Crowe Global
Ranked the eighth-largest accounting network in the world, Crowe Global has over 200 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries.
For almost 100 years, Crowe has been making smart decisions for multinational clients working across borders.
Crowe’s leaders work with governments, regulatory bodies and industry groups to shape the future of the profession worldwide. Their exceptional knowledge of business, local laws and customs provide lasting value to clients undertaking international projects.
Crowe provides global reach on a personal scale. Firms are focused on the future and the client experience, working with clients to build something valuable, substantial, and enduring. Close working relationships are at the heart of our effective service delivery.
At Crowe, our professionals all share one commitment, to deliver excellence.
Crowe is a network that distinguishes itself in the market by bringing smart decisions that deliver lasting value to clients, talent, and the communities where we live and work.
David Mellor
Chief Executive Officer
Crowe Global
Crowe Global History
1915 – Horwath & Horwath established in New York by two immigrants from Budapest – Edmond and Ernest Horwath . Business focussed on food and lodging sector.
1921 – Reputation in market grows. Launch leading accountancy publications ‘Alarm Clock’ and ‘Food Market List’ and ‘Hotel Accounting’. Firm continues to grow
1924 – Established a university training programme for accountants in the hospitality sector
1950s –Diversify into healthcare. Accounting, audit and tax established
1960 – Horwath & Horwath International established to develop international business and relationships throughout member firms. Consulting services formally offered to clients
1963 – 21 member firms, 21 countries, 15 offices in the US, 4 offices in Latin America
1967 – Merger with Laventhol Krekstein Griffith & Co – becoming Laventhol & Horwath. First international annual meeting – 30 member firms, 30 countries – regional groups formed
1972 – 13th largest international accounting organisation in the world
1984 – International tax planning manual published
1989 – Firm name simplified to Horwath International
1991 – Crowe Chizek, a Midwest accounting firm, joined the network
1992 – EU formed. Network expands into new market – Eastern Europe
1994 – First international accounting organisation to have a Chinese member firm
2001 – Development of Pinnacle brand identity
2005 – Over 100 member firms and nearly 20,000 people across the globe
2008 – Member firms voted to change the firm’s name to Crowe international
2016 – 750 offices in 130 countries with 33,000 people. 9th largest accounting network in the world.
2017 – Crowe Horwath network grows to become the 8th largest network in the world with over 765 offices in 130 countries and 35,000 people
2018 – David Mellor from UK representative firm takes over from Kevin McGrath as CEO of the network. The network regrands as Crowe Global and over 220 member firms adopt the simplified name of Crowe. Crowe Ireland hosts the 2018 EMEA conference in Dublin