To serve the Big Four firms' need for
objective competitive intelligence, ARG tracks auditor changes,
audit fees as disclosed on proxy statements, initial public offerings,
and mergers & acquisitions among public
companies, with data dating back to 1990. ARG also conducts
unique primary research covering major private companies to determine
audit market share. This data is offered to clients in an integrated
package in order to provide Big Four leadership a comprehensive
and real-time picture of the professional services industry's
competitive landscape.
Just released in an new update , ARGI's 2008
Big Four Annual Report answers the need for independent
comparison and assessment of Big Four
firms in terms of revenue, profitability
and market share.