Ana Joins Forces with RSM in Sevilla Expansion

Deal News | Apr 09, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A

Ana Joins Forces with RSM in Sevilla Expansion

RSM has expanded its footprint in Sevilla by integrating the local audit firm Ana, founded by Álvaro Fernández Moreno and Gabriel Guardiola Tassara. As part of this integration, both Fernández Moreno and Guardiola Tassara will join RSM as partners, bringing with them a team of over 20 auditors. This move is seen as significant in consolidating RSM’s Sevilla office and aligns with the firm's broader development strategy in Spain. Ana, known for its youthful and highly specialized team, offers comprehensive audit, financial consultancy, and accounting services. Fernández Moreno and Guardiola Tassara both have strong backgrounds, having worked at Deloitte and EY, respectively, before founding Ana. Their expertise spans various sectors including construction, engineering, industrial, and agri-food, and they bring experience in leading audit reports, due diligence, and company valuations. This acquisition effectively doubles RSM's size in Sevilla, now boasting a team of 50 professionals, and underscores the firm's commitment to technological investment and maintaining high-quality service standards for an increasingly global clientele.

Sectors

  • Audit and Consulting
  • Financial Services

Geography

  • Spain – The integration takes place in Sevilla, Spain, highlighting the geographical expansion of RSM within the country.
  • Andalucia – The article emphasizes the development of RSM's business in Andalucia, including the doubling of its team size in Sevilla.

Industry

  • Audit and Consulting – The article discusses the integration of an audit firm, Ana, into RSM, highlighting the expansion of audit and consultancy services.
  • Financial Services – RSM and Ana are involved in financial consultancy and accounting services, marking their role in the broader financial services industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    RSMBidding CompanyCompanyAn international audit, tax, and consulting firm that has integrated the local firm Ana to enhance its presence in Sevilla.
    AnaTarget CompanyCompanyA Sevilla-based audit firm founded by Álvaro Fernández Moreno and Gabriel Guardiola Tassara, now integrated into RSM.
    Álvaro Fernández MorenoPartnerPeopleCo-founder of Ana, now joining RSM as a partner with a background at Deloitte and expertise in multiple sectors.
    Gabriel Guardiola TassaraPartnerPeopleCo-founder of Ana, now joining RSM as a partner with experience at EY and specialization in audit and consultancy.