Russell Bedford Welcomes New Japanese Affiliate

London, United Kingdom, October 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Russell Bedford International, a global CPA firm network, has welcomed Tokyo Chuo Audit Corporation as its new correspondent in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Chuo Audit Corporation was established in 2011 by a group of qualified Japanese CPAs with extensive experience in other audit practices, including Big-4 firms. The partners are Yoshiharu Ueno, Kyuma Muroi, Akira Koizumi, Toshio Ito, Nobumoto Mori and Tomoatsu Inobe.

The firm's main focus is on providing audit and assurance services, including IPO and disclosure services, internal audit, financial due diligence and business evaluation. Through an associated group practice, it also provides accounting and tax-related services.

Tokyo Chuo serves both public and private sector clients, including trading, real estate, retail, investment, manufacturing and financial services businesses. The firm has specialist experience in assisting Japanese companies doing business in the Asia-Pacific region, including China.

For further information, contact Yoshiharu Ueno on tel: +81 3 5524 1900, e-mail: tc@tokyo-chuo.or.jp. Alternatively, visit the websites at www.tokyo-chuo.or.jp/English and www.russellbedford.com.

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About Russell Bedford International

Established in 1983, Russell Bedford International is a global network of independent firms of accountants, auditors, tax advisers and business consultants. Ranked amongst the world's leading accounting and audit networks, Russell Bedford is represented by some 460 partners, 5000 staff and 200 offices in more than 80 countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

All Russell Bedford affiliates are well-established firms offering international business advice and services to local and multinational clients. Most provide a full range of services comprising accounting, auditing, tax advice, general business guidance and financial consulting.

Russell Bedford International is a full member of the IFAC Forum of Firms. It has a globally coordinated quality assurance programme and is committed to the use of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).