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Dallas-Based Accounting Firm FORVIS and Paris’ Mazars Launch $5B Forvis Mazars Global Network
FORVIS CEO Tom Watson, left, and Hervé Hélias, CEO and Chairman of Mazars Group. [Photos: Business Wire]
Dallas-based accounting firm FORVIS and Paris, France-based Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, have officially launched their new global network, Forvis Mazars—a top 10 global network said to be the largest new entrant into the global rankings in decades.
As a two-firm network, Forvis Mazars is unique in the market and says it provides “the agility, capacity, and coverage” to support clients wherever in the world they operate. The network will be governed through a structure that includes a global network board, responsible for enabling seamless collaboration and client delivery worldwide.
The two companies’ global network formation was first announced last November.
The new global network board
Hervé Hélias will serve as the first chair of the Global Network Board. Hélias also will continue to serve his ongoing mandate as chairman of the Group Executive Board of Forvis Mazars Group, SC (formerly Mazars Group).
Matt Snow, Chairman of Forvis Mazars, LLP (formerly FORVIS, LLP) will serve as Vice Chair of the Global Network Board.
In the United States, Tom Watson will continue to serve as CEO of Forvis Mazars LLP (formerly FORVIS, LLP) and will also sit on the Global Network Board.
“Forvis Mazars is built on our commitment to listen to our clients, anticipate the challenges they face, and deliver an unmatched client experience in all that we do,” Watson said in a statement. “This new network will quickly unlock new opportunities for our clients and our people, and both groups can feel confident that we are making decisions with their long-term success in mind.”
Rob Pruitt, Fran Randall and Tim York from Forvis Mazars LLP will sit on the Global Network Board. David Chaudat, Pascal Jauffret, Véronique Ryckaert and Phil Verity from Forvis Mazars Group will sit on the Global Network Board.
‘Excellence, everywhere, under a single global brand’
Hélias said that the two companies have worked together for more than 20 years, sharing a commitment to “delivering an outstanding client experience.” And now the united companies will “deliver excellence, everywhere, under a single global brand.”
“Clients will get consistent, high-quality, comprehensive services worldwide, and we remain agile and flexible to their specific needs,” Hélias said in a statement. “I’m extremely proud to serve as first Chair of the Global Network Board. Working together, I am confident that our two firms will continue to empower our people to raise the bar for client service standards, while challenging industry opportunities to support future needs in local markets.”
As part of the formation of the network, Mazars USA will join Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States, adding 1,000 more professionals and 14 office locations, bringing the total locations to more than 80.
Forvis Mazars is the eighth largest public accounting firm in the U.S., with approximate revenue of more than $2 billion and over 7,000 employees.
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FORVIS is the eighth largest public accounting firm in the U.S. and Mazars is a Paris-based international audit, tax, and advisory firm. With $5 billion in combined revenues, the companies will operate under the Forvis Mazars brand worldwide effective June 1, 2024.
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The vigil – filled with hymns, prayers, and candles – brought together neighbors, local leaders, and pastors, many of whom were personally connected to those who died.
Just down the street, the debris field marks where three people were killed and five others injured when an explosion and fire tore through the complex earlier in the day.
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Among those honored was Sylvia Collins, a Democratic Party precinct chair known for her energy, advocacy, and signature raised‑fist rally pose.
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Authorities have not yet released the names of the other two victims, believed to be a young woman and her toddler.
Search and Recovery Complete, Cause Still Unknown
Dallas Fire‑Rescue Chief Justin Ball confirmed that the search and recovery phase is complete, though he declined to comment on whether construction crews digging near the property may have struck a natural gas line before the blast.
Ball also defended the actions of firefighters who were on scene for up to 10 minutes before the explosion without ordering evacuations. He said crews first had to locate the source of the gas odor, secure a water supply, and gear up before they could begin clearing the building.
Lawsuit Filed Against Atmos Energy
One survivor has already filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy, accusing the utility of failing to properly monitor for gas leaks. Attorney Sadi Antonmattei‑Goitia said incidents like this “don’t happen without bad decisions being made.”
Atmos did not respond to questions about the lawsuit but issued a statement saying the company’s “hearts go out to the people who were tragically lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.”
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A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. Authorities say at least three people, including a child, were killed. Other residents are unaccounted for.
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