Introducing RSM Bentley Jennison

RSM International Conference, Singapore 2007

Introducing RSM Bentley JennisonTony Stockdale, National Managing Partner


““Our vision is to make Our vision is to make RSM Bentley Jennison the leading firm in the UK Bentley Jennison the leading firm in the UK in our selected markets, respected by clients and competitors for our in our selected markets, respected by clients and competitors for our

quality, levels of service and people”quality, levels of service and people”


BackgroundBackground

• Started in Birmingham in 1984• Core people ex KPMG• Launched Risk Management business in 1989• Adopted national structure in 1998• Opened London office in 1999• Joined RSMi in 2007


Our Culture Our Culture

The philosophy at the heart of RSM Bentley Jennison is to have:

“One common set of objectives that is clearly understood by everyone, which is implemented in an entrepreneurial

manner across all disciplines and locations, in the most appropriate way for the particular market.”


The Numbers:

Income and ClientsIncome and Clients

In 2003

$m

In 2006/07

$m

By 2010

$m

Audit and accounts 24 44 100

Tax (inc. Financial Management) 10 24 60

Risk Management 15 40 80

Consulting (inc.ISA & BIIS) 4 12 40

Corporate Finance 2 10 20

TOTAL 55 130 300


Geographical CoverageGeographical Coverage

RSM Bentley Jennison has:• Strong coverage throughout the UK• Offices in all key centres • Major operations in London, Birmingham, Leeds and

Manchester


Geographical CoverageGeographical Coverage


Refreshingly Different Refreshingly Different

• RSM Bentley Jennison is regarded as one of the most progressive professional services firms in the UK today.

• With 14 offices and circa 1000 staff, we can provide you and your clients with first class advice and support services across the UK.

• We provide a comprehensive range of solutions covering ten separate disciplines with highly experienced Partners and staff, many from ‘Big 4’ and ‘Group A’ backgrounds.


Refreshingly Different Refreshingly Different “This firm has shown real professionalism and real dedication to improvement. Its application and focus has left the other entrants well behind.”

Accountancy Age Awards for Excellence, Nov 2006. Winner – Large Firm of the Year

“With exceptional business growth, the firm takes a pride in delivering recognised year-on-year improvements in market performance and real development in client focus, internal effectiveness and innovation.”


Impact of RSMi on Bentley JennisonImpact of RSMi on Bentley Jennison

• Increase our organic growth:– More work from large corporates– Increased volume of work from internationally active mid-

corporates– Assist in growing our London practice– Provide enhanced profile

• Our overall objective is to increase our fee income by a minimum of a further 5% (excluding referred work) each year


Impact of Bentley Jennison on RSMiImpact of Bentley Jennison on RSMi

• Dynamic UK member• A member who wishes to contribute• Assist in the development of Risk Management Services

worldwide• Play a leading role in the building and development of

RSMi in Europe


Our Immediate PrioritiesOur Immediate Priorities

• Service your needs• New London premises (Jan 2008)• Raise the profile of RSM Bentley Jennison & RSMi

(commencing October 2007)• Expand partner and staff base• Build our relationships• Convert ex Robson Rhodes clients


THANK YOUTHANK YOU


““The greatest danger for all of us is not that our aim is The greatest danger for all of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we

reach it.”reach it.” MichelangeloMichelangelo

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