and who are part of our interconnected global village of supporters.”

MGI RAS was happy to welcome colleagues from MGI Bass Gordon in Cape Town, who attended the event in person.

“Having established a wonderful collaborative relationship in South Africa, our very own MGI Bass Gordon’s Partner, Stuart Hendler, spoke about the significance of being a member firm of MGI worldwide.”

MGI Worldwide CEO, Chris Borneman, and MGI Alekim Managing Partner, Felix Kimoli, sent congratulatory video messages. The whole event was live streamed and enjoyed the support of the virtual community.

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Prime location

MGI RAS’ head office is situated in Centurion, on the outskirts of Pretoria, the executive capital of South Africa; an important industrial centre known for its vibrant economy. With office locations in North-West and Mpumalanga provinces.
Located between the two major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg, Centurion is at the forefront of growth predictions for the commercial and industrial property market in the region, with developers and investors interested in the area. Thanks to its boom in recent years, many businesses have relocated there, and property development is boosting the ever-expanding city limits.

You can find out more about MGI RAS at the firm’s website or on their member profile page.
 

MGI Worldwide, is a top 20 ranked global accounting network and association with almost 9,000 professionals, accountants and tax experts in some 400 locations in over 100 countries around the world