About Us

What is Accountants.org?

Accountants.org is the communication and social networking website for the independent member firms of IGAF Polaris and their partners and staffs. Over 17,000 industry professionals at over 350 firms worldwide are eligible to access the site every day to share ideas and business opportunities. The site is also a valuable resource for businesspeople seeking quality accounting resources, as it allows visitors to search for an accounting firm or individual accountant by geographic location, industry expertise, service line, firm name, or individual name.

What is IGAF Polaris?

IGAF Polaris is the 3rd largest association of accounting firms in the world, providing member firms and their clients a powerful pipeline to share ideas and business opportunities. With roots extending back to 1977, the association in its current form was created in 2011 by the merger of three prominent industry associations – Polaris International, Fidunion International, and IGAF Worldwide. Today, IGAF Polaris numbers over 350 member firms in 85 countries, with more than 800 offices, 2,200 partners, and 17,000 staff offering their thought leadership to help other member firms and their clients succeed.

What Do Member Firms Do on Accountants.org?

Individuals from IGAF Polaris member firms create profiles that summarize their professional expertise and accomplishments within the accounting industry. In turn, users can then form enduring connections by sharing and communicating with trusted contacts. See Help/FAQ for more information about the site’s capabilities and how to use its resources.

What Are Other Benefits of Membership in IGAF Polaris?

IGAF Polaris offers a three-pronged approach to helping member firms improve operations and increase profitability:

• BENCHMARKING tools help firms break out of practice limitations & maximize success
• EDUCATION conferences & meetings – more than 30 every year – that provide high quality CPE experiences on critical issues
• CONNECTIONS tools and resources – including this website – for timely business referrals and answers to questions from reliable, quality firms

How Do I Join IGAF Polaris and Accountants.org?

If your firm is:

• Entrepreneurial and focused on growth
• Open to strong referrals and great ideas
• Committed to remaining independent
• Engaged in building relationships and improving operations
• Assertively pursuing resources to meet client needs

Then IGAF Polaris may be a good fit for you.

Our member firms are selected based on exacting requirements for size, reputation, areas of practice, diverse technical capabilities and geographic locations. These requirements must be met not only to gain admission but also to retain membership.

To find out more about the application process, or to discuss how your firm might fit as part of IGAF Polaris, click here to complete an inquiry form or email info@igafpolaris.org.