MSI Global Alliance was announced winner of ‘Association of the Year’ at the 2013 International Accounting Bulletin Awards

Attracting more than 100 nominations worldwide, the IAB awards were judged by an independent panel of accounting experts which saw MSI Global Alliance (MSI) emerge as the winner in one of the most competitive categories with six associations shortlisted.

The International Accounting Bulletin is the leading authority of the global accounting industry and regularly analyses firm performance and best practices. The 2013 IAB awards honour individual excellence, innovative practices and firms that have risen above their peers in the past 12 months.

MSI was praised for effectively harnessing the use of innovative technology to connect with its global members having recognised the fundamental shift in the way in which professional firms, clients and stakeholders communicate.

Donal Watkin, chief executive at MSI, said: “The award is a significant endorsement of our growing presence in the international marketplace, the calibre of our members and our focus on building strong collaborative relationships between firms across the association. It is also a recognition of the strong contribution from our Secretariat team, to whom I would like to express my gratitude.”

MSI was presented with the Association of the Year award during the IAB awards ceremony held at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in London on 14th March.