Expert Comptable Ruff et Associés Nice

Founded in 1972, the Nice practice Ruff & Associés works as a certified accounting and audit firm that puts advice at the centre of its service. It has six offices on the French Riviera, more than 100 staff and seven partners, and it is a member of the PrimeGlobal international network. The firm states that it serves more than 2,500 companies and individuals in France and abroad.

Accounting, management and online tools

Accounting is described as the firm's founding activity and its most important service. Alongside bookkeeping and financial oversight, the group offers Mon Expert en Gestion, an online tool that lets clients manage their company's records themselves. Management advice covers the instruments that help directors track activity, plan their development and set a clear strategy.

Audit, valuation and due diligence

Audit and statutory audit work is central to the offer, with the stated aim of giving directors and investors confidence in financial information. The firm values companies and carries out due diligence for transactions, and it handles restructuring alongside its strategy consulting.

Tax, payroll and legal support

Tax work covers professional and personal taxation, including property and changes to the rules that apply to individuals living abroad. The social, HR and payroll team helps companies handle employment obligations, while lawyers and legal specialists assist with company legal questions. Creation and takeover support covers business plans, the search for financing, drafting of articles of association and the administrative steps needed to set up or take over a business.

Six offices and a broad client base

The group reports more than 100 qualified staff and seven partners spread across its six sites. Its clients include company directors, investors and private individuals, and the firm handles their business and personal affairs together. Its services are offered both in France and internationally.