{"id":14699,"date":"2024-09-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synder.com\/blog\/?p=14699"},"modified":"2025-03-31T08:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:59:49","slug":"top-accounting-firms-in-us-largest-accounting-firms-and-their-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synder.com\/blog\/top-accounting-firms-in-us-largest-accounting-firms-and-their-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Accounting Firms in the U.S.: Review of the Largest CPA Firms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you see something at the top, you often expect to find the best of the best. And you\u2019d be right \u2014 here, we\u2019ve gathered the best accounting firms in the U.S. What makes them so special? What services do they offer, and which industries do they serve? We\u2019ll answer all these questions. We\u2019ll take your hand and walk you through the world of accounting giants, like the \u201cBig Four\u201d. Don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019re here to explain everything as simply as possible. Let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG<\/strong> are known as the \u201cBig Four\u201d accounting firms, dominating the industry with their global presence and wide range of services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Beyond the \u201cBig Four,\u201d firms like Grant Thornton, BDO USA, and RSM US play significant roles in the US economy, providing diverse services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses and individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Other accounting firms can be divided into 3 categories: middle market<\/strong>, innovations and advisory<\/strong>, personal service<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    How were the firms selected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are around 87,261 accounting firms in the US and creating a top from this number isn’t a simple task. First, we will highlight the \u201cBig Four\u201d, whose reputation is undeniable, and then provide you with a list of companies we have selected. From rankings to public financial records, there are many ways to choose the top firms, but we\u2019ve gone the extra mile for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our list is the result of a deep dive into the numbers \u2014 revenues, employee counts, and more. We also considered the diversity and breadth of their client portfolio, the range of services provided, reputation, awards received, level of innovation and adoption of digital technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, this top list is far from random \u2014 it was created with great precision for you. Without further ado, let’s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The \u201cBig Four\u201d <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Not to be confused with the Fantastic Four, even though the members of the \u201cBig Four<\/a>\u201d in the world of accounting firms are also kind of superheroes. You definitely heard about them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n