What Crowe Soberman LLP does

Crowe LLP is a US-headquartered public accounting and consulting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to public and private entities. The firm operates through four service lines: Audit & Assurance (financial statement audits, SOC reporting, PCI compliance, benefit plan audits, and pre-implementation reviews); Tax (federal, international, state and local tax, plus AI and tax transformation); Advisory (M&A and transaction advisory, business performance improvement, accounting advisory, economic consulting, and forensic services); and Consulting (cyber strategy and solutions, risk and compliance, technology and business transformation, internal audit, and human capital consulting). Crowe's named Canadian entity, Crowe Soberman LLP (Toronto, founded 1958), is a member firm within this broader network.

The firm serves clients across at least 15 industry verticals — including financial services, healthcare, private equity, manufacturing, life sciences, technology/media/telecommunications, and the public sector — through 15+ US offices and a global footprint via the Crowe Global network of 200+ independent firms in 130+ countries. Proprietary technology platforms include Crowe Insight (audit workflow), Crowe Secure Information Exchange (secure client document portal), the Tax Data Platform (centralized tax data infrastructure), and the Crowe Studio innovation hub. Crowe is a PCAOB-inspected firm, a member of the Center for Audit Quality since its inception, and operates ITR Economics as a wholly-owned economic forecasting subsidiary.

Revenue is generated through customized, quote-based professional services engagements initiated via RFP or direct partner contact, with multi-year contracts and engagement teams assembled across offices under a "One Crowe" approach. The firm employs more than 1,400 audit professionals, with audit and national office partners averaging 24-25 years of experience. GTM motion is partner-led field sales serving enterprise and mid-market clients, supported by industry-specific publications, webinars, and thought leadership.

Name

Crowe Soberman LLP

Legal name

Crowe LLP

Website

https://crowe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crowe Soberman LLP is the Canadian member firm of the Crowe Global accounting network, based in Toronto and founded in 1958, providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services across financial services, healthcare, private equity, manufacturing, life sciences, and other industries to public and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audit and Assurance Services: Risk-based financial statement audits, SOC reporting, PCI compliance services, benefit plan audits, and pre-implementation reviews delivered to public and private entities.
2. Tax Services: Federal tax, international tax, state and local tax, AI and tax transformation, income tax accounting, private client services, M&A tax services, and tax process optimization.
3. Advisory Services: Accounting advisory, M&A transaction services, valuation services, economic consulting, performance improvement, forensic services, and strategic transactions.
4. Consulting Services: Technology and business transformation, cyber strategy and solutions, risk and compliance consulting, internal audit, financial crime, enterprise risk management, and human capital consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crowe Soberman LLP is a Canadian chartered professional accounting firm and independent member of the Crowe Global network that provides audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to public and private entities. Service offerings span financial statement audits, SOC and PCI compliance reporting, federal/state/local/international tax, M&A transaction advisory, performance improvement, business and technology transformation, cyber strategy, and risk and compliance consulting, supported by proprietary platforms such as Crowe Insight, the Crowe Secure Information Exchange, and the Crowe Tax Data Platform.

Product overview

Crowe LLP is a public accounting and consulting firm that provides audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to public and private entities. The firm's offerings are organized into four main service lines: Audit & Assurance (financial statement audits, SOC reporting, PCI compliance, benefit plan audits, pre-implementation reviews), Tax (federal, international, state and local tax, AI and tax transformation), Advisory (M&A and transaction advisory, business performance improvement, accounting advisory, economic consulting), and Consulting (cyber strategy, risk and compliance, technology and business transformation, ESG strategy). Proprietary technology platforms including Crowe Insight, Crowe Secure Information Exchange, and the Crowe Tax Data Platform support service delivery. The firm operates Crowe Studio as its innovation hub and offers the Crowe Y-Hire program for embedded transaction support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITR Economics: Economic forecasting and consulting services subsidiary providing strategic and budget planning, sales and demand forecasting, and capital investment analysis with 94.7% forecast accuracy.

