Resilience and Rebound: A Financial Analysis of Czech's Big Four Accounting Firms Post-COVID-19 Recovery

Covar, Eliska (2025): Resilience and Rebound: A Financial Analysis of Czech's Big Four Accounting Firms Post-COVID-19 Recovery.

Abstract

In this comprehensive empirical analysis spanning 2020 to 2022, our study rigorously examines the financial performance of Czech's prominent Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG—following the multifaceted challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on critical profitability ratios, including Net Profit Margin, Return on Assets, and Earnings After Tax Margin, this research is dedicated to identifying the accounting firm that staged the most remarkable comeback during this tumultuous period. The findings unequivocally position KPMG as the standout performer, exemplifying unparalleled financial resurgence. KPMG's capacity to adapt and thrive in the post-pandemic landscape is particularly noteworthy. PwC consistently exhibits financial strength, maintaining a resilient performance throughout the study period, while Deloitte and EY demonstrate stability in their financial metrics. This empirical analysis underscores the dynamic nature of the accounting industry, emphasizing the pivotal role of adaptability and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. The insights gleaned from this study provide valuable guidance for stakeholders in the accounting profession, shedding light on strategies and practices conducive to post-pandemic recovery and financial resilience. The exceptional performance of KPMG stands as a compelling case study in navigating the evolving economic landscape.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Financial Performance, Accounting Firms, COVID-19 Pandemic, Profitability Ratios, Comeback Analysis
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M4 - Accounting and Auditing > M41 - Accounting

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