About DFK UK
& Ireland
Overview
DFK UK & Ireland is a national association of independent accounting firms, established in 1996.
Members of DFK UK & Ireland are able to offer their clients a wealth of services that reach beyond accounting, audit and tax.
Through a forum of national, regional and global events and conferences, our member firms exchange ideas and information in a non-competitive environment. The members of the group are in regular communication with each other and are used to working together to provide effective advice and assistance to clients.
This exchange of information strengthens our reach as firms share their expertise, capabilities and experiences. Membership in DFK UK & Ireland enables independent accounting firms to use the strength of a national affiliation and capitalise on the benefits of a global presence.
Expertise at
your fingertips.
What makes DFK UK & Ireland different?
Connections
Knowledge
Sharing
Global Referral Programme
Special Interest Committees
DFK Events, Conferences & Webinars
Training and Development
What our members have to say
Crowleys DFK has been members of DFK for over 30 years . The biggest benefit of our membership of DFK has been our ability to help our clients wherever they go in the world. There is great comfort in being able to connect our Irish clients who are doing business abroad with DFK colleagues all over the world.
Reciprocal sharing of knowledge and experience across DFK enables its members to offer a real alternative to the traditional national firms.
Our clients increasingly require support for overseas growth. DFK International’s shared values of personalised service, high-quality advice, and strong client relationships make them the ideal partner.
Being a member of DFK enables us to compete with larger national firms by giving us the ability to offer services to clients who have international needs.
DFK allows us to work with fantastic like minded firms in the UK and Internationally meaning our clients can access a comprehensive range of services in the UK and Internationally so all their needs can be handled.
Being part of DFK most importantly offers our clients a great level of support to help them succeed in international markets. It brings the opportunity for the firm to collaborate and continue to develop.
We are proud members of DFK, one of the accountancy profession’s most respected global associations.
HB&O has greatly benefited from collaborating and sharing insights with like-minded firms within DFK UK & Ireland. All members are genuinely committed to working together, enabling us to refer clients to reliable partners we know personally. This trust ensures that those we refer receive the highest quality service, enhancing our capabilities and strengthening our commitment to delivering exceptional support.
A message from our Chairman
As Chairman of DFK UK & Ireland and Managing Director of HB&O, I’ve seen first-hand the incredible value that being part of this organisation brings. Since joining DFK in 2015, HB&O has benefited not only from the collaboration and support of like-minded firms but also from the strength of global connections, which enables us to share best practices, gain referrals, and extend our client services internationally through DFK’s global reach. DFK UK & Ireland is a powerful community of firms working together to achieve mutual success.
DFK International
DFK International is a global alliance of accounting firms and their expert teams working closely together across over 450 offices in over 90 countries. Each of our member firms, independently owned and managed, meets the DFK standard of excellence.
DFK is among the most trusted and tightly woven organisations for accounting firms worldwide. Members share an extensive and diverse base of international expertise, equipping them to deliver client-focused solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
An embedded culture of cohesion and trust also serves as the foundation for our managing partners’ exclusive executive forums, professional special interest groups, and industry-leading development programmes for our firms’ emerging leaders.
DFK UK & Ireland is a National Group of DFK International, meaning our members have full access to the global alliance.
This is DFK. United Globally.
Global alliance.
DFK International member firms are united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest level of service to their clients. Our National Group structure is particularly unique to DFK, and the UK & Ireland Group is one of our most cohesive and collaborative teams. Member firms have built strong connections with one another, and collectively they provide local professional advice to clients of fellow members in other countries, while benefiting from exceptional expertise available internationally.
Why Choose DFK?
We are a global alliance of accounting firms and their expert teams, working closely together across over 450 offices in over 90 countries. Each of our member firms, independently owned and managed, meets the DFK standard of excellence.
DFK is among the most trusted and tightly woven organisations for accounting firms worldwide. Members share an extensive and diverse base of international expertise, equipping them to deliver client-focused solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
Supporting member growth with Xero
Xero Partnership
Xero is a leading global small business platform that provides accounting, payroll, payments and other solutions for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers. From streamlined bank connections to intuitive online invoicing, Xero’s features empower its users to prioritise business growth. We also offer over 1000 third-party apps that connect to Xero and more than 300 connections to banks and other financial institutions.
Our partnership brings together Xero’s world-class accounting software with DFK’s experienced advisors, to help make life better for advisors and member firms.
All of our DFK UKI member firms are proud Platinum Partners of Xero.
Become a DFK UK
& Ireland Member
Membership of DFK UK & Ireland entitles you to full membership of DFK International.
