Here is a list and brief description of The 10 top accounting firms In The United States.
1. Deloitte & Touche
With its headquarters in New York and revenues of more than $26 billion, this ‘Big 4’ firm has the largest number of worldwide employees of any accounting firm in the world and offers remuneration well above the average accounting salary range.
2. Ernst & Young
With 144,000 employees at 695 officers in around 140 countries, Ernst & Young is one of the top accounting firms in the US and has annual global revenues of more than $21 billion.
3. Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Based in New York this ‘Big 4’ firm employs more than 163,000 people at 766 offices in 150 countries. With global revenues of around $26 billion it is generally considered to be one of the market leaders among the top accounting firms in the US.
4. KMPG
Although a member of the ‘Big 4’ and one of the largest accounting firms in the US, KPMG actually has its global headquarters in Amsterdam. It has revenues in excess of $20 billion and employs more than 140,000 worldwide.
5. RSM/McGladrey & Pullen
These two firms are separate legal entities but work together to serve the business needs of their clients. RSM offers business and tax consulting while McGladrey & Pullen offers a range of audit services. Together they have 7,000 employees in around 100 offices.
6. Grant Thornton
Founded in 1924 this Chicago-based firm has 52 offices in the US and has its international headquarters in London. The company specializes in the construction and real estate industry.
7. BDO
Formerly known as BDO Seidman this Chicago-based company has around 2,500 employees in the US spread throughout 40 offices. Its biggest clients include U-Haul and booksellers Barnes and Noble.
8. CBIZ/Mayer Hoffman McCann
Also known as Century Business Services. As with RSM/McGladrey & Pullen, these two separate firms work together to provide a full range of accounting and consultancy services. The combined companies have more than 5,000 employees and 180 US offices.
9. Crowe Horwath
Also known as Crowe Chizek, the company has its headquarters in Indianapolis and is part of the Horwath International network of companies. A recent expansion means the company now has 2,400 employees and 26 offices in the US.
10. BKD
The 10th largest CPA and advisory firm in the US, BKD has around 2,000 staff spread throughout 29 offices. Founded in 1923, the firm is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.
For those ambitious young accountants, do whatever you can to get hired by one of these top accounting firms.
