VICTORIA, Aug. 21, 2014 /CNW/ – Norgaard Neale Camden Ltd., one of the largest locally owned and operated accounting firms in Victoria, BC, has joined Collins Barrow. Now operating as Collins Barrow Victoria Ltd., the firm is part of an expanding network of 25 independent member firms across Canada.

“Norgaard Neale Camden is firmly entrenched in the region with extensive experience working with organizations and companies of all sizes,” says Bill Camden, Managing Principal at the firm. “With a view to developing our business, we share the entrepreneurial approach and ambitious mindset of Collins Barrow. In joining the network, we gain access to a vast array of resources to drive business while retaining our independence and autonomy.”

In 2012, Collins Barrow embarked on an aggressive growth strategy, inviting leading mid-market firms to “punch above their weight class” and join a network that is the true national alternative for audit, tax, advisory and specialty services.

“We are pleased to welcome Norgaard Neale Camden to Collins Barrow,” says Harry Blum, chair of Collins Barrow’s national firm recruitment initiative. “With specialized expertise in the areas of Canadian and U.S. tax planning and compliance, our newest member firm strengthens our foothold in the West and positions us for continued expansion in British Columbia.”

“This is a win-win for Collins Barrow and for our clients,” says Dan Longlade, National Chair of Collins Barrow. “We are dedicated to enhancing our value proposition and will strive to provide clients with a one-stop shop platform for innovative and effective solutions that are tailored to their unique financial and strategic needs.”

SOURCE Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated