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Plante Moran listed No. 4 on Vault’s list of best accounting firms

April 22, 2026 / 1 min read

Thanks to staff feedback, Plante Moran earned the No. 4 spot on Vault’s annual list of best U.S. accounting firms. Last year, we also placed fourth.

Each year, Vault releases a ranked list of their top 25 accounting firms based on quality of life and overall prestige called “Vault’s Accounting 25.” This year, Plante Moran placed No. 4 on the list for the second year in a row. We’re honored to be on this list among our peers.

To determine the list, Vault uses data from staff surveys. The rankings are based on a weighted formula that focuses on particular areas of concern for accounting professionals, such as work-life balance, compensation, and training opportunities.

In addition to the overall “top 25 accounting firms” ranking, Plante Moran ranked in the top five for all of the “Quality of Life” categories, including client interaction, firm leadership, work-life balance, and business outlook. Plante Moran secured the No. 1 ranking in nine of these categories, including informal training, satisfaction, relationship with supervisors, and culture. Plante Moran’s Vault profile demonstrates how much meaningful work goes into making Plante Moran a great place to work for all.

Thank you to all the Plante Moran staff members who took the time to fill out the Vault survey. It’s because of your feedback that we’re recognized as an employer of choice in the accounting profession.

To learn more about Vault’s top 25 accounting firms, read the Plante Moran profile, and see the full list of recognized firms, visit below.

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