| WHO ARE WE Historically in Brazil the accounting profession was not considered as one of the most prestigious ones, such as medicine and law. This is the opposite of what happened in more developed countries. However, the partners of AEG believe that the necessary economic development of Brazil will cause a review in the role of the accounting profession. Valorized accountants are a guarantee of quality and transparency in the companies’ financial reports, making them more reliable for investors. Following the example of more developed countries, Brazil will need a strong capital market to leverage and support its economic growth. And a strong capital market depends on good accounting. The partners of AEG believe that in the future only the best prepared accountants and accounting firms will survive this review in the role of the profession, and the new demands of the market. With this belief they founded AEG, always trying to position the firm in the market as a different one, totally quality oriented. And quality in services depends on two pillars: people and training. In terms of people AEG tries to recruit trainees who wish to invest in their careers, who want continuous learning and professional growth. In terms of training, AEG continually invests in the preparation of its employees. All the Companies’ employees in the technical areas are either graduated in accounting, or are studying it with financial support from the firm. AEG is a young firm. However, it is one of the Company’s principles to give space for the professional growth of the best professionals. The best ones may become partners. It is our understanding that this perspective maintains the motivation of our team for the work and development. It is also a way to bring new minds and ideas to the command of the firm. We know that all these principles and beliefs do not assure perfection. It is very challenging to work as accountants in a country where the tax legislation changes almost daily. However, the firm believes to be in the right way, continuously investing in the preparation of the team, focused in offering excellent service to its clients. THE PARTNERS AEG has long experience in accounting and tax services. Their formation happened in the very serious and professional environment of international audit firms, substantially at Arthur Andersen (present Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu). From there they brought the compromise with quality, ethics and satisfaction of the client. For them it is an honor to have a firm such as Arthur Andersen in their professional background. The partners have a compromise with the continuous improvement in the quality of services. It is their personal commitment to offer a very professional alternative for outsourcing accounting, tax and payroll services. Besides being an excellent accounting firm, the partners of AEG want it to be a place where people are happy to work in. Thus, they believe in a philosophy of work where people have more freedom to work, to define priorities, with less hierarchy and rules. An environment where each person must be aware of its professional responsibilities and work to deliver the best service. |