Founded in 1999, LEA Global is the second largest international association in the world, creating a high-quality alliance of 226 firms focused on accounting, financial and business advisory services. LEA Global firms operate from 620 offices in 110 countries, giving clients of LEA Global firms access to the knowledge, skills and experience of more than 2,300 experts and 23,000 staff members.

LEA Global firms' unique alliance enables them to maintain their independence while working together to provide the ultimate in client service and providing valuable access to understand the cultural and commercial norms across the globe.

All LEA Global firms must go through rigorous due diligence before being accepted into the alliance.

Working collaboratively, LEA Global firms focus on client service, meaning the partner in the original engagement stays involved. That connection provides consistency and intimate client knowledge - a practice indicative of the value LEA Global places on the qualities of thought leadership, in-depth knowledge, expertise and proactive advisory services.

The Leading Edge Alliance offers:

• Access to the best and brightest CPAs and business advisors - a peer-to-peer connection that provides the right solutions for clients.
• Innovative, practice proven strategies for improving performance in management, business processes, finance, operations, information technology and marketing.
• A leading knowledge resource for multi-disciplinary information and industry-specific expertise responsive to clients’ unique needs.
• The strength and reputation to attract the highest quality team members.
• The Alliance offers accounting, tax and consulting services through a global network of firms
• The Leading Edge Alliance offers world class business advisory expertise and experience with innovation, progressiveness and quality.

The Leading Edge Alliance is now the fifth largest accounting organization in the USA directly after the big four.