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| The "Big 5" are now the "Big 4" If price of service is your concern feel free to look to a smaller firm. I don't think trust should be an issue. There is a reason they are called the "Big 4." They have unmatched resources that provide solutions. They do not have to operate within the box. If you are looking for uncertain tax advice be aware of the fact that just because a smaller firm offers the advice doesn't mean the taxing authorities will accept it under audit. | |
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Unless you are very wealthy (and I mean ultra high net worth 25musd+) I personally would not use a big 4 firm for all private advice. The good partners and managers are too expensive to do all the leg work, and the juniors turnover too quickly to build up a knowledge of the files.
Dont get me wrong I have been
extremely well advised on some specific topics and tax negotiations by teams from big firms, but we are talking about
fees well into 6 figures CHF, picked up as part of much larger transactions.
You are better served for the bread and butter stuff by a good small firm. I have had good, albeit limited, experience with Bruno Bosshardt at
www.bbtreuhand.ch in Zug. I just dont use them for personal stuff as I am based in Schwyz and local knowledge is key in CH.
Regards,
Daniel