Clients Taking Harder Looks at Tax Firm’s ESG When Hiring

A survey by professional services consultancy Source Global Research found that a company’s ESG credentials are a top consideration when choosing a tax firm—but pushing ESG credentials doesn’t come without risks.

The report surveyed 300 executives, directors, and senior managers at US-based firms reporting at least $500 million in annual revenue.

“Firms need to accentuate to clients what they’re doing in that space,” Source Global Research principal consultant Martin White said. “In the past, it’s been a box-ticking exercise. Now they have to think about it less as an afterthought and have it further to the front when ...