Everyone knows who to go to, and answers come quickly. Not at the mega-firm level. At BDO Seidman we believe we have economies of scale. But certainly there will be added costs arising from the mega-mergers as facilities are consolidated and a standard approach to providing services is developed and implemented. For each of the mergers, the stated reasons differ, and yet, based on my analysis, seem to make sound business sense-up to a point.
Questions do come to mind.
Certainly, there is no clear evidence that clients are clamoring for the mergers. Now I would like to turn to other pressing issues. I will identify the issues and seek your initial reaction. First, what do you think of the 150 Hour Education Requirement. The explosion of the body of knowledge during my career is mind boggling.