Global accountancy network UHY extends its coverage within Asia by appointing AZAUDIT LLC.

ZAUDIT LLC was established in 2003. With a team of 11 staff, the firm is based in Baku, the capital and largest port of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region. The firm provides the full range of audit, tax advisory and corporate finance services covering the region's key sectors such as manufacturing, oil and construction.

Managing partner, Afig Israfilov, says: "We joined the UHY network for a number of reasons. UHY is a rapidly growing and well organised network. As a local firm, we embrace the international reach by joining UHY to support the development of our local projects, to exchange skills and strengthen our overall technical knowledge. Representing UHY in our country and our region will open up new opportunities and support existing ones. We also hope to bring local expertise in support of international projects - collaboration with mutual benefits."

John Wolfgang, chairman of UHY commented: "We are delighted AZAUDIT LLC have joined the UHY network extending our coverage and capabilities in Eurasia, especially with Azerbaijan being a growing economy and a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The firm's admittance to the UHY network will add a great deal of regional market and sector expertise. We strongly believe the firm is a very good fit for our network."