The acceptance and execution of mandates for financial audits and all activities falling within the scope of the profession of auditor. The company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, securities and financial transactions, in direct or indirect relation to its purpose, in any form whatsoever, in particular in the form of participations. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, found or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its members or to third parties.