Crowe Chizek

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Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is a professional services firm, with offices throughout the eastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee. According to the 2006 PAR (Public Accounting Report) survey, an independent publication covering the public accounting profession, Crowe ranked eighth in net revenue in the nation's top public accounting and consulting firms. Crowe brands itself as "The Unique Alternative to the Big Four". In addition to its US presence, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as an independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization. Crowe's services include assurance, consulting, risk management, tax and technology, among others. Crowe clientele primarily consists of large and middle market public companies and large privately-held businesses.

[edit] History

Crowe was founded in 1942 in South Bend, Indiana by Fred Crowe and Clete Chizek.

[edit] Financial Advisory

"The M&A Advisor" recognized Crowe Chizek as the "Accounting Firm of the Year" in 2005 for the third year in a row. Crowe participates in transactions around the world and are known for its expertise in the middle market. While committed to this market, Crowe also advises strategic acquirers on deals considered to be above the middle market range.