November 23, 2017

Vault Accounting 50

November 23, 2017/ Shauna C. Bryce

What It Is: This overall ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry.

Why It Matters To You: This ranking is compiled using a weighted formula that reflects the issues acconting professionals care most about, combining quality of life rankings with overall prestige.

Considerations: The weighted formula consists of 40 percent prestige, 20 percent firm culture, 10 percent work/life balance, 10 percent compensation, 10 percent overall job satisfaction, 5 percent business outlook and 5 percent formal training.

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November 20, 2017

Vault Best Accounting Firms for Diversity

November 20, 2017/ Shauna C. Bryce

What It Is: This diversity ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry.

Why It Matters To You: Look at which firms have high rankings for diversity based on the opinions of those who work for them. Easily sortable by type of diversity.

Considerations: Insiders were asked to rate their firm's commitment to diversity with respect to women, minorities, and LGBT individuals. Earlier rankings included categories for individuals with disabilities and military veterans. Overall rankings equally weigh each category. Firms with too few responses were not included in the ranking.

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November 19, 2017

Vault Best Accounting Firms in Each Practice Area

November 19, 2017/ Shauna C. Bryce

What It Is: This ranking is a list of the top accounting firms in each practice area including audit, forensic, and tax.

Why It Matters To You: Accountants across the nation rate the top firms in their practice area.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate the top accounting firms in terms of how strong they were in each of the practice areas. Respondents were not allowed to rate their own firm and were asked to rate only those firms with which they are familiar.

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November 18, 2017

Vault Best Accounting Firms to Work For

November 18, 2017/ Shauna C. Bryce

What It Is: This ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry and helps to build a picture of the firms consultants find the most amenable to a fulfilling, satisfying work experience.

Why It Matters To You: Prestige isn't everything. See which firms fare best on individual rankings of key employment factors, ranging from benefits and compensation to culture and work/life balance.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate their own firms in various "quality of life" areas. It is important to note that firm rankings are based on the average rating assigned by their own consultants.

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November 04, 2017

Vault Most Prestigious Accounting Firms

November 04, 2017/ Shauna C. Bryce

What It Is: This ranking provides a who's who of accounting firms.

Why It Matters To You: Accounting professionals across the nation rank the prestige of the firms they compete against.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate each firm in the survey on a scale of 1 to 10 based on prestige. They were unable to rate their own firm, and they were asked to rate only those firms with which they were familiar. It is important to note that prestige was the only metric considered.

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