Crowe Horwath International

What Crowe Horwath International does

Crowe Global (formerly Crowe Horwath International) operates one of the world's largest accounting and advisory networks, comprising over 200 independent member firms across more than 145 countries. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in New York, the network coordinates delivery of five core service lines: Advisory, Audit, Consulting, Risk, and Tax. The Tax line is further specialized into seven sub-services — Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility, Private Client Services, Indirect Tax, Cross-Border M&A, and International Tax Planning — enabling member firms to address multinational client needs across jurisdictions.

The entity itself is a non-practicing organization; it licenses the Crowe and Horwath brands to independent member firms who deliver services directly to clients. Each member firm is locally licensed and possesses specialist technical skills along with knowledge of local laws and customs, and the network's target clientele comprises multinational corporations requiring coordinated cross-border accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services. Revenue mechanics at the parent level are driven by brand licensing and coordination arrangements with member firms rather than direct client billing, while end-client revenue is realized and retained at the member-firm level.

The network markets itself through a content-driven approach via its "Art of Smart" insight hub, publishing thought leadership on topics including climate reporting, tax policy reforms, AI-driven fraud, and deepfake risks. Member firms are also reachable through dedicated country pages on the multi-regional website. Network capabilities have been supplemented historically through acquisitions such as AbleBridge (2016-06-01) and Partners Capital (2017-04-10).

Name

Crowe Horwath International

Legal name

Crowe Global

Website

https://crowehorwath.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Crowe Global (formerly Crowe Horwath International) is a top-10 global accounting network of 200+ independent member firms across 145+ countries, delivering audit, tax, advisory, consulting, and risk services to multinational corporations through locally licensed member firms under a centralized brand-licensing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (5511), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance
• Tax advisory services
• Management consulting
• Risk advisory
• Global accounting network

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crowe Global operates as a global accounting network of over 200 independent member firms spanning 145+ countries, coordinating delivery of professional services including audit, tax, consulting, risk, and advisory. Crowe Global itself is a non-practicing entity; services are delivered to clients through licensed member firms that combine specialist technical skills with deep knowledge of local laws and customs.

Product overview

Crowe Global operates as a global network of independent accounting and advisory firms offering professional services across more than 145 countries. The portfolio consists of five core service lines (Advisory, Audit, Consulting, Risk, and Tax) provided through over 200 member firms. The Tax service line encompasses multiple specialized offerings including Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility, Private Client Services, Indirect Tax, Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions, and International Tax Planning. Specialist technical skills combined with deep knowledge of local laws and customs enable the delivery of valuable services for multinational clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Specialist advisory services providing strategic guidance and technical expertise for complex business challenges and decision-making, delivered through network member firms for multinational clients.
• Audit Services Independent audit and assurance services providing credibility and transparency for financial reporting, delivered through licensed member firms across jurisdictions.
• Consulting Services Professional consulting services helping organizations improve performance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Risk Services Risk management and advisory services helping organizations identify, assess, and mitigate business risks, including emerging risks such as AI-related fraud and cyber threats.
• Tax Services Comprehensive tax services umbrella covering Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Global Mobility, Private Client Services, Indirect Tax, Cross Border M&A, and International Tax Planning for multinational enterprises.
• Corporate Tax Corporate taxation services including compliance, planning, and strategic tax advice for businesses.
• Transfer Pricing Transfer pricing advisory services helping multinational enterprises comply with intercompany pricing regulations.
• Global Mobility Services helping organizations manage employee international assignments and cross-border mobility.
• Private Client Services Tax and advisory services tailored for high net worth individuals and family offices.
• Indirect Tax Advisory on value-added tax, goods and services tax, and other indirect taxation matters.
• Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions Tax advisory services for international M&A transactions and cross-border deal structuring.
• International Tax Planning Strategic tax planning services for multinational enterprises operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mazars: Mazars is an international audit, tax, and advisory firm with integrated global operations. It is a comparable peer to Crowe for cross-border audit and advisory work, though with a more integrated rather than federated structure.
• Grant Thornton International: Grant Thornton International is one of the largest global accounting networks serving mid-market and multinational clients with audit, tax, and advisory services. It competes head-to-head with Crowe for the same mid-tier multinational mandates.
• BDO Global: BDO Global is a top-10 international accounting network of independent member firms offering audit, tax, and advisory services. It is the closest direct comparable to Crowe Global in scale, federation model, and target multinational client base.
• PKF International: PKF International is a global network of independent accounting and business advisory firms. It is comparable to Crowe in structure (federation), mid-market focus, and service offering breadth.
• RSM International: RSM International is a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms serving middle-market companies. Its federation model, geographic footprint, and mid-market focus make it a direct peer to Crowe Global.
• HLB International: HLB International is a worldwide network of independent accounting firms and business advisers. Its federation model, geographic breadth, and advisory focus make it a relevant peer to Crowe Global.
• Nexia International: Nexia International is a mid-tier global accounting network of independent member firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. It targets similar SME and mid-market multinational clients as Crowe's member firms.
• Baker Tilly International: Baker Tilly International is a top-10 global accounting network with member firms delivering audit, tax, and advisory services across many countries. It mirrors Crowe's federation model and competes for similar multinational advisory engagements.
• Moore Global: Moore Global is an international accounting and consulting network with member firms across multiple jurisdictions. It competes with Crowe for mid-market and cross-border advisory mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Deloitte is one of the Big Four professional services firms offering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services globally. While much larger and fully integrated, it competes directly with Crowe for multinational audit and advisory engagements and represents the upper bound of the competitive set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CroweHorwath_US
• Facebookfacebook.com/CroweHorwathUSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Crowe Horwath International