Firm Management | October 2, 2026
GPO Partners Expands Abacus Presence Across Central Africa
GPO Partners is an audit, accounting, tax and advisory firm with permanent operations in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Africa-based accounting firm GPO Partners has joined Abacus Worldwide, LLC, a progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
GPO Partners is an audit, accounting, tax and advisory firm with permanent operations in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Operating in Africa since 1997, the firm combines international experience with strong local knowledge, serving international companies, national businesses and public institutions across a range of industries and helping clients navigate the financial and regulatory environment of these markets.
“GPO Partners gives Abacus a meaningful new presence in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, strengthening our connections across Central Africa,” said Dr. Jessica L. Levin, COO of Abacus Worldwide®. “As we have expanded our African membership over the past several years, adding a firm with established operations across three markets creates new opportunities for cross-border collaboration, referrals and knowledge sharing among our members.”
Abacus Worldwide® is an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms focused on connecting like-minded quality firms for the sole purpose of providing member firms with the knowledge and resources they need to grow in today’s multifaceted business environment. Abacus Worldwide® aims to offer a cost effective and convenient resource to growing firms. Its goal is to assist member firms in meeting client needs locally and internationally by fostering connections with the right firms in the right locations.
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