CHICAGO, JUNE 12, 2025 — BDO USA, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced it has been honored by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Chicago. This is the firm’s first time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 4. Earning a spot means that BDO has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the top 15 workplaces among large companies headquartered in Chicago.
“In Chicago and across the country, BDO is made up of individuals who live our core purpose of helping people thrive every day,” said BDO USA Chief People Officer Cathy Moy. “Together, we’re committed to fostering a culture of trust, growth and inclusivity for all.”
To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™ list, Great Place To Work collected nearly 62,000 confidential responses from employees at eligible companies. Companies are ranked based on their ability to build trust with leaders, colleagues and the overall organization.
“Our firm has a rich history in Chicago, beginning more than 100 years ago,” said BDO USA Tax Market Managing Principal Matthew Panzica. “I am proud to be a part of that history, working alongside a team who brings a spirit of innovation and exceptional service to our clients in the region.”
The Best Workplaces in Chicago list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees are awarded based on their ability to deliver positive outcomes for employees regardless of role or status within the organization. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the Chicago region.
“Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work. “These companies prove that prioritizing people leads to better performance and that leaders who invest in their people are rewarded with more sustainable and profitable businesses.”
Honors such as this highlight BDO’s award-winning, people-first culture. Last year, the firm was lauded by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Private Companies to Work For and by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces. Recently, it was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025.
Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. For more information, please visit: www.bdo.com.
Great Place To Work selected the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago by surveying 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing companies that collectively employ more than 8.4 million U.S. workers. Of those responses, nearly 62,000 were received from employees at companies that were eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago list, and these rankings are based on their feedback. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the Chicago region. Read the full methodology.
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings more than three decades of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model™ help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on its coveted Best Workplaces™ lists. Visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.
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