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Regional Contact
Nikki White
Nikki has years of experience working with accounting firms and professional associations, providing support to member firms and affinity partners alike along with planning conferences and training. Nikki is responsible for development and growth of our EMEA region, working to strengthen relationships, support collaboration and ensure our members are getting the most value possible from the association.
EMEA REGIONAL MEETINGS
As a benefit of members, every spring, Abacus Worldwide® hosts meetings at a location within each region to focus on local topics, meaningful discussions and networking within the region.
The 2026 EMEA Regional Meeting was held in Paris on May 7-8.
Vantage Worldwide - EMEA Episodes
Vantage Worldwide is our monthly podcast that showcases countries around the world and shares insight into doing business around the world.
Germany Edition Revisited
On this special revisited episode of Vantage Worldwide, we revisit Germany, one of the world’s largest and most robust economies.
In this session we re-examine the current state of the German economy and explore how certain industry sectors are helping to shape its present resilience as well as its future. We also take a deep dive into a myriad of tax considerations, audit regulations and even employment law. It’s your ideal refresher for doing business in Germany.
Panelists:
Spain Edition
On this episode of Vantage Worldwide we explore the diverse and culturally rich nation of Spain! As one of Europe’s most resilient economies, we tap into the expertise of our panellists to discuss the various best practices and key considerations for businesses seeking to establish themselves in the country as well as cover key areas such as the nation’s tax regime, employment regulations and the ever growing clean energy sector.
This episode is moderated by Abacus Worldwide Asia Pacific Regional Director, Ravin Krishnan.
Panelists include:
- Günter Helbing, DIKEOS Abogados
- Joan Reyes, Avantges Outsourcing
UAE Edition
On this episode of Vantage Worldwide we visit the middle eastern economic powerhouse that is the United Arab Emirates! Known for its diverse range of economic activity and multicultural population, we speak to three experts with decades of experience assisting businesses from across the globe in not only setting up operations in the nation but to prosper and grow as well. From understanding the nation’s elective monarchy system and accounting standards to taxation and cultural nuances, listen in to get a comprehensive 101 on just what it takes to business in the UAE.
This episode was moderated by Abacus Worldwide Asia Pacific Regional Director, Ravin Krishnan.
Panelists include:
- Ratnakar Shetty, Mahendra Asher & Co
- Sijin K. Ravi, RBS Ravis Auditors LLC
- Taha Siddiqui, Ahmed M. Alsulaiman Certified Public Accountants
Italy Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Italy, a historic financial centre that is the third-largest national economy in the European Union and the eighth-largest in the world. This goes into depth on doing business in Italy and what it takes as a business to prosper and grow in the country.
Moderator:
- Roberto Ciccioli (Consultingcentre)
Panelists:
- Katia Agostini (Studio Fiscale Legale)
- Nicolas Galina (C.M.C.A. Consulenti Associati)
- Nicola Lanteri (Studio Lanteri Associazione Professionale)
Portugal Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Portugal, a major European economic hub with a strategic location and a plethora of investment opportunities. This episode delves deeper into what it takes to do business in Portugal.
Moderator:
- Joao Palma, Alfratrix, Lda
Panelists:
- Pedro Andresen Guimarães, HAAG
- Miguel Machado, Alfratrix, Lda
Germany Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Germany, a country at the intersection of Central and Western Europe. Abacus members will discuss the various tax laws and opportunities that are available in Germany which has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP.
Panelists:
- Jürgen von Lengerke, Moderator, Betriebs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft SHBB mbH
- Petra Göckel, ADJUVA Treuhand GmbH
- Alexander Rein, Stehle, Hollaender & Partner mbB
- Reiner Streit, Nawrot & Partner GmbH
Luxembourg Edition
In this episode of Vantage Worldwide Abacus members, Michele Canepa and Jorge Cunha from Global Trust Advisors discuss the economic landscape of Luxembourg and the opportunities to conduct business in this European country.
UK Edition
An overview of what it takes to do business in the UK from both a legal and financial perspective. The discussion focuses on: Setting up a business in the UK; Selling goods or services into the UK; Sending employees to the UK; and Buying a business in the UK.
This episode is moderated by Edward Lee from Howes Percival LLP with panelists:
- Adam Stronach, Harwood Hutton Advisory Services, LLP
- Clive J Halperin, GSC Solicitors LLP
- Mark Wildi, Baxter Baxter & Co
EMEA News
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes South African accounting firm to association
Abacus Worldwide® appoints new EMEA regional coordinator
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes Tanzanian accounting firm to association
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes Albanian accounting firm to association
Jordanian accounting firm joins Abacus Worldwide®
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes UK law firm to association
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes Turkish accounting firm to association
Qatari audit firm joins Abacus Worldwide® and TASK International
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes South African corporate accounting firm
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes Kenyan law firm to association
Uzbekistan audit firm joins Abacus Worldwide® and TASK
Abacus Worldwide® welcomes Moroccan audit & accounting firm
Abacus Worldwide welcomes Kabul-based corporate accounting firm
Abacus Worldwide welcomes CharterGroup to its membership
Ugandan accounting firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide adds law firm member in Ireland
Spanish accounting and advisory firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide expands Middle Eastern presence with Jordanian law firm
Female-led Ugandan law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Copenhagen law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide names lawyer as new EMEA Regional Director
Swedish law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide welcomes Bulgarian accounting firm as member
Norwegian accounting firm MerVerdi joins Abacus Worldwide
Texas accounting firm Pendas International joins Abacus Worldwide
Fovera Prostasia S.A. has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Factotum Group Becomes Newest Member of Abacus Worldwide
Zayed Accounting Firm Joins TASK and Abacus Worldwide in UAE
Four-office Egyptian law firm joins Abacus Worldwide an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms
Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Finspect LLP
Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Woods & Partners
Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, CMCA
Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Velvet Avocats