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which make up the majority of Praxity’s client base.
For the majority of firms, advisory services had a strong year, with the larger networks seeing greater growth.
Advsiory
According to the IAB data, advisory services (all services apart from audit & accounting and tax) of the Big Four have increased
in the past year. PwC’s and KPMGs advisory service line grew 5%, Deloitte grew
8%, and EY’s advisory services grew 12%.
In each of these cases this was above the
firms’ total growth.
Tal k i ng to t he I A B, P w C ’s C ollierKeywood highlighted cyber security as
being at the top of the agenda for most
of the firm’s clients’ chief executive officers. The reason, he says, is that clients are
increasingly worried about the changing
economic environments and the risks associated for their business. He notes: “We
already have a strong cyber practice, but
because of the demand we are looking to
grow organically and by M&A.”
Beyond cyber, KPMG noted especially
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strong demand for its management consulting servic \