The Big Four are the four largest international professional services networks, offering audit, assurance, tax, consulting, advisory, actuarial, corporate finance, and legal services. They handle the vast majority of audits for publicly traded companies as well as many private companies, creating an oligopoly in auditing large companies.
The top 100 public accounting firms.
Public Accounting Firms Overview: Public accounting firms prepare, maintain and/or review their clients' financial statements and records. They also assist clients in calculating taxes and submitting tax returns. The principal career paths in public accounting tend to require a CPA license. Law degrees are especially useful qualifications in the tax field.
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