he number of management consulting firms in the U.S. has grown 2.6% per year over the last five years, according to IBISWorld. And they’ve been busy: consulting firms are tasked with guiding companies as they contend with upheaval in a wide range of areas—from economic instability and technological advances to shifting workplace norms and an increased focus on sustainability. “Dealing with disruption and uncertainty,” says Jack Azagury, group chief executive for strategy and consulting at Accenture, “makes medium- and long-term planning extremely challenging.” But that’s what the best consulting firms do for their clients—and what earned Accenture high ratings in Forbes’ eighth annual list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms. Through a survey of industry insiders and clients, companies were evaluated within different consulting sectors (such as automotive, insurance, and health care) and the expertise in which they offer services (including leadership, sustainability, and legal and litigation). The firms with the most recommendations in each category were given star ratings: five stars for “very frequently recommended,” four stars for “frequently recommended” and three stars for “recommended.”As with all Forbes lists, companies do not pay any fee to be considered.

Source: Forbes March 15, 2023 21:15 UTC