Best Accounting Firms to Work For
Prestige isn't everything. These are the firms accountants find the most amenable to a satisfying work experience.
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Schellman
Tampa-based Schellman is the largest CPA firm specializing in attestation and certification services. New hires get extensive informal mentoring and “boot camp” training for certifications. Schellman places an emphasis on volunteering and giving back, and has active affinity groups that promote diversity for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color.
SCORE 9.423
2024 Ranking
#2
PKF O'Connor Davies
PKF O'Connor Davies is one of the 30 largest accounting firm in the U.S. The firm truly cares about career development and growth. Interns get meaningful work and the ability to interact with senior professionals, while full-time staff get mentoring opportunities, valuable and useful feedback, and extensive training. A healthy work/life balance can be achieved—the firm understands employees have lives outside of work, and offers plenty of PTO and benefits.
SCORE 8.881
2024 Ranking
#1
Plante Moran
Plante Moran is one of the largest and most highly respected U.S. accounting firms. For more than 20 years, it’s been one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The firm offers interns hands-on experience, networking opportunities with partners, and a “buddy” program. Full-time staff get to rotate through various areas and meet with seniors to speak about career goals. There are dedicated D&I groups for women, Black employees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
SCORE 8.787
2024 Ranking
#4
Armanino LLP
Armanino is one of the 20 largest accounting and business consulting firms in the U.S and has been named one of IPA’s "Best of the Best" accounting firms. Armanino's interns get hands-on experience, great training, and the ability to interact with senior staff. Its full-time staff get access to an internal mobility program, a state-of-the-art training program, a tuition reimbursement program, and bonuses for passing the CPA exam.
SCORE 8.775
2024 Ranking
#3
HCVT
Los Angeles-based HCVT is one of the 35 largest CPA firms in the U.S. It has 10 offices in California, and three additional offices in Texas, Utah, and Arizona. Its full-time staff get access to extensive training, resources for CPA licensure, a mentorship program, and tuition reimbursements for a master’s degree in taxation.
SCORE 8.749
2024 Ranking
#9
BPM LLP
San Francisco-based BPM is one of the 40 largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S. It has been named one of the best places to work in the Bay Area and one of the fastest growing accounting firms. BPM is very focused on community engagement, giving back, and inclusion initiatives. BPM strongly supports minorities, women, and people of color when it comes to advancement within the firm.
SCORE 8.748
2024 Ranking
#13
KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)
KSM is the largest accounting firm in Indianapolis and one of the 50 largest in the U.S. It employs over 500 people and provides a full range of accounting, audit tax, and business consulting services. KSM works for clients of all sizes, from entrepreneurial startups to established middle market companies (to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers).
SCORE 8.682
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Grassi
Grassi is one of the 100 largest accounting firms in the U.S. Its interns get hands-on experience and work alongside senior managers. Its full-time staff have access to strong training, a great mentoring program, and a very generous benefit package. Grassi takes diversity and inclusion seriously, and has a women’s council that regularly holds events.
SCORE 8.672
2024 Ranking
#17
CohnReznick LLP
CohnReznick is one of the 15 largest accounting firm in the U.S. Interns get a chance to work on year-end audits and network with employees at all levels. Full-time staff have access to career development coaches to discuss goals and performance, and get help with graduate programs, CPA materials, and CPE courses. The firm offers many volunteer opportunities, and is very supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and military veterans.
SCORE 8.667
2024 Ranking
#8
Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP
Bay Area-based Frank, Rimerman + Co. specializes in providing accounting services to industry-leading firms, including many Silicon Valley pioneers. The firm embodies its clients’ entrepreneurial spirit, and offers its staff growth opportunities like soft skill training, technical training, and the ability to rotate through the firm's departments. The firm emphasizes staff wellbeing, and offers mindfulness workshops, busy season yoga and meals, and ergonomic workshops and tools.
SCORE 8.661
2024 Ranking
#14
Aprio
Atlanta-based Aprio is one of the 25 largest CPA firms in the U.S. Full-time staff get access to extensive formal and on-the-job training and the ability to transfer within various areas of the firm. Aprio has more than 2,100 team members, who speak more than 60 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
SCORE 8.655
2024 Ranking
#6
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) LLP
PwC is widely considered to be the world's most prestigious and progressive accounting firm. It offers extensive career development opportunities, including formal coaching and mentoring, informal mentoring, excellent trainings, and clear promotion paths. It’s also heavily focused on CSR initiatives and improving DE&I. It set a carbon neutrality goal for 2030, and has many offerings for its staff to get more informed about DE&I issues and take anti-bias training.
