COURTICE, ON, Nov. 8, 2012 /CNW/ – ROCG Hobb & Company Consulting Inc.
has joined Collins Barrow. Now operating as Collins Barrow Durham
Consultants Inc., the firm is part of an impressive network with nearly
40 offices across Canada.

“Since its inception, Hobb & Company was dedicated to providing greater
clarity and innovative solutions to increase client profitability.
Collins Barrow has built its name on precisely the same commitment,”
says Peter Hobb, Founding Partner of Hobb & Company. “With this move we
are joining a collaborative, national network to ensure that as our
clients continue to expand their businesses they will have seamless
access to specialty services and unsurpassed local expertise.”

Serving Durham Region, the firm maintains its legal autonomy and
independence. These were crucial factors contributing to the decision
to join the Collins Barrow network.

“Having developed a reputation for integrity and service excellence, our
full team is in support of this transition to the Collins Barrow
network,” says Peter Spratt, Vice President at Collins Barrow Durham
Consultants Inc. “Today we continue to provide our clients with leading
advice and solutions that help in achieving managerial and operational
effectiveness. Through Collins Barrow, we will also provide these
consulting services from coast to coast as and when it is needed.”

“Collins Barrow continues to attract market leaders to extend the reach
of the network. We are constantly seeking out top firms with specialty
services and unique offerings that meet our high standards,” says Harry
Blum, Managing Partner of Collins Barrow Toronto and National Director
of Member Firm Recruitment. “Our newest member firm in Durham brings a
wealth of sector knowledge, as well as consulting expertise that is a
tremendous complement to the clarity that is afforded by our core
audit, tax and advisory services.”

“Collins Barrow Durham is a worthy addition and we are proud to have the
firm on board,” says Dan Longlade, Chair of Collins Barrow National.
“By continuing to build Collins Barrow’s network of firms, we are
furthering both our collective expertise and geographic footprint, so
that we are more than prepared to position our clients for success
wherever they do business.”

SOURCE Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated