Which accounting firms in the Philippines should I compare before I choose one?

Accounting firms in the Philippines fall into two groups, offshore accounting teams and local audit and tax firms, so pick by the job you need done. Audit and tax firms complete their work on their own schedule, mostly for clients operating in the Philippines. Offshore accounting teams work inside your systems and take daily direction from your finance lead. Each Big Four network works in the Philippines through a local member firm that focuses on audit, tax, and advisory work. We check every company against the same four rules and mark any fact we could not confirm as "not found". KDCI follows the same rules and sits in the offshore group because it staffs dedicated teams rather than acting as an audit or tax firm.

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A plain comparison of ten accounting firms in the Philippines, grouped by what each one does, with how we built the list.

Ida Palo·March 25, 2026·Updated October 28, 2026·8 min read

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Why companies compare accounting firms in the Philippines
How we picked these accounting firms in the Philippines
Accounting firms at a glance
Accounting and audit firms in the Philippines
Isla Lipana & Co. (formerly Joaquin Cunanan & Co.)
KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.
Punongbayan & Araullo
Reyes Tacandong & Co.
SGV & Co.
UNA Tax and Accounting
Accounting outsourcing companies in the Philippines
Connext Global Solutions
D&V Philippines
KDCI
TOA Global
Questions to ask an accounting provider
Sources

Picking among accounting firms in the Philippines is hard because the firms do very different jobs. Some audit listed companies or file tax returns for businesses in the country, while others build offshore accounting teams for foreign companies. This guide sorts ten accounting firms in the Philippines into two groups by what each one does, so you compare like with like.

KDCI wrote this guide, and KDCI appears in the list.

Accounting firms in the Philippines fall into two groups, offshore accounting teams and local audit and tax firms, so pick by the job you need done.

Audit and tax firms complete their work on their own schedule, mostly for clients operating in the Philippines.
Offshore accounting teams work inside your systems and take daily direction from your finance lead.
Each Big Four network works in the Philippines through a local member firm that focuses on audit, tax, and advisory work.
We check every company against the same four rules and mark any fact we could not confirm as "not found".
KDCI follows the same rules and sits in the offshore group because it staffs dedicated teams rather than acting as an audit or tax firm.

Why companies compare accounting firms in the Philippines

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $83,680 for accountants and auditors in May 2025. It projects about 115,300 openings a year from 2025 to 2035. Some companies add capacity offshore, while others need a licensed local firm for work inside the Philippines.

How we picked these accounting firms in the Philippines

We include a company only if it meets all four rules. The same rules apply to KDCI.

It operates in the Philippines, with offices or delivery teams in the country.
It has at least ten years in business.
It has public, checkable facts on its founding year, headquarters, and size.
It has a clear service focus that we can name in a few words.

We group accounting companies in the Philippines by what they do best instead of ranking them. Inside each group, companies appear in alphabetical order, so no company sits first because of who wrote the guide.

The audit and tax firms come first because most people searching this topic are looking for them. Where we could not confirm a fact, the entry says "not found". We last checked facts in October 2026. KDCI meets the size rule through its count of professionals placed, because it does not publish a company headcount.

Accounting firms at a glance

Company	Best for	Model	Founded
Isla Lipana & Co.	Audit, tax, and deals (PwC network)	Professional services	1922
KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.	Audit, tax, and advisory (KPMG network)	Professional services	1986
Punongbayan & Araullo	Audit, tax, and advisory (Grant Thornton network)	Professional services	1988
Reyes Tacandong & Co.	Audit, tax, and advisory (RSM network)	Professional services	2010
SGV & Co.	Large audit and transaction work (EY network)	Professional services	1946
UNA Tax and Accounting	Tax compliance and audit	Local firm	2011
Connext Global Solutions	Managed offshore teams	Dedicated staff	2014
D&V Philippines	Outsourced finance support	Outsourced support	2012
KDCI	Dedicated offshore finance staff	Dedicated staff	2011
TOA Global	Offshore accountants for accounting firms	Dedicated staff	2013

Accounting and audit firms in the Philippines

These are the firms most readers expect. They do audit, tax, and accounting work for clients in the Philippines.

Four are member firms of global networks: SGV, Isla Lipana, KPMG R.G. Manabat, and Reyes Tacandong. Our explainer on Big Four accounting firms shows how that model differs from an offshore team.

Isla Lipana & Co. (formerly Joaquin Cunanan & Co.)

Best for: Audit, tax, and deals work that needs a PwC network member.
What they do: The Philippine member firm of PwC, with audit, tax, deals, consulting, and client accounting services. Many people call it "PwC Philippines".
Founded: 1922, as White, Page & Co. Headquarters: Makati City.
Size: 45 partners and 2,000 professional staff [June 2022].
Good to know: Ask whether the local firm takes on work for US companies.
Website: PwC Philippines
Sources: PwC Philippines, About us; Philpad list.

KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.

Best for: Audit, tax, and advisory work that needs a KPMG network member.
What they do: The Philippine member firm of KPMG International, with audit, tax, and advisory services.
Founded: 1986. Headquarters: Makati City.
Size: About 1,700 professionals [March 2023].
Good to know: Ask whether the local firm takes on work for US companies.
Website: KPMG Philippines
Sources: European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines member profile; Connext list.

Punongbayan & Araullo

Best for: Audit, tax, and advisory work that needs a Grant Thornton network member.
What they do: The Philippine member firm of Grant Thornton International, trading as P&A Grant Thornton, with audit, tax, and business advisory.
Founded: 1988, by Benjamin R. Punongbayan and Jose G. Araullo. Headquarters: Makati City.
Size: not found.
Good to know: Ask whether the local firm takes on work for US companies.
Website: P&A Grant Thornton
Sources: Grant Thornton Philippines, About us; Philpad list.

