Latest Country Report
Germany survey: Pressure haunts firms as market steadies
The accounting profession has contracted in Germany as firms struggle against severe fee pressure and alack of transaction-related work. Nicola.... read more
Under pressure
The Spanish accounting profession is being plagued by a stagnant economy, intense fee pressure and very little M&A activity although most firms.... read more
Turkey survey: A Turkish delight
With foreign investors having regained their confidence and the contents of the new commercial code having been confirmed, Turkish firms are.... read more
Latin America survey: An emerging power
Despite a global recession, political uncertainty in some countries, high inflation rates in others and a varietyof internal problems, most Latin.... read more
Canada survey: Recovery slow despite IFRS boost
Although fiscal 2010 was a very good year for three of the top 10 accounting firms in Canada, others foundtheir revenue growth constrained by a.... read more
Ireland survey: Irish firms battle on
After a traumatic 12 months during which income, fees and headcount fell across the board, it was largely a case of as you were for Irelands.... read more
China survey: Profession matures
Chinese accounting firms have enjoyed another year of revenue growth due to a surge in transactionrelatedwork, set to continue into this year.. read more
US survey: Tough times continue
The majority of firms have seen revenue slumps due to a slackening transactions market and struggling clients Nicola Maher finds firms are battling.... read more
World survey: Emerging markets boost global growth
Accounting firms are back in the black as revenue growth across most business lines has improved in thepast 12 months. This years International.... read more
UK Survey: Consulting investment fuels rebound
The UK accounting profession is still reeling in the wake of the financialcrisis with a large number of firms in the red.. read more
Brazil survey: A market on the rise
Accounting firms in Brazil have enjoyed a stellar year with revenue growth across nearly all business lines. Gundi Jeffrey looks at how the IFRS,.... read more
Japan survey: Residual bruising
Firms have had to deal with the fallout from the financial crisis through increasing fee pressure anda shrinking audit market. But Nicola Maher and.... read more
Russia survey: Firms see red as 'black audit' a problem
Intense fee pressure, unfair competition and cases of poor audit quality are the major issues Russianaccountancy firms face as they try to restore.... read more
South Africa survey: Regulation takes centre stage
Firm growth has remained strong in the past year with accounting bright spots helping bolster a lack oftransaction related revenue. And despite.... read more
Australia survey: Firms feel the squeeze
It has been a year in the red for the Australian accounting industry Severe fee pressure and a lack of transactions work have affected the bottom.... read more
Mexico survey: Firms resilient in a year to forget
Mexican firms are battling one of the most difficult trading environments in the world A dire economy, swine flu and drug cartels provide external.... read more
France survey: Winning the battle
Intense fee pressure and increased competition have played a big part in slowing down revenue growth of the French accounting industry. Despite.... read more
South Korea survey: Up to the challenge
South Koreas accounting market is entering a challenging period in the quest to develop new service lines, retain staff and battle fee pressure..... read more
Germany: Half empty or half full?
A severe lack of transactions-related work has impacted heavily on accounting firm revenue with the majority recording a drop. Rising fee pressure.... read more
The Netherlands: Turning defence into attack
The Dutch accounting market has contracted as firms roll out cost-cutting and efficiency measures to battlefee pressure, competition and a.... read more
