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The Baker Tilly International World Conference recently was held in “The City of Lights” – Paris, France. Staying consistent with the theme of collaboration and embracing change, member firms from around the world met to discuss issues related to international communications and the global economy. Conference attendees included 340 delegates from more than 70 countries and more than 190 guests.

RubinBrown’s Jim Castellano, chairman of Baker Tilly International, provided the session’s opening remarks. The conference formally commenced with a reception in the Pyramide de Louvre, where Castellano thanked everyone for their commitment to the network and congratulated Baker Tilly International on 20 successful years. Castellano commented on the scale of change in the profession over the past two decades. He added that Baker Tilly International has matched the progress of the profession but continues to challenge each region for further growth and to operate as a business.

Robin Oakley, European political editor for CNN, provided an overview of the EU as it celebrates its 50th birthday. Oakley discussed whether the EU has been a success story and presented the need to strike a balance between economic reform and social protection. He felt the key test will be how the EU handles Turkey’s Union admission; immigration; the United States, China and Russia; and energy security.

To date, Baker Tilly International is the 8th largest accounting and consulting network in the world, with 138 independent firms representing 104 nations and annual aggregate billings of more than $2.5 billion. New members to Baker Tilly International represent Armenia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Spain and Zambia.