Ian Mc Farland
Founder & CEO, HVM Group
Professional Accountant (SA)

Numbers Matter.

People Matter More.

Trust isn’t a slogan; it’s our operating standard. For over twenty years, we’ve collectively led teams that guard capital, accelerate growth, and justify every move with unambiguous data. You’ll know every fee before you sign, and you’ll understand every recommendation before you act.

We’d like to bring up your toughest question, from cross-border structuring to succession planning. We’ll dismantle the complexity, lay out the options, and give you an action plan that withstands scrutiny. Because conviction without clarity is noise, and in finance, noise costs money.

Build your wealth, while we earn your trust.

International Accounting & Tax

Operating across borders presents risk and opportunity in equal measure. With teams in South Africa, the UK, and Ireland, we navigate double-tax treaties, optimise group structures, and coordinate filings in multiple jurisdictions. You gain seamless compliance, cost-efficient remittance strategies, and the freedom to expand.

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Fiduciary & Advisory

Critical decisions shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Whether you’re expanding, restructuring or preparing to sell, we deliver valuations, scenario modelling and risk assessments that illuminate the smartest path forward. We have a strong team of multi-skilled accounting and legal specialists who can assist in a wide variety of business requirements. 

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Global Value

The very epitome of “think local, act global”, and when the occasion calls for it, the other way around, too. Our international offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland ensure that we can offer a customer-centric approach fueled by global best practices.

There is great value in all of this.

A Look Inside HVM

Global Reach. Local Insight.

One Firm. Three Countries. Zero Compromise.


With permanent teams in Durban, Bristol, and Dublin, our cohesive international footprint delivers a seamless advisory experience that spans time zones, currencies, and regulatory frameworks. Clients access round-the-clock expertise that blend local knowledge with global best practices.

What Our Clients Say

HVM Accounting’s knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to us. We would highly recommend then as your accountant and business growth strategist,

The service provided is always efficient, friendly and well-priced.

Grant Allen / Eagle Fire Control

HVM has been invaluable for our business and has managed to achieve a value above our expectations. Throughout this process they have supported and guided us to make a complicated situation far less complex. 

Debbie Blake / De Tiamo

For the past 15 years the staff at HVM have taken the time to understand our changing needs as our business has grown.

We find their solution-focused services to be world-class, and remain very satisfied.

Andrew Venter / Biztech Copiers