What Prager Metis CPAs does

Prager Metis CPAs is an independent, full-service public accounting and consulting firm formed in January 2013 through the combination of Prager and Fenton LLP (an entertainment industry accounting firm with over 100 years of heritage) and Metis Group LLC (founded 1987). The firm is headquartered in the New York metropolitan area, operates 26 offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, India, the Cayman Islands, and the Metaverse, and employs over 100 partners and principals plus more than 600 team members. It is ranked by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting as a Top 40 US firm and serves clients across more than fifteen industry verticals.

The firm operates a platform-plus-modules service architecture with core practices in Audit & Accounting, Tax Services, Advisory, Business Management, International Services, Tax Controversy, and a National Tax Advisory Group, supplemented by specialized modules including Client Accounting Services (CAS), Tour Accounting, Royalty Administration, ESG services, and Metaverse advisory. Differentiated capabilities include seven dedicated international desks (Italy, Japan, UK, China, Israel, Turkey, Latin America), the first CPA firm Metaverse headquarters in Decentraland (coordinates 19,144) established via joint venture with Banquet LLC, AI-powered audit analytics, PCAOB registration for public company audits, and Cyber Essentials certification for its London office. The firm holds consecutive Billboard, Variety, and Hollywood Reporter "Top Business Managers" recognitions (2022-2024) reflecting its anchor entertainment and music industry practice.

Revenue is generated primarily through engagement-based professional services fees determined by scope, complexity, and client requirements (no public rate cards). Distribution relies on direct partner-led client relationships, professional referrals, industry events (Trusted Advisor summits, NJBIZ, Artist & Manager Awards), thought leadership via the firm's Insights content, and a secure Clientaxcess client portal plus online payment system. The firm's customer base spans High-Net-Worth Individuals, Entertainment & Music icons (AC/DC, Sean Paul, Emmy/Grammy/Tony/Academy Award winners, sports superstars), Asset Management (hedge funds, PE/VC, real estate funds), Public Companies, Not-for-Profit, Real Estate, Healthcare, Fashion, Hospitality, and Technology clients. Prager Metis is a privately held partnership with no disclosed institutional or venture ownership.

Name

Prager Metis CPAs

Legal name

Prager Metis CPAs

Website

https://pragermetis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Prager Metis CPAs is an independent, full-service public accounting and consulting firm with 600+ team members across 26 offices worldwide. It serves entertainment, high-net-worth, asset management, public company, and other clients with audit, tax, advisory, business management, and international services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit and Accounting Services: Full range of audit, review, and compilation services for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Services include attest engagements, specialized attest engagements, employee benefit engagements, and public company audit practice.
2. Tax Services: Federal, state, local and international tax planning and compliance services. Includes tax for business and individuals, private wealth, state and local tax (SALT), research and development credits, and tax examinations.
3. Advisory Services: Comprehensive advisory including agreed upon procedures, bankruptcy, CFO advisory, capital allowance, crisis management, cost segregation, ESG services, forensic and dispute advisory, financial due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, public companies, loan structuring, PPP loan forgiveness, research tax incentives, risk advisory, SOX 404, SOC attestations, valuation services.
4. Business Management: Customized services for entertainment and sports clients including executive business management, tour accounting, investment policy oversight, revenue procurement, tax and financial planning, royalty administration, financial activity coordination, insurance and pension planning, royalty contract compliance.
5. Tax Controversy: IRS and state controversy resolution, innocent spouse relief, installment agreements, offers in compromise, voluntary disclosure, levy and lien releases, penalty abatement.
6. International Services: International tax planning, global mobility services, VAT and customs services, payroll services, with specialized international desks for Italy, Japan, UK, China, Israel, Turkey, and Latin America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Prager Metis CPAs is an independent, full-service public accounting and consulting firm offering audit and accounting, tax planning and compliance, advisory, business management, international tax, and tax controversy services. The firm operates across 26 offices worldwide including the U.S., U.K., India, Cayman Islands, and a virtual office in the Metaverse (Decentraland), serving clients in entertainment, asset management, public companies, real estate, healthcare, not-for-profit, and high-net-worth segments.

