ATLANTA, GA September 11, 2025 — Allinial Global, the world’s second largest accounting association, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Southwestern Talent, a Southwestern Family of Companies member with offices in Nashville and South Africa.

Southwestern Talent leverages a South Africa–based remote workforce to help US companies fill audit, accounting, payroll, administrative, legal, regulatory, and compliance roles.

Through their exclusive partnership, Allinial Global and Southwestern Talent are helping firms design smart, cross-border staffing strategies that generate real results. By providing access to highly qualified South African accounting talent, IFRS and US GAAP expertise, and scalable, financially efficient solutions, the partnership empowers firms to expand capacity and drive high-quality service.

“As an association, we’re focused on delivering value where it counts, and finding the right talent can be a game changer for firms seeking to elevate capacity, capability, and client outcomes,” said Allinial Global President and CEO Tony Sacre. “Our new partnership with Southwestern Talent provides members with tailored, cost-effective solutions and underscores our commitment to helping firms stay agile and competitive.”

“Southwestern Talent is pleased to be the trusted, offshore partner for Allinial Global members, connecting them to highly skilled South African accounting professionals who integrate seamlessly into existing teams. Our curated talent pool helps firms scale, reduce costs, and enable growth, bringing technical expertise, cultural alignment, time zone overlap, and workforce stability. Whether they need an individual long-term engagement or a fully managed global capacity solution, we provide firms with the flexibility and efficiency to meet changing client demands,” said Southwestern Talent’s Senior Partner Werner Barnard.

About Allinial Global:

Allinial Global is a member-based association dedicated to the success of independent accounting and consulting firms. Founded in 1969, this strategic affiliation of legally independent accounting firms has a mission to help members compete upstream, accelerate innovation and digital transformation, and drive lasting prosperity for their firms and their clients. Allinial Global is two-hundred and seventy members strong and growing, with locations throughout the world generating over $6 billion in collective revenues. With dedicated regional liaisons who have extensive connections throughout the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and the Asia Pacific region, members of Allinial Global are committed to providing the most agile, flexible, and client-centric solutions anywhere, anytime.

About Southwestern Talent:

Southwestern Talent (SWT) is a proud member of the Southwestern Family of Companies, founded in 1855 and headquartered in Nashville, TN. With a curated network of more than 1,300 vetted accounting professionals, including CPAs, intermediaries, and independent contractors, SWT is 100% focused on accounting talent. Led by an executive team with more than 55 years of combined experience, Southwestern Talent provides flexibility, cultural alignment, and stability to help firms increase capacity, optimize profitability, and deliver client-centric solutions across assurance, tax, advisory, and outsourced accounting services.

For press inquiries regarding Allinial Global, please contact:

Tony Sacre, President and CEO

Phone: 1-800-282-3680 | Email: tsacre@alliniallglobal.com