{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/evas-constantin-mac-ross-cpac-imea-merger","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/evas-constantin-mac-ross-cpac-imea-merger.md","title":"Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross Merge to Form CPAC IMEA","headline":"UAE Audit Firms Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross Merge Under CPAC Global Brand","description":"Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross have merged to form CPAC IMEA under the CPAC Global brand, with plans to open offices across the GCC, India and Kenya.","section":"Mergers & Acquisitions","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:44:24+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-29T03:44:24+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross merged to form CPAC IMEA, covering India, the Middle East and Africa under the CPAC Global brand.","The combined firm plans to open new offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, India and Kenya in the next few months.","The GCC auditing services market is estimated at $7.09 billion in 2025, nearly half of the Middle East's $15.22 billion market."],"companies":[{"name":"EVAS International","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002whzv/evas-international","website":"http://evasinternational.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"TradingView","title":"ZAWYA: UAE-based audit firms Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross merge","url":"https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026-10-29:newsml_Zaw25LZt9:0-zawya-uae-based-audit-firms-evas-constantin-and-mac-ross-merge/"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"Newswire","url":"https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/national-professional-services-firm-mnp-expands-services-in-the-south-central-ontario-market-with-st-catharines-merger-893834596.html"},{"publisher":"GlobeNewswire","url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/23/3387599/0/en/spyr-inc-completes-change-of-control-with-ledjr-ai.html"}],"tags":["Mergers & Acquisitions","EVAS International"],"body_markdown":"Evas Constantin and Mac & Ross, two UAE-based audit and professional services firms, have merged to form CPAC IMEA, covering India, the Middle East and Africa. [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026-10-29:newsml_Zaw25LZt9:0-zawya-uae-based-audit-firms-evas-constantin-and-mac-ross-merge/) published the announcement on October 29, 2026. The firms did not disclose a deal price.\n\n## The CPAC IMEA Combination\n\nThe merged firm operates under the CPAC Global brand and international network. [EVAS International](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002whzv/evas-international) is a UAE-based chartered accountancy and management consultancy founded in 2013 that provides audit, tax, accounting, ICV certification and advisory services to private companies, free zone entities and multinational clients across the UAE and GCC. The firms said the combination brings together their expertise and resources to accelerate growth, expand their regional and international presence and deliver greater value to clients.\n\nVijay Mohan, Managing Partner of CPAC Global, said: \"This is much more than a merger of two professional services firms. It is the coming together of people, experience, values and a shared vision for the future.\" Mohan said the combined firm plans to open new offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, India and Kenya in the next few months.\n\nDheeraj Ranasaria, Managing Partner of CPAC Global, said businesses increasingly require advisers who can provide integrated solutions across audit, taxation, technology, financial reporting, compliance and strategic advisory services. The combined organisation intends to invest in talent development, digital transformation, technological capabilities and specialised advisory services.\n\n## EVAS International's Audit Approvals\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), EVAS International was founded in 2013 with a mandate to optimise business conduct across the UAE and GCC region. The firm became an officially approved auditor by the Abu Dhabi Global Market in August 2024, expanding audit eligibility to ADGM-registered entities, excluding public listed entities and financial institutions. The same records list an affiliation with Geneva Group International and offices spread across the UAE.\n\n## Other Accounting Firm Combinations\n\nMNP agreed to merge with Sheppard, Kruger & Bowley, CPA, effective December 1, 2026, adding eight team members to its South Central Ontario presence, [Newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/national-professional-services-firm-mnp-expands-services-in-the-south-central-ontario-market-with-st-catharines-merger-893834596.html) reported on October 20, 2026. SPYR, Inc. closed its change of control with Ledjr AI, [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/23/3387599/0/en/spyr-inc-completes-change-of-control-with-ledjr-ai.html) reported on October 23, 2026, with Ledjr to audit two years of financial statements and file an SEC registration statement within 90 days.\n\n## New Offices Across the GCC and Africa\n\nCPAC Global plans to open offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, India and Kenya in the next few months, according to Mohan's statement.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}