SCORE 8.631
2024 Ranking
#4
KPMG LLP
Part of the prestigious Big 4, KPMG offers the ability to drive your own career. Development opportunities include strong training, the ability to move locations and change roles, and the ability to switch practice areas. Wellness offerings are extensive, and there are several valuable affinity groups that support women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
SCORE 8.619
2024 Ranking
#20
Withum
Withum is an advisory, tax, and accounting firm headquartered in Princeton, N.J. Services include accounting, auditing, employee benefits, pension plans, tax, litigation support, business valuation, insolvency, transaction advisory services, and management consulting.
SCORE 8.524
2024 Ranking
#18
Moss Adams LLP
Accounting firm Moss Adams is looking for motivated self-starters with strong technical skills. The firm treats interns like full-time staff and allows them to learn alongside senior professionals. Career advisors and mentors help full-time staff navigate the beginning of their careers. Staff also get free Headspace subscriptions, gym memberships, and counseling.
SCORE 8.521
2024 Ranking
#7
Marcum LLP
NYC-based Marcum is one of the 15 largest accounting firms in the U.S. Its interns get hands-on experience and exposure to partners. Full-time staff get access to mentors and coaches, and can transfer between locations and practice areas. Marcum promotes a healthy work/life balance, offering flexible schedules and alternative work arrangements.
SCORE 8.483
2024 Ranking
#19
Baker Tilly
Founded in 1931, Baker Tilly has offices from coast to coast and is one of the largest CPA firms in the U.S. Its interns are treated like full-time staff, and get access to seniors and managers—who are very willing to help. Full-time staff get formal training, on-the-job training, mentoring, and internal mobility options. The firm is strongly focused on philanthropy and diversity, and has new initiatives in place around D&I. Recently, it’s made great strides when it comes to gender diversity.
SCORE 8.462
2024 Ranking
#11
Eide Bailly LLP
Eide Bailly is one of the 20 largest accounting firms in the U.S. Its interns get quality training, hands-on experience, and access to senior staff members and clients. Its full-time staff have access to an excellent mentoring and career advisory program, and an “Xchange” program that allows them to rotate through different departments and specialties. The firm supports DE&I through a DE&I council and through four employee resource groups. These groups support Women, Veterans, employees of color, and employees who identify in the LGBTQIA+ communities.
SCORE 8.449
2024 Ranking
#15
RSM US LLP
RSM is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services focused on the middle market. Interns get hands-on experience with clients, and full-time staff get extensive training and mentoring. RSM has an “own your future” mentality that rewards staff for taking charge of their careers.
SCORE 8.302
2024 Ranking
#16
BDO USA, P.C.
BDO USA, P.C. is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. BDO is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an individual feels like there are no limits to what they can achieve by being their authentic self.
SCORE 8.277
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Calibre CPA Group, PLLC
Calibre CPA Group is one of the 20 largest public accounting firms in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Calibre is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, and has an active diversity and inclusion committee. And its staff regularly donates their time and money to various community and charitable causes.
SCORE 8.200
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
EY is one of the prestigious Big 4 accounting firms. It offers endless career development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, training, web-based learning, and experience working with multinational clients. DE&I are core to EY’s DNA. EY is extremely transparent about its diversity goals and progress, and has been named a best employer for diversity.
SCORE 8.152
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Akram | Assurance, Advisory & Tax Firm
Akram is a North Carolina-based accounting firm focused on serving the alternative investments industry. It was founded by Muhammad Akram, who previously worked for national accounting and Big 4 firms. Along with an office in North Carolina, Akram has outposts in New York City, N.Y.; Newport Beach, Calif.; Lahore, Pakistan; Singapore; and the Cayman Islands.
SCORE 8.136
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
H&CO, LLP
H&CO is a professional services firm providing domestic and international accounting, tax, and technology advisory services. The firm has a global presence and specializes in international taxation. Its history spans three decades, and it's been named one of America’s Best Tax Firms by Forbes and one of the Fastest-Growing Firms by Inside Accounting.
SCORE 8.130
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC
Cherry Bekaert is a leading accounting and consulting firm with offices throughout the Southeast. The firm has a friendly, collaborative culture, and partners have an open-door policy. Career development opportunities are extensive—the firm supports valuable training and mentoring offerings—and a healthy work/life balance can be achieved.
SCORE 7.955
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
