Citrin Cooperman Shines As 6th Best 'Large' Accounting Firm To Work For In Nation; #1 Among New York City Firms

Top Quote Accounting Today's "Best Places to Work For" results are in, and Citrin Cooperman ranked highly for the third straight year. Citrin Citrin was rated 6th among Large Firms nationally, and was the high ranking New York City firm on the 100-firm list. End Quote
  • New York, NY (1888PressRelease) December 16, 2010 - Citrin Cooperman, a leading accounting and business consulting firm, was ranked as one of the best accounting firms to work for within the accounting industry nationwide by Accounting Today magazine.

    Accounting Today, the leading industry trade magazine, ranked Citrin Cooperman No. 6 nationwide among large firms - those with more than 250 employees - in its annual "Best Accounting Firms To Work For" survey. The firm was the No. 1 New York City-based firm named the list, which included separate rankings for small, medium and large firms.

    Among the many benefits at Citrin Cooperman are: a four-week paid sabbatical after six years employment, advanced leadership programs, cash bonuses for those that earn their CPA designation, a minimum of 100 hours of CPE training annually and bonuses based on accomplishments. The firm also has a formal maternity-leave policy, and curtailed working hours on days before major holidays.

    The firm offers Citrin Cooperman University, a highly acclaimed continuing education program for young accountants; new hires are provided mentors to help them advance in the firm; and an International Work Exchange Program, offering professionals the opportunity to gain experience abroad, working with Moore Stephens affiliates.

    "The senior leadership at Citrin Cooperman prides itself on creating an environment in which professionals and staff of all levels feel empowered to make suggestions to improve the firm" said Joel Cooperman, the firm's managing partner. "We're honored to be among the best accounting firms to work for throughout the country, as well as one of the top in the New York area."

    Accounting Today evaluated accounting firms in a two-step process: an employee benefits and policies questionnaire, completed by all participating firms; and an employee engagement and satisfaction survey, which spotlighted leadership and planning, corporate culture, training and development, and pay and benefits, among other areas.

    Citrin Cooperman has grown from an $18 million firm in 2000 to a $100 million operation in 2010 as it has been able to recruit and retain top talent in the accounting industry. The firm now employs 400 overall, including 250 in the firm's New York City headquarters.

    About Citrin Cooperman
    Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting firm, providing attest and assurance, tax, and business advisory services to clients in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Citrin Cooperman has deep experience in a number of industries and areas including professional services firms, restaurants, real estate, entertainment, staffing and executive search, valuation and forensic services, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The firm, founded in 1979, is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens.

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