NOT subsidiary/associate relations as in shareholdings – an audit FIRM, like most LAW firms, are partnerships.
Network firm – A firm or entity that belongs to a network.
Network – A larger structure: (a) That is aimed at co-operation; and (b) That is clearly aimed at profit or cost sharing or shares common ownership, control or management, common quality control policies and procedures, common business strategy, the use of a common brand-name, or a significant part of professional resources.