AAJ Associates mulls tie-up

JAKARTA (JP): Local consulting group AAJ Associates plans to establish a joint venture with Origin, the Singapore-based global information technology consultant, to support its expansion program.

AAJ president Amir Abadi Jusuf said here on Friday that Origin provided a wide range of technical assistance which would improve his company's services.

"We are considering the possibility of establishing a joint venture within the next two years," Amir said at a media conference held in conjunction with the company's 15th anniversary.

Amir said the group -- which provides a range of consulting services including in management and auditing, accounting and taxation -- established its IT division last year to strengthen its consulting business.

"With the IT (information technology) approach, we can accelerate the restructuring process of corporates, which will be a value-added service to our clients", he said.

AAJ Associates is part of RSM International global accounting and consulting firm. (07)