New Zealand Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide

Firm Management | June 18, 2026

New Zealand Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide

The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

New Zealand accounting firm Forbes Chartered Accountants has joined Abacus Worldwide, a progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.

The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.

Based in Aukland, Forbes specializes in audit, accounting, taxation, and advisory services for local and overseas-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and trust structures. Led by Cynthia Forbes, the boutique practice emphasizes highly personalized service and direct client relationships, combining the responsiveness of a small firm with deep technical experience. The firm is particularly noted for its specialist audit work and long-standing experience supporting not-for-profit organizations throughout New Zealand.

“Adding Forbes as our first member firm in New Zealand is an important step for our association, particularly given the country’s strong reliance on international trade and cross-border business relationships,” said Dr. Jessica L. Levin, COO of Abacus Worldwide®. “With established member firms in Australia, China, and the United States, this creates stronger connectivity across markets that are deeply linked economically and commercially. Their international experience, combined with a highly personal approach to client service, makes them a valuable addition to our membership.”

Abacus Worldwide is an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms focused on connecting like-minded quality firms for the sole purpose of providing member firms with the knowledge and resources they need to grow in today’s multifaceted business environment. Abacus Worldwide aims to offer a cost effective and convenient resource to growing firms. Its goal is to assist member firms in meeting client needs locally and internationally by fostering connections with the right firms in the right locations.

For more information about Abacus Worldwide, visit the association website at abacusworldwide.org. For more about Forbes, visit their website at forbesca.co.nz.

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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. . Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy groundforces veteran (never a SEAL). Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com . Isaac OBannon 2019 Cropped Small Headshot