New member firms in Zambia and Uganda join the UHY network

July 31, 2015 - PRLog -- Global accountancy network UHYextends its coverage in Africa by appointing AMO Certified Public Accountants in Zambia and ST & Associates in Uganda.

“Both firms bring strong local and regional expertise and market knowledge enhancing our capabilities in this region. Furthermore, UHY will soon also be adding a firm in Tanzania and not to overlook our strong established presence in Kenya, represented by UHY Kenya.” says Ladislav Hornan, chairman of UHY.

AMO Certified Public Accountants is based in Zambia’s capital Lusaka. The firm provides audit, tax, business consulting, pay-roll and forensic accounting services to a portfolio of clients based locally and in neighbouring South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe primarily in the construction, leasing/insurance and wholesale/retail sectors.

Managing partner Dion Banda of AMO says: “The global presence of the network combined with its reputable brand not only elevates our own corporate culture and status to a strong internationally focused firm but also provides further reassurance to global clients seeking investment in the region.”

ST & Associates, based in the Uganda’s capital Kampala, brings to UHY great local knowledge and expertise especially in the oil, gas and minerals sector as the only local independent firm registered with the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. The firm provides audit, bookkeeping and tax services to a portfolio of clients in additional sectors such as construction, tourism, manufacturing and Not for Profit/NGO industries.

Chief executive officer Sam Thakkar of ST & Associates says: “Our membership of the UHY global network will enhance our local capabilities and enforce our commitment to support international clients seeking to invest in East Africa.”

Ladislav further comments: “Investments in infrastructure,especially in mining, power generation and roads, ensure that growth remains robust in Zambia,creating opportunities for foreign investments. Uganda, as a country still has its challenges, but ‘Uganda Vision 2040’ aspires to transform the country. Currently the country’s capability to manage reform, privatisation and development, especially in the oil and gas sector, combined with rapid urbanisation and infrastructure programs maintain an upward economic growth pattern. We are delighted AMO and ST & Associates have joined the UHY network reinforcing our African market coveragefor the benefit of our international client base and potential investors.”

The new member firms will soon be adopting the UHY branding.

UHY press contact: Dominique Maeremans, marketing & business development manager, UHY International, Quadrant House, 4 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, UK.  Tel: +44 20 7767 2621, or email: d.maeremans@uhy.com

Liaison office for AMO Certified Public Accountants

Contact: Managing Partner, Dion Banda on +260 211 251383  Email: info@amocpa.com          website:www.amocpa.com

Liaison office for ST & Associates

Contact: Chief executive officer, Sam Thakkar on +256 794 701212  Email:sam@stassociates.org          website:www.stassociates.org

About UHY, the network

Established in 1986 and based in London, UK, UHY is a network of independent audit, accounting, tax and consulting firms with offices in over 296 major business centres across more than 89 countries.

Our staff members, over 7,660 strong, are proud to be part of the 16th largest international accounting and consultancy network. Each member of UHY is a legally separate and independent firm. For further information on UHY please go to www.uhy.com.

UHY is a member of the Forum of Firms, an association of international networks of accounting firms. For additional information on the Forum of Firms, visit www.forumoffirms.org