Visser & Visser Transparency Report 2023: Strategic Growth and Innovation Drive Success
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July 25, 2024 - Visser & VisserMember firm Visser & Visser recently published their Transparency Report 2023, highlighting a year of strategic growth, quality enhancement, and innovative service expansion. The company's dedication to employee satisfaction, sustainable practices, and technological advancements positions it as a leading platform for business support in the years to come.
2023 marked a year of normalization following the turbulence of the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Visser & Visser experienced continued growth, necessitating an ongoing recruitment drive. The focus for future development includes compliance with new CSRD sustainability regulations, advancements in cybersecurity, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Strategic Pillars
Visser & Visser's strategy, anchored on the pillars of Improving, Strengthening, and Innovating, saw significant progress. Notably, the acquisition of a consultancy firm expanded the company's service portfolio to include strategic and leadership development alongside traditional accountancy services, aiming to provide holistic client support.
Organizational Changes and Expansion
Effective January 1, 2023, Jaco Slingerland assumed the role of CEO, with Arnoud van den Boogaart and Wilco Schellevis joining the board. Office expansions included a new location in Zwolle and a forthcoming move for the Dordrecht office to a sustainable building in 2024.
Commitment to Quality and Employee Engagement
Quality remains a central focus, with ongoing investments in employee training and professional practices. The company received the World-class Workplace label for the fourth time in five years, reflecting high employee satisfaction and engagement.
Financial Performance
Visser & Visser reported a 13.8% increase in turnover, reaching €49.8 million in 2023. This growth was largely driven by organic expansion in both employees and clients. The company maintained a strong focus on recruitment to meet market demands.
Service Innovation and Sector Groups
2023 saw the establishment of the Agriculture Sector Group and the integration of consultancy activities into the service range. Sector-specific knowledge and comprehensive service offerings aim to support clients across various industries, including healthcare, business services, and agriculture.
Focus on Sustainability and AI
Sustainability and AI are high on the agenda for 2024. The company's strategic course involves implementing new services and adapting to regulatory changes, ensuring a future-proof approach to client support.
Quality and Compliance
Visser & Visser's quality control systems are robust, with regular internal and external reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The company remains committed to exceeding client expectations through professional integrity, competence, and diligent service delivery.
“Quality is a top priority at Visser & Visser. It is one of the key principles underpinning our policy, We are evolving into a leading platform for entrepreneurship, serving our clients with financial and tax issues, as well as complex challenges in data and IT, sustainability, and strategy. In 2024, we will further implement our strategic direction and the new consultancy services we have added to our portfolio. Additionally, the themes of sustainability and AI are high on the agenda.” Jaco Slingerland, CEO, Visser & Visser
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Visser & Visser is a medium-sized accounting and advisory firm with sixteen offices (including the main cities Amsterdam and Rotterdam and a South-African branche) and around 600 employees. We offer the full spectrum of financial and strategic services for small and large businesses. As a top 20 consulting firm, we strive not only to be close to our clients, but we also work together to build a platform for entrepreneurship that helps every entrepreneur move forward. Visser & Visser does everything possible to support, guide and challenge entrepreneurs and businesses in making decisions. With numbers as a source of insight, supplemented by programs for personal leadership, teams and organisational strategy.
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