Products and services

• Financial Statement Audits Risk-based audits of financial statements for public and private entities, delivered using the proprietary Crowe Insight platform and Crowe Secure Information Exchange for real-time progress tracking.
• SOC Reporting Services System and Organization Controls reporting including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, custom controls examinations, and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
• PCI Compliance Services Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance validation including PCI DSS ROC, SAQ, scoping workshops, gap assessments, PCI 3DS ROC, governance, training, and staff augmentation.
• Pre-Implementation Reviews Independent assessment of the design and implementation of key controls prior to system changes, business acquisitions, or system conversions.
• Federal Tax Services Federal tax services including tax credits and incentives, pass-through planning, accounting methods and inventory, private client services, tax-exempt services, cost segregation studies, and tax depreciation and capitalization.
• International Tax Services Holistic tax strategies and planning for multinational organizations including transfer pricing, customs and global trade, global mobility, foreign tax credit optimization, GILTI and Subpart F support, cross-border M&A, and IP planning.
• State and Local Tax (SALT) Services Comprehensive state and local tax services including indirect tax, sales and use tax, credits and incentives, income and franchise tax, real and personal property tax, and unclaimed property.
• AI and Tax Transformation AI-powered tax transformation combining deep tax experience with AI, data, and process design to modernize tax functions through AI-enabled strategy, indirect tax workflow automation, and tax software implementation.
• M&A and Transaction Advisory Services Full transaction lifecycle support including M&A strategy, due diligence and integration planning, closing execution, integration execution, and investment realization.
• Business Performance Improvement Services Performance improvement consulting covering operations, demand planning, inventory management, pricing and margin optimization, supply chain, SG&A expenses, working capital, footprint and capacity, and product development. Cites ROI greater than 300% across 30+ industries.
• Accounting Advisory Services Accounting advisory covering technical accounting, accounting and financial reporting support for complex transactions, restatements, and standards adoption.
• Technology and Business Transformation Technology transformation consulting covering system selection, implementation, M&A integration, tech expansion, and internal capability development across Microsoft, ServiceNow, NetSuite, and Salesforce platforms.
• Cyber Strategy and Solutions Business-aligned cybersecurity services including cyber strategy planning, cyber protection, incident response and business resiliency, and data optimization.
• Risk and Compliance Consulting Enterprise risk management, internal audit, credit risk, GRC technology, financial crime, cyber risk, compliance risk, regulatory response, AI governance, third-party risk management, privacy and data protection, and model risk services.
• Crowe Y-Hire Program Embedded consulting support service providing human capital and operational assistance during and after transactions to maximize investment value for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Return on investment (ROI) greater than 300% for performance improvement engagements in many businesses across 30+ industries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Thomson ReuterscoreTechnology or IntegrationCrowe is an Elite Tier Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Certified Implementer, combining functional tax expertise and deep system knowledge to improve data quality, reporting, and control for tax software implementation and optimization.
• FloQaststrategicTechnology or IntegrationCrowe partnered with FloQast to offer an innovative accounting workflow automation solution aimed at improving the performance and synergy of client accounting teams.
• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance providing Microsoft solutions for business transformation. Crowe offers industry-specific enterprise technology built on Microsoft platforms.
• NetSuitestrategicTechnology or IntegrationCrowe offers NetSuite solutions for unified technology platforms built for specific business needs, helping clients manage and scale their operations.
• SalesforcestrategicTechnology or IntegrationCrowe provides Salesforce solutions to support business transformation and maximize technology investments with flexible, specialized technology.
• ServiceNowstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCrowe offers ServiceNow solutions providing customizable technology to improve functional areas and workflows, including GRC technology integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDO Canada: Canadian member of BDO Global, a top-tier mid-market accounting and advisory network. Directly comparable to Crowe Soberman in client mix (mid-market, private companies, PE-backed) and service lines (audit, tax, advisory).
• Grant Thornton Canada: Canadian arm of Grant Thornton International, focused on mid-market audit, tax, and advisory. Closely aligned with Crowe Soberman's mid-market, private-company orientation and cross-border delivery model via global network.
• MNP LLP: One of the largest Canadian-owned accounting and business advisory firms, serving mid-market and owner-managed businesses across audit, tax, and consulting. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and client segment focus.
• Baker Tilly Canada: Canadian member of Baker Tilly International, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market private and public companies. Similar positioning to Crowe Soberman in industry verticals and PE exposure.
• RSM Canada: Canadian member of RSM Global, the world's sixth-largest audit and advisory network. Comparable mid-market focus with strong PE vertical and cross-border service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Canada: Canadian member of Big Four KPMG. Overlaps with Crowe Soberman across audit, tax, and advisory but serves larger multinational and public-company clients with broader portfolio and deeper resources.
• Deloitte Canada: Canadian member of Big Four Deloitte. Competes in audit, tax, and consulting but operates at significantly larger scale with broader technology and consulting capabilities than Crowe Soberman.
• PwC Canada: Canadian member of Big Four PwC. Competes directly in audit and tax services for larger enterprises and public companies, with extensive advisory and technology consulting practices.
• EY Canada: Canadian member of Big Four EY. Overlaps in audit, tax, and transaction advisory, with particular strength in strategy consulting and PE/VC advisory that competes with Crowe's PE practice.

Emerging players

• Wipfli LLP: US-based top-20 accounting and advisory firm with growing mid-market focus, particularly in healthcare, manufacturing, and PE. Comparable service mix and technology-enabled delivery, with growing Canadian presence through acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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