Ian McFarland
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.
Bring us 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.
Accounting & Tax
Stay compliant, efficient, and investor-ready. We shoulder the paperwork, from
statutory filings and payroll processing to management accounts and year-end
audits, while weaving in strategic tax planning that proves robust governance. That means less admin for you, so you can focus on what you great at and leaving what we are great, at to us.
Wealth
Your goals are unique, and so is our roadmap. We integrate investments, insurance, and estate structures into one personalised plan reflecting your risk appetite, liquidity needs, and legacy ambitions. Regular reviews and data-driven adjustments keep your portfolio agile, tax-efficient, and always aligned with life’s next chapter.
Learn MoreHealth
Financial wellbeing isn’t complete without medical security. Our independent advisers audit every leading medical-aid and gap-cover plan, negotiate terms in your favour, and engineer benefits that shield families and corporate teams.
Learn MoreFiduciary
& 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.
Learn MoreShort-Term
Insurance
Unforeseen events can set us back, but short-term insurance helps you stay protected. By working with trusted insurers, we place policies that give you peace of mind that your assets are protected. With the right cover, fast claims support, your business or personal life can keep moving forward, no matter what comes your way.
Learn MoreInternational Accounting & Tax
Operating across borders presents risk and opportunity in equal measure. With specialist teams in South Africa, the United Kingdom, 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.
Learn MoreGlobal 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.
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.
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.
Build Wealth, Earn Freedom.
Opportunity hides in every market cycle, if you know where to look. We cut through volatility with data-backed insights, turning uncertainty into clear, confident action you can rely on.
