A quick guide to MGI: FAQs

What is MGI?

MGI is a worldwide association of independent auditing, accounting and consulting firms linked together for the benefit of members and their clients.

What are the origins of MGI?

MGI grew from the international professional contacts of one firm. The organisation was formed in 1947.

What can MGI do for my firm?

All members have access to the technical expertise, more than 200 offices worldwide in 70 countries. MGI is one of the top accountancy organisations in the world.

How can I contact other MGI members?

You will have access to our online directory of members, which lists individual names and contact information as well as each member's area of expertise.

Our UK and Ireland CEO Paul Winder will be happy to help with any queries if you require further information.

Paul can be contacted by telephone on 01323 505825/07799 862763 or at paul@mgiukarea.com

Apart from the annual fees, are there any other expenses involved in MGI membership?

There are no other direct costs. The only other expenditure will relate to conference attendance and the cost of third party quality control reviews which Mercia carry out.

What opportunities are there for expansion through membership in MGI?

Accountancy firms grow on the back of providing a comprehensive range of services in a timely manner to their clients. MGI membership expands the national and international opportunities for your firm to meet your clients' needs and expectations.

Additionally, our members brand their firms locally as having international expertise and contacts, giving them a distinct competitive advantage. Significant growth has been achieved in this manner by many of our member firms.

The more you network throughout MGI the more you will reap the benefits of membership.

Should I use the MGI logo on all of my firm's materials, such as letterheads, business cards, advertising and so on?

Yes, our members tell us that doing so has attracted new business and cross-selling to existing clients. We will provide you with camera ready artwork for your printer or in-house marketer for these purposes.

Who owns and controls MGI?

The MGI brand is owned by an Isle of Man company limited by guarantee. No one member firm controls MGI, it is run by an international committee with representatives drawn from member firms around the world. It is very much run by the members for the members.

If you would like to find out more, please contact us.