- RSM International
Infobox Company
name = RSM International
company_
type = Member firms
foundation = 1964
location =London
key_people = Jean Stephens, CEO
industry =Professional services
products =Audit Accounting Tax Consulting Financial advisory
num_employees = 24,000
revenue = (2006) [http://www.rsmi.com/Website/web.nsf/pages/DOC4A0333774100C9E6802571030047D429]
homepage = [http://www.rsmi.com/ www.rsmi.com]RSM International is a global network of professional service firms. Member firms operate in over 70 countries worldwide, employing over 23,000 people. Total revenues for 2006 were in excess of $2.7 billion USD, placing RSM International in the top 7 global accountancy firms. [World Accounting Intelligence - Top International networks by income] ]
Unlike the Big 4 accountancy firms, member firms of RSM International operate in their home countries under their own firm names. Member firms that meet a number of membership requirements are permitted to adopt RSM as a prefix as part of their firm name.
History
RSM International has been in continuous existence since 1964, when it began as a small network that was originally called DRM. In 1993 the organisation restructured and changed its name to RSM International.
Historically, the prefix ‘RSM’ was derived from the initials of 3 of the original member firms of the organisation: Robson Rhodes (UK), Salustro Reydel (France) and McGladrey & Pullen (USA). This historical foundation, however, no longer bears any relevance to the organisation today and RSM has now become a name in its own right.
With effect from 1 January 2006, RSM International appointed Jean Stephens as its CEO for a five-year term. [ [http://www.rsmi.com/Website/web.nsf/pages/DOC39C564F74F616C49802571060063ACE9/$file/CEO%20Appointment.pdf RSM International press release] December 2005, 19] This made her the first woman chief executive of a top 10 global accounting network. [ [http://www.s-ox.com/news/detail.cfm?articleID=1669 RSM International Names Jean Stephens Chief Executive Officer] March 8, 2005, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal] Jean Stephens replaced M.Sabry Heakal, who had held the post for 10 years from 1 November 1995.
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Member firms
The largest member firms include:
* and McGladrey and Pullen
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* : RSM Bird Cameron
* : RSM Nelson Wheeler
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* : [http://www.arsiusglobal.com RSM Arsius Global] (Consulting)
* : RSM Bogarín, Erhard, Padilla, Alvarez & Martínez (Auditory)
* : RSM France
* : RSM Plus
* : RSM Betty & Dickson
* : Shinhan Accounting Corporation
* : RSM Advisory
* : RSM Boucinhas, Campos & Contiervices
In addition to auditing, RSM International member firms provide their clients with a wide range of services. These include:Fact|date=September 2007
*Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
*Tax services
*International Financial Reporting Standards advice and compliance
*Internal audit
*Mergers and acquisitions advice
*Management consulting References
External links
* [http://www.rsmi.com/Website/web.nsf RSM International]
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