The Practice Excellence assessment represents a holistic method of comparing the capabilities of accounting firms around the world. Each of these firms scored in the top decile of all those who took part in the Practice Excellence (PE) assessment and, by this methodology, represent the best in the profession.
The business acumen of participating firms is identified across the four pillars of practice strategy, management, efficiency and growth. These pillars are an aggregate of the 12 areas of firm competency that influence a firm's overall proficiency:
- Operations management
- Business processes
- Technology
- Strategy adoption
- Business strategy
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Sales
- Client management
- Organizational management
- Talent management
- Change management
Excelling in each of these 12 areas — and their 4 overarching pillars — results in achieving Practice Excellence. When combined with firm revenue per employee, a Practice Excellence score provides a singular comparison for firms to compare themselves overall and by segments including geography and size.
To learn more, read how the Practice Excellence assessment was developed and download insights from the Practice Excellence Scorecard.
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The Top Accounting Firms in the USOur methodology
Dallas, TX
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Memphis, TN
Little Rock, AR
Horsham, PA
Seattle, Washington
Madison, Wisconsin
Falls Church, Virginia
