Yasser El-Ansary

Crowe Horwath, one of Australia’s leading accountancy firms, and the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) have announced a partnership centred on the provision of foundation level private equity education for AVCAL members.

AVCAL, the national association representing the private equity and venture capital industry in Australia, has appointed the Crowe Horwath Corporate Finance team as the event series partner of its successful Private Equity 101 (PE101) professional development course for an initial period of up to two years.

AVCAL Chief Executive Officer, Yasser El-Ansary said foundation level programs such as PE101 are critically important to the private equity and venture capital industry, because they allow for the next generation of leaders to acquire the skills they need to succeed, while at the same time helping to foster strong networks that will continue throughout their career.

“We have worked with the Crowe Horwath Corporate Finance team for some time, and we know they have the depth of experience and skills to deliver significant value to members of our industry going through the PE101 program,” said Mr El-Ansary.

“The AVCAL and Crowe Horwath relationship will be a true partnership, as much of the training provided by Crowe Horwath will be carried out with the active involvement of a number of private equity and venture capital fund managers, who will share their first-hand investment experience with course participants,” Mr El-Ansary added.

Findex Global Head of Business Development, Peter Gardiner said both Findex and Crowe Horwath are looking forward to working with AVCAL.

“We know the private equity space very well. We are looking forward to working alongside senior fund managers and sharing our insights and skills with new participants into the industry.

“Crowe Horwath’s Corporate Finance team, led by Andrew Fressl and Rahavan Yoganathan will have prime responsibility for the project.

“Our Corporate Finance division is an outstanding team with an outstanding record across many sectors. Today’s announcement is recognition of this fact.

“Everyone here is looking forward to our collaboration with AVCAL,” Mr Gardiner said.

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