Alliott Group was ranked 29th in the survey but had the 4th highest growth of the 30 largest international accountancy newtorks, alliances and associations (including the Big Four firms).

Alliott Group saw growth of 15% over the last 12 months. James Hickey, Alliott Group's Assistant Executive Director, said that this growth was in part down to an increase in the average size of firm joining the Group.

Philip Smith commented in his article for Accountancy Age (27th May 2010) that it had been a difficult year for most of the international accountancy groups. Fee income has dropped for nearly half of the organisations featured in Accountancy Age’s international survey, including all of the Big Four firms. In total, the 30 largest international accountancy networks, alliances and associations saw their fee income fall by nearly 5% to $142bn (£100bn) this year compared to $150bn in 2009.

Article Date: 31st May 2010

Author: James Hickey

Firm: Alliott Group