De Jong & Laan and Horlings join forces
Following the recent additions of Marshoek and 5BAR Assurance, accountancy and consultancy firm de Jong & Laan welcomed Horlings as well. Based in Amsterdam, Horlings provides audit, accountancy, and tax services to a broad client base, including internationally operating mid-sized and large companies, as well as various non-profit organisations (including educational institutions). This new addition strengthens de Jong & Laan’s audit and (international) tax divisions and marks a significant step towards full nationwide presence.
De Jong & Laan and Horlings join forces
Vroomshoop/Amsterdam, September 4, 2023
“Culture plays a crucial role in our buy & build strategy, as does the desire to broaden and deepen our services. Our organisation is looking for the right type of person, with a strong dedication to quality,” says Director Horst in ’t Veld. “And with their down-to-earth, no-nonsense culture, Horlings is a natural match. With Horlings on board, we'll strengthen our audit and accountancy capabilities as well as our tax services.” De Jong & Laan also broadens its international offering with the addition of an experienced group of international tax specialists.
Achieving more together
Nico Kuipers, chairman of the Horlings board and partner, explains that the shared focus on quality, forward-looking approach, and company culture were decisive in agreeing to this step. “Where we add value through our services, they add value for our clients with their broad advisory capabilities. We complement each other, enabling us to serve clients even better on the path to a successful and sustainable future. It also gives us greater national visibility, which is crucial in the competition to attract and retain talent,” says Kuipers.Moving forward as de Jong & Laan
“Over the next six months Horlings will be fully integrated into de Jong & Laan. We are taking the time to align services and processes and to transition the brand identity to our signature orange”, says Marco Lokhorst, CEO at de Jong & Laan. “We're also pleased to welcome Charles Rabe, Kees Visser, Cindy Rabe and Marc Derks as partners. Nico Kuipers will continue to work as an accountant and will also play an active role in the integration process.”
About de Jong & Laan
De Jong & Laan is an innovative accountancy and advisory firm. With the addition of Marshoek, 5BAR Assurance and now also Horlings, the firm has grown into an organisation with 975 professionals and 25 offices nationwide. De Jong & Laan serves more than 10,000 clients – primarily SMEs across a wide range of sectors – offering not only accountancy and (international) tax advice but also high-level specialist advisory services on everything from corporate finance, subsidies, strategy, and HR to IT and family businesses.
About Horlings
Horlings is an ambitious firm that has operated independently in Amsterdam and the surrounding area for nearly 50 years. Formerly known as Horlings, Brouwer and Horlings, the firm has in recent years traded under the name Horlings Nexia. With around 100 employees, Horlings is the go-to accountancy firm for (international) SMEs and non-profit organisations in the Amsterdam region. Until now Horlings was a member of Nexia International, a global top 10 network, but is leaving this alliance to join de Jong & Laan. The firm provides its clients with audit, accountancy and tax services.
