Why Are Partners And Managers Leaving The Big Six?

Abstract

This article is based on a survey of managing partners of Big Six public accounting firms in the U.S. The purpose of the survey was to obtain the perception of managing partners regarding the reasons for the exodus of numerous managers and partners over the past few years. The 137 managing partner respondents indicated that the major reason that managers left was limited partner opportunities. The major reason that partners left was inadequate business development skills.