ADELAIDE, SA – 1 November 2011, Accountants and advisors, Moore Stephens announced today that 2IC Management will merge with Moore Stephens Adelaide.  The combined team of 6 Partners and 28 staff will be based at the Moore Stephens Adelaide offices on Flinders Street, Adelaide.

Commenting on the merger, Director of Moore Stephens Adelaide, Ian Anderson said, “2IC Management is a fantastic fit for our firm.  Like us, they have built their business on providing accounting and advisory services to SME business owners so they run more valuable, profitable and enjoyable businesses.

“The merger will capitalise on the strong cultural fit and growth opportunities of both firms.  We will continue to work with SMEs in South Australia but our focus on delivering outstanding results for our clients will be enhanced through greater resources and additional service offerings.” 

Geoff Richmond, founder of 2IC Management, said, “Joining Moore Stephens Adelaide after 17 years of growing 2IC Management is a natural next step for our business.  We are excited about the benefits the merger will give our people and clients.”

Both firms also provide an exclusive VIP ‘Coaching Club’ to South Australian business owners through a division called 10X.  As a result of the merger, Moore Stephens Adelaide now hosts the biggest 10X franchise territory in South Australia, giving clients the unique resource of professional business coaches to hold them accountable and keep them on track with implementation. 

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About Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens is a leading national network of eight independent firms of business advisors and
chartered accountants in all mainland capital cities of Australia. All Moore Stephens firms are longstanding members of their local business communities and specialise in providing highly personalised, expert and commercially astute audit, accounting and advisory services to their clients. All member firms are also independent members of Moore Stephens International Limited, a global association of 314 member firms with 638 representative offices in 97 countries and annual fees revenue of more than US$2 billion.

For further information:

Ian Anderson
Director
Moore Stephens Adelaide
T  (08) 8205 6200
M 0419 838 523
ianderson@moorestephens.com.au

www.moorestephens.com.au