Here's the Big 8....i can't remember who merged to get it from10 to 8
Arthur Andersen
Coopers and Lybrand
Deloitte Haskins
Touch Ross
Peat Marwick
Earnst & Whinney
Arthur Young
Price Waterhouse
and also KPMG makes 9
The largest firms are commonly referred to as "The Big Four." These four firms are: Deloitte and Touche, Ernst and Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is their independent auditor.
Once known as the Big Eight, then Big Six, then Big Five now the top Big Four are the major accounting firms. After the demise of Arthur Andersen in 2002 that left the following companies: PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and Ernest and Young. These four companies each employ over 150,000 people.
In 2000, there were approximately 44,000 accounting firms operating in the United States. This number included a mix of large multinational firms, regional firms, and smaller local practices. The accounting industry has seen significant consolidation since then, leading to a decrease in the total number of firms over the years.
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accounting firms carry out superior audits than small accounting firms
accounting firms carry out superior audits than small accounting firms
accounting firms carry out superior audits than small accounting firms
The largest firms are commonly referred to as "The Big Four." These four firms are: Deloitte and Touche, Ernst and Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
James C Emerson has written: 'The Emerson report' -- subject(s): Consolidation and merger of corporations, Accounting firms 'Careers in public accounting' -- subject(s): Accounting firms, Big business
At least in Canada, this would beKPMGDeloittePricewaterhouseCoopersErnst & Young
KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is their independent auditor.
The "Big Ten" audit firms typically refer to the largest accounting firms that provide audit, tax, and consulting services, though the term is often more commonly associated with the "Big Four." The Big Four firms are Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG. Other significant firms that may be included in a broader "Big Ten" context are BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Baker Tilly, Crowe, and Moore Global. These firms are recognized for their global reach and extensive service offerings in the accounting and auditing sectors.
Once known as the Big Eight, then Big Six, then Big Five now the top Big Four are the major accounting firms. After the demise of Arthur Andersen in 2002 that left the following companies: PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and Ernest and Young. These four companies each employ over 150,000 people.
There are many good accounting firms. Among the top 100 accounting firms in the United States are Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and KPMG.
PWC Deloitte KPMG EnR
In 2000, there were approximately 44,000 accounting firms operating in the United States. This number included a mix of large multinational firms, regional firms, and smaller local practices. The accounting industry has seen significant consolidation since then, leading to a decrease in the total number of firms over the years.