Product overview

Prager Metis CPAs is a top international advisory and accounting firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The firm operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with core services including Advisory, Audit & Accounting, Business Management, International Services, Tax Services, Tax Controversy, National Tax Advisory Group, and Metaverse Services. These core services are supplemented by specialized modules such as Client Accounting Services (CAS), Tour Accounting, and Royalty Administration. The firm also provides an Online Payment Portal for client convenience. Prager Metis serves diverse industries including entertainment & music, asset management, real estate, healthcare, not-for-profit, public companies, and technology, with 26 offices worldwide including New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Virginia, Cayman Islands, London UK, Chennai India, and the Metaverse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Expert advisory services including agreed upon procedures, bankruptcy, CFO advisory, capital allowance, crisis management, cost segregation, ESG services, forensic and dispute advisory, financial due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, public companies, PPP loan forgiveness, research tax incentives, risk advisory, SOX 404 advisory, and valuation services.
• Audit & Accounting
• Business Management
• International Services
• Metaverse Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% revenue growth correlated with integrated technology systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments19 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GGI (Geneva Group International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs members of GGI, one of the top ten international accounting, consulting and law firm alliances, Prager Metis delivers advice on a global scale. Through GGI, the firm has access to experts in nearly every major financial and commercial center worldwide, enabling business opportunities beyond national boundaries and international support.
• PM ITScoreTechnology or IntegrationPM ITS provides cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and managed IT solutions tailored to address complex business needs across North America and Europe. Established through strategic partnership between KTI and Prager Metis, combining technical expertise with advisory and accounting services.
• PM Wealth Management (Perigon Wealth Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional alliance with PM Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Perigon Wealth Management. Available as a resource for Prager Metis clients for financial planning, wealth management, and protection. PM Wealth Management is not employed by Prager Metis.
• PM Human Capital SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing company specializing in a full spectrum of Finance and Accounting recruitment services, including direct hire, temporary solutions, contract services, and retained search. Supports Prager Metis and clients with talent acquisition.
• PM Credit ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnd-to-end credit management services including credit building, repair of credit-related errors, and data protection. Service effective for business managers, wealth advisors, and high-profile clients.
• Prager Metis Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates and supports the firm's philanthropic fundraising and efforts. Led by Steven Topal as President. Coordinates annual fundraising efforts, partnership with Alzheimer's Association, and contributions to charitable organizations focused on health, social service, education, economic development, and arts.
• Banquet LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanquet is a metaverse studio shaping the blockchain era of culture. Helps creators and brands launch into the Metaverse and succeed in Web3. Joint venture partner with Prager Metis for the first CPA firm office in Decentraland at coordinates (19,144).
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrager Metis is a Gold National Team partner with the Alzheimer's Association. The firm conducts annual fundraising efforts including Walk to End Alzheimer's and Swing for a Cure charitable golf classic. The firm's charitable foundation supports the association's research and support programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Citrin Cooperman: Citrin Cooperman is a Top 50 NYC-based CPA firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services with a similar full-service model. PE-backed by Court Square Capital, it has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy comparable to Prager Metis's roll-up approach.
• Anchin: Anchin is a Top 50 NYC-based full-service accounting and consulting firm with comparable size, similar industry verticals (including entertainment and HNW), and similar mid-market client focus. Most directly comparable peer in scale and geography.
• Withum: Withum is a Top 30 full-service CPA firm with strong East Coast presence and comparable service lines across audit, tax, and advisory. Similar mid-market focus and industry specialization approach.
• Eisner Amper: Eisner Amper is a Top 25 NYC-based full-service accounting firm with notable entertainment industry practice serving similar high-profile clients. Larger than Prager Metis but with overlapping service mix and client base in entertainment and HNW segments.
• Marcum LLP: Marcum is a Top 20 national CPA firm headquartered in NYC providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable in service breadth and target client segments including HNW individuals, entertainment, and middle-market companies.

Broad incumbents

• BDO USA: BDO is a Top 10 global accounting network with significant US presence. Competes for the same middle-market and large public company audit clients as Prager Metis but offers broader scale, deeper SEC audit capability, and global reach.
• Grant Thornton US: Grant Thornton is a Top 7 US accounting firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services with overlapping industry verticals including entertainment, real estate, and HNW. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• RSM US: RSM is a Top 5 US accounting firm focused on middle-market companies with comparable industry verticals. Significantly larger scale provides advantages in public company audit work that Prager Metis cannot match.
• Crowe LLP: Crowe is a Top 10 US accounting firm with comparable full-service offerings across audit, tax, and advisory. Competes for similar middle-market and SEC-registered clients.
• KPMG US (Entertainment practice): KPMG's media and entertainment practice serves many of the largest entertainment industry clients globally. While Prager Metis operates at the high-net-worth talent level, KPMG competes at the major studio/label level within the same industry vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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