Baker Tilly

About Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly in Kuwait is an international accounting and auditing firm that provides independent professional services in assurance, tax, consulting and training, serving different business sectors and industries. In Baker Tilly, we influence and are influenced by all the elements surrounding us within the State of Kuwait as well as the global arena. Our identity is reflected in our vision, our mission and the set of values we believe in and work upon. We also take into account the stakeholders associated with our existence, namely Baker Tilly International network in which we are an independent member, our staff who invigorate our firm, and our suppliers supporting our business activities. We realize that the main reason for our existence is to meet the requirements of customers. We exert tremendous efforts to meet such requirements within the frameworks of quality and independence, which will ultimately help their business grow and prosper. Our Mission Providing assurance, tax and consulting services compliant with international standards and global best practices as well as local laws and regulations applicable in the State of Kuwait though providing high quality deliverable exceeding expectations of our clients, including companies and government entities, to achieve growth and prosperity of their business. Our Vision To continue being among the top ten global firms that provide assurance, tax and consulting services in the State of Kuwait. Our Values We believe in core values that feature our action and behavior. These values are: Integrity The principle of integrity imposes an obligation on Baker Tilly to be straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships. Integrity also implies fair dealing and truthfulness Baker Tilly shall not knowingly be associated with reports, returns, communications or other information where Baker Tilly believes that information: Contains a materially false or misleading statement; Contains statements or information furnished recklessly; or Omits or obscures information required to be included where such omission or obscurity would be misleading. Objectivity The principle of objectivity imposes an obligation on Baker Tilly not to compromise their professional or business judgments because of bias, conflict of interest or undue influence of others. Baker Tilly may be exposed to situations that may impair objectivity. It is impracticable to define and prescribe all such situations. Baker Tilly shall not perform a professional service if a circumstance or relationship biases or unduly influences the accountant’s professional judgment with respect to that service. Confidentiality The principle of confidentiality imposes an obligation on Baker Tilly to refrain from: Disclosing outside the firm confidential information acquired as a result of professional and business relationships without proper and specific authority or unless there is a legal or professional right or duty to disclose; and Using confidential information acquired because of professional and business relationships to their personal advantage or the advantage of third parties. Baker Tilly shall maintain confidentiality, including in a social environment, being alert to the possibility of inadvertent disclosure, particularly to a close business associate or a close or immediate family member. Baker Tilly shall maintain confidentiality of information disclosed by a prospective client or employer. Baker Tilly shall maintain confidentiality of information within the firm. Baker Tilly shall take reasonable steps to ensure that staff under Baker Tilly’s control and persons from whom advice and assistance is obtained respect Baker Tilly’s duty of confidentiality. Professional Competency and Due Care The principle of professional competency and due care imposes the following obligations on Baker Tilly: To maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that clients receive competent professional service; and To act diligently in accordance with applicable technical and professional standards when providing professional services. Competent professional service requires the exercise of sound judgment in applying professional knowledge and skill in the performance of such service. Professional competence may be divided into two separate phases: Attainment of professional competence; and Maintenance of professional competence. Professional Behavior The principle of professional behavior imposes an obligation on all professional accountants to comply with the relevant laws and regulations and avoid any action that Baker Tilly knows or should know may discredit the profession. This includes actions that a reasonable and informed third party, weighing all the facts and circumstances available to Baker Tilly at that time, would be likely to conclude adversely affects the good reputation of the profession. In marketing and promoting themselves and their work, professionals shall not bring the profession into disrepute. Professionals shall be honest and truthful and shall not: Make exaggerated claims for the services they are able to offer, the qualifications they possess, or experience they have gained; or Make disparaging references or unsubstantiated comparisons to the work of others. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) We transfer the latest theories and best practices related to our business line to our community through holding free seminars. Also, we respect our environment, recycle, and reduce our waste wherever and whenever we can.