Reyes Tacandong & Co.

Best for: Audit, tax, and advisory work that needs an RSM network member.
What they do: A member of the RSM network that trades as RSM, with audit, tax, advisory, and digital transformation. Many people call it "RSM Philippines".
Founded: May 2010. Headquarters: Makati, with offices in Davao, Cebu, Iloilo, and Clark.
Size: Over 1,200 professionals [2025].
Good to know: Ask whether the local firm takes on work for US companies.
Website: RSM Philippines
Sources: RSM Philippines, About us.

SGV & Co.

Best for: Large audit, tax, and transaction work that needs an EY network member.
What they do: Calls itself the largest multidisciplinary professional services firm in the Philippines and has been an EY member practice since June 2002.
Founded: 1946. Headquarters: Makati City, with eight offices nationwide.
Size: More than 5,000 professionals, per its About page.
Good to know: Ask whether the local firm takes on work for US companies.
Website: SGV & Co.
Sources: SGV & Co., About us; Connext list.

UNA Tax and Accounting

Best for: Tax compliance and audit for businesses in the Philippines, including foreign-owned entities and branches.
What they do: Handles tax compliance, audit and assurance, business registration, accounting, and payroll. It says it has served more than 300 enterprises.
Founded: 2011, in public practice as Nicolasora, Nicolasora and Associates Co. Headquarters: Kapitolyo, Pasig City.
Size: not found.
Good to know: Its work centers on Philippine filings with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, so ask whether it supports US reporting.
Website: UNA Tax and Accounting
Sources: UNA home page.

Accounting outsourcing companies in the Philippines

Readers who plan to outsource ongoing work should start here. These companies build a dedicated finance team that works in your systems, so you direct the work and the provider handles employment. Outsourced accounting in the Philippines suits steady monthly work.

Connext Global Solutions

Best for: A managed offshore accounting team with employer-of-record options.
What they do: Builds and manages offshore teams of accounting professionals for bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation.
Founded: 2014. Headquarters: Honolulu, with Philippine headquarters in Angeles City.
Size: not found.
Good to know: Finance is one of several service areas, so ask how much of its bench is accounting.
Website: Connext Global Solutions
Sources: Connext list.

D&V Philippines

Best for: Accounting firms and finance teams that need outsourced finance and accounting support.
What they do: Offers bookkeeping, audit assistance, financial reporting, tax compliance, and CFO advisory support.
Founded: 2012. Headquarters: Makati City.
Size: Sources conflict. GoodFirms lists 50 to 249 employees, while another list cites 1,000+ accountants.
Good to know: Its listed standards include Dutch and Australian rules, so ask how deep its US GAAP bench is.
Website: D&V Philippines
Sources: Connext list; Helpware list; GoodFirms listing.

KDCI

Best for: Ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting support from a dedicated Philippine-based team.
What they do: We recruit and screen accounting professionals, then employ and support them while you direct the work. Roles include bookkeeper, payroll specialist, accountant, AP/AR specialist, finance manager, and FP&A analyst. Teams work in QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Zoho Books, Wave, and other platforms on our accounting page.
Founded: 2011. Headquarters: Ortigas Center, Pasig City. PEZA-accredited and an IBPAP member.
Size: 700+ professionals placed. Company headcount not found.
Good to know: KDCI places staff who work under your direction, so it is not a traditional accounting firm. It is not the right fit if no one can give weekly feedback or the work is under 10 hours a week.
Website: KDCI accounting and finance staffing
Sources: KDCI accounting and finance page; KDCI records.

TOA Global

Best for: Accounting and bookkeeping firms that want Philippines-based accountants.
What they do: Places Philippines-based accountants and bookkeepers with accounting firms.
Founded: 2013. Headquarters: Southport, Queensland, Australia, with hubs in Manila, Clark, Tarlac, and Cebu.
Size: 4,232+ team members in the Philippines, supporting 1,258+ accounting and bookkeeping firms [TOA Global site, October 2026].
Good to know: It serves accounting firms only, so it fits a practice better than a company building its own finance team.
Website: TOA Global
Sources: Helpware list; TOA Global site.

Questions to ask an accounting provider

Ask every provider the same questions before you decide.

Who manages the day-to-day work, you or the provider? Offshore teams usually take daily direction from you, while audit and tax firms run the work themselves. Ask who sets priorities and who answers when something slips.

Do their people know US accounting standards and tax rules? Philippine and US reporting rules differ. Ask which US work the team has done and ask to see a sample.

What data security steps do they follow? Ask for a written description of who can open your accounts and files, and how access ends when someone leaves.

How clear is the engagement, and can it grow with you? Ask what the work covers and how adding roles works. We cover questions about KDCI's contract terms on a call with the team.

Can the team work in your accounting software? Ask which versions of QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or your own tool the people assigned to you have used.

Do they offer advisory support, or only transaction work? Some providers process transactions only, and others advise on reporting and planning. Match the answer to what you need.

If you want a dedicated finance team instead of a firm, see the roles and tools KDCI staffs for accounting work.

See Accounting and Finance Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an accounting firm do?

An accounting firm keeps books, prepares tax returns, and audits financial statements. Larger firms add advisory work such as risk and deal support.

What is the biggest accounting firm in the Philippines?

SGV describes itself as the largest multidisciplinary professional services firm in the country. Size figures change, so check each firm's own site for current numbers.

What is the difference between an accounting firm and an outsourced accounting team?

A firm completes the work with its own staff and schedule. An outsourced team works inside your systems and takes daily direction from your finance lead.

Which Big Four firms operate in the Philippines?

All four work through local member firms. SGV works with EY, Isla Lipana with PwC, and Manabat with KPMG, while Navarro Amper works with Deloitte.