What Crowe BGK does

Crowe BGK LLP is a privately held Canadian accounting and advisory firm founded in 1950 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm delivers nine integrated service lines — Audit, Tax, Advisory, HR Consulting (delivered through its Libera HR sub-brand), Valuations/Forensics/Litigation, Corporate Finance, Wealth Advisory, GTC Solutions, and Client Accounting Services — to businesses, not-for-profits, high-net-worth individuals, and professional services firms across 15+ Canadian industry verticals including real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, financial services, and automobile dealers. It is a member firm of Crowe Global, a Swiss verein spanning 150+ countries with 46,000 professionals and USD 6.5 billion in 2025 network revenue, which provides cross-border referral capability and shared brand recognition. The firm has earned three consecutive designations (2024, 2025, 2026) as one of Mediacorp's Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers and expanded its Tax leadership with four new partner admissions effective July 1, 2026 (Belcher, Di Marco, Senécal, Warner).

Revenue is generated through engagement-based professional service fees negotiated on scope and complexity, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is primarily direct professional services delivery — enterprise direct sales for corporate engagements, SMB/individual direct engagement for tax and CAS work — supplemented by international referrals through the Crowe Global network. Technology is not a product dimension: the firm's stated delivery model relies on human expertise and professional judgment, supported by an internal client portal and payment portal rather than proprietary software. Operating geographies are concentrated in Canada (North America), with the Crowe Global relationship extending reach to clients requiring international coordination.

Name

Crowe BGK

Legal name

Crowe BGK LLP

Website

https://crowebgk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Crowe BGK LLP is a Montreal-based Canadian accounting and advisory firm founded in 1950, offering audit, tax, advisory, HR consulting, valuations, corporate finance, and wealth advisory services to SMBs, enterprises, not-for-profits, and individuals across 15+ industry verticals as a member firm of Crowe Global.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: Crowe BGK generates revenue through providing professional services including audit, tax, advisory, HR consulting, valuations, corporate finance, wealth advisory, and client accounting services. Revenue is derived from professional service fees charged to clients for ongoing engagements and project-based work. The firm serves diverse industry verticals and individual clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crowe BGK is a Canadian accounting and advisory firm that provides a full suite of professional services including financial statement audits, corporate and personal tax planning and compliance, business advisory, HR consulting (through Libera HR by Crowe BGK), business valuations, forensic accounting and litigation support, corporate finance advisory, wealth advisory, and outsourced client accounting services. As a member firm of the Crowe Global network, it serves Canadian businesses across 15+ industry verticals as well as individuals, with service fees negotiated on a per-engagement basis.

Product overview

Crowe BGK is a professional services firm offering a unified suite of accounting and advisory services, not a technology platform. The core portfolio consists of nine integrated service lines: Audit (financial reporting and external audits), Tax (optimization strategies), Advisory (enterprise maximization), HR Consulting delivered through Libera HR by Crowe BGK (pay equity and HR services), Valuations, Forensics & Litigation, Corporate Finance, Wealth Advisory, Crowe BGK GTC Solutions, and Client Accounting Services (CAS). These services are designed to work together to address the full spectrum of client financial and business needs, from compliance and reporting to strategic advisory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Libera HR by Crowe BGK: HR Consulting services including pay equity assessment and Quebec Pay Equity Act compliance

Products and services

• Audit Financial reporting and external audit services for Canadian businesses, forming the core of Crowe BGK's professional offerings.
• Tax Comprehensive tax expertise providing optimization strategies and navigation through complex taxation requirements for businesses and individuals.
• Advisory Strategic advisory services designed to help clients maximize their enterprise's potential through business improvement and strategic decision-making support.
• HR Consulting (Libera HR by Crowe BGK) HR consulting services including pay equity assessment and Quebec Pay Equity Act compliance, delivered by certified Libera HR professionals with industry experience.
• Valuations, Forensics & Litigation Professional business valuations, forensic accounting services, and litigation support for clients involved in disputes, transactions, or investigations.
• Corporate Finance Corporate finance advisory services supporting strategic transactions and financial decision-making, including M&A advisory and capital strategy.
• Wealth Advisory Wealth advisory services for personal and professional financial planning, including investment portfolio planning and retirement planning for individuals and business owners.
• Crowe BGK GTC Solutions Specialized GTC solutions offering tailored professional services to clients with industry-specific or cross-border needs.
• Client Accounting Services (CAS) Outsourced accounting services providing ongoing financial reporting and bookkeeping support to clients on a recurring basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crowe Global achieved 12% year-on-year revenue growth in 2025, reaching USD 6.5 billion globally

Named customers4 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crowe GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrowe BGK LLP is a member firm of Crowe Global, a Swiss verein (association) spanning more than 150 countries with 46,000 professionals. This membership provides Crowe BGK with access to global expertise, international referral networks, and the collective resources of one of the world's largest accounting networks. Crowe Global reported USD 6.5 billion in global revenues in 2025 with 12% year-on-year growth. The network achieved double-digit growth across all regions including Europe (21%), Middle East (19%), Asia Pacific (16%), and North America (8%).
• Libera HR by Crowe BGKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibera HR operates as an HR consulting practice under the Crowe BGK umbrella, specializing in Quebec Pay Equity Act compliance. The Libera HR team consists of certified professionals who provide HR consulting services including pay equity assessments and Quebec-specific HR compliance. Crowe BGK refers clients to Libera HR for specialized HR consulting engagements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Canada: Big Four firm in Canada providing audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services. Competes with Crowe BGK across all verticals and engagement sizes, with materially greater scale.
• KPMG Canada: Canadian member firm of the Big Four KPMG network, offering audit, tax, and advisory services across all major industries. Direct competitor for enterprise and mid-market Canadian engagements.
• EY Canada: Canadian Big Four firm providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services. Direct competitor for larger Canadian mandates and a threat at the high end of the mid-market.
• PwC Canada: Big Four Canadian member firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services. Competes with Crowe BGK for enterprise and mid-market clients, with substantially larger scale and resources.

Direct peers

• BDO Canada: Canadian member of BDO Global, a mid-tier accounting and advisory network of comparable scale to Crowe BGK. Closely comparable across audit, tax, advisory, and SMB/mid-market focus.
• Grant Thornton Canada: Canadian member of Grant Thornton International, a global mid-tier accounting network. Closely comparable in service mix, vertical breadth, and SMB/mid-market positioning.
• Richter: Montreal-headquartered accounting and advisory firm with strong Quebec presence. Closest regional peer, competing directly for Quebec-based clients and specialized services including corporate finance and wealth advisory.
• Baker Tilly Canada: Canadian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm operating as part of Baker Tilly International. Comparable in scale, service mix, and SMB/mid-market client base.
• MNP LLP: One of Canada's largest mid-tier accounting and business advisory firms, particularly strong in Western Canada. Direct competitor in audit, tax, advisory, and consulting for mid-market Canadian businesses.

Regional players

• Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton: Quebec-headquartered member of Grant Thornton International with deep Quebec roots. Closely comparable to Crowe BGK in regional focus, with similar service mix and Quebec-specific market position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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