Issue 6 2019

Acquisition International - Issue 6 2019 53 Feb19456 Consistently Delivering Excellence Since its inauguration, Sarkis Sakr & Partners has been considered one of the fastest growing accounting practices in Lebanon. Following the firm’s success in Acquisition Intl.’s 2019 Global Excellence Awards where they were righteously awarded the accolade Best Assurance, Taxation and Consultancy Services 2019 – Lebanon, we profiled Sarkis Sakr & Partners to discover more about the outstanding services they deliver to their clients. ith a fantastic reputation from consistently offering timely and insightful advice, Sarkis Sakr & Partners of Lebanon has quickly distinguished itself as a market leader among accounting offices. Its expertise allows the firm to offer high quality and innovative audit, tax and advisory services, whilst never forgetting the importance of personal attention to its clients’ needs. Sarkis Sakr is the founder of SSP-GGI. Graduating from Lebanese University in Beirut in 1973, with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance concentration), Sarkis became a lecturer at the Lebanese University (faculty of Economics and Business Administration) from 1978 till 2008. Sarkis then worked in the Income Tax Department in the Ministry of Finance for 35 years, including eight years as the Head of Income Tax Department and two years as the Head of the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO). He was heavily involved in drafting several income tax laws and their implementation guides. Sarkis was a member of the Higher Council of Accounting in Lebanon from 1998 to 2008, and the President of the Lebanese Tax Society for a term from April 2013 to April 2017. With a wide and unparalleled experience in tax, accounting and financial consulting, Sarkis is widely regarded as the best tax consultant in Lebanon. He currently serves as a tax and financial consultant to a number of multinational and local banks and companies. As the former President of the Arab Tax Society, a member in the Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants, and a member in the Arab Organization for Certified Public Accountants, It is fair to say that his reputation precedes him. Looking ahead to what the future holds, the team at Sarkis Sakr & Partners will continue to deliver an exceptional service to their clients, ensuring that they not only fulfil the requirements set, but also surpass their expectations. Ultimately, the firm hope to build upon the numerous accomplishments they have accumulated throughout the years, which includes their most recent recognition of being selected in Acquisition Intl.’s 2019 Global Excellence Awards where they were awarded the title Best Assurance, Taxation and Consultancy Services 2019 – Lebanon. Contact: Eddy Sakr Company: Sarkis Sakr & Partners Address: UCA Building, Sami El Solh Avenue, Badaro, Beirut, LEBANON Telephone: 00961 (1) 383 191 Web Address: www.sarkissakr.com W With a wide and unparalleled experience in tax, accounting and financial consulting, Sarkis is widely regarded as the best tax consultant in Lebanon. He currently serves as a tax and financial consultant to a number of multinational and local banks and companies.