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Audit & Assurance
Independent, objective evaluation that improves credibility and oversight.
HLB CBS Group — South Africa
Trusted insight.
Local focus. Global strength.
A full-service accounting and advisory firm supporting clients with audit, tax, corporate finance and consulting expertise — backed by the HLB global network.
A moment of change
CBS Group joins HLB Global — the world's 8th largest network of independent advisory and accounting firms.
From 1 July 2025, CBS Group formally joins HLB. Nothing changes in how we serve you — our services, team and personalised approach remain exactly the same, now backed by the strength of a global network.
"This is a transformative step for CBS and our clients."
Who we are
Together, we make it happen.
A multidisciplinary firm offering audit, tax, accounting, corporate finance and advisory. Our partner-led model ensures every engagement is overseen by experienced professionals — from first conversation to final delivery.
With offices in Johannesburg, Vereeniging, Cape Town and Knysna, and access to the HLB International network, we bring commercial realism and technical precision to every mandate.
8th
Largest global advisory network
4
South African offices
150+
Countries in the HLB network
40+
Years of combined leadership
What we do
A full spectrum of professional services.
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Tax Advisory
Compliance and strategic tax efficiency across the full lifecycle.
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Corporate Finance
Deal advisory, due diligence, valuations and listings preparation.
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Accounting
End-to-end accounting that safeguards the integrity of your numbers.
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Corporate Governance
Board effectiveness, statutory support and compliance frameworks.
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ESG Advisory
Integrating sustainability into operations, reporting and strategy.
Let's begin
Advice that is material to your business.
Whether it's a transaction, a control environment or a tax planning structure — we bring clarity to complexity and discipline to decision making.