- BDO USA was named one of the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™, placing it No. 3 among the top 15 large companies headquartered in Chicago.
- The recognition is based on employee feedback, with rankings drawn from responses evaluating trust, consistency and overall work experience.
- Leaders credit the firm’s people with the honor, which adds to the recent award portfolio recognizing BDO for its extraordinary workplace culture.
CHICAGO, June 17, 2026 — 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 second time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 3. 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.
“We are so grateful for the dedication of our people in Chicago and beyond who have made our inclusion on this list possible for the past two years. This is a shared celebration for all who help our teams to succeed, our clients to thrive and our firm to shine.”
To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™ list, Great Place To Work collected more than 60,000 confidential responses from employees at eligible companies. Companies are ranked based on their ability to offer consistently positive experiences, building trust with leaders, colleagues and the overall organization.
“BDO’s Chicago office continues to be a mainstay of the business community, providing exceptional client service for more than 100 years. It is an honor to be recognized based on direct feedback from our people nationwide.”
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 of Great Place To Work. “By focusing on people, these companies are more resilient and effective in a business environment that demands speed, innovation and agility.”
BDO USA has also been recognized over the last year on Fortune’s lists of Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Parents™, and 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Learn more about the firm’s latest news and recognitions, and discover opportunities to join an award-winning workplace.
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 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago by surveying 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing companies that collectively employ more than 7.3 million U.S. workers. Of those responses, more than 60,000 were received from employees at companies that were eligible for the 2026 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, a UKG company, brings 30 years 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 a coveted Best Workplaces list. Visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the Culture Edge newsletter to learn more.
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