CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a worldwide network of independent audit and consulting firms, has welcomed Expact Partners from Morocco as its newest member. Following the integration, the firm will adopt the CLA Global brand and operate under the name CLA Expact.
Located in Casablanca, CLA Expact comprises over 30 employees and three partners, offering a comprehensive suite of services in auditing, consulting, tax advisory, and outsourcing. The firm caters to a wide array of sectors, including consumer goods, education, finance, public services, hospitality and leisure, healthcare, real estate, construction, and technology.
Rochdi Chmali, Managing Partner of CLA Expact, expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential, stating: “As a growing firm, we’ve identified numerous opportunities for expansion and believe that our development knows no boundaries. To go further, it’s crucial to align ourselves with capable professionals who share our values and ambitions. Today, we take a significant step forward by opening ourselves to the international market, reflecting our commitment to seize opportunities on a global scale. Joining CLA Global provides us with enhanced collaboration, shared resources, and privileged access to international markets—key assets for realizing our future vision.”
Paul English, CEO of CLA Global, highlighted the importance of the move: “Integrating our first member firm in Africa is a major milestone for CLA Global, as the region is central to our strategic priorities. CLA Expact’s desire to expand and embrace an international dimension aligns perfectly with the vision and values of our network. Their membership will strengthen our global presence and unlock new avenues for collaboration.”
Founded on July 1, 2022, through a partnership between CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and Evelyn Partners, CLA Global now operates more than 235 offices worldwide with over 15,000 employees. Its member firms support businesses of all sizes, particularly high-growth, innovative companies with international ambitions.
The addition of CLA Expact not only underscores CLA Global’s commitment to expanding its footprint but also highlights Africa’s growing importance in the global professional services landscape.
