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Big Four : The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly, Paperback by Kells, Stuart; Gow, Ian D., ISBN 1863959963, ISBN-13 9781863959964, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A fascinating and authoritative portrait of the 'Big 4’ accounting firms: Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG. Essential reading for anyone perplexed or fascinated by professional services, or working in the industry, or contemplating joining or engaging a professional services firm. The history of the 'Big 4’ firms is one of triumphs and disasters, of pioneers and scoundrels. Today, the firms have an uncertain future – thanks to their push into China; their vulnerability to disruption and competition; and the hazards of providing traditional tax and audit services in a new era of transparency.