DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mann. Weitz & Associates L.L.C., a Deerfield-based certified public accounting and consulting firm, was recently named as one of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, an award developed by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group. Mann. Weitz has been providing tax and accounting, audit and consulting services for more than 15 years in four primary areas - not-for-profit organizations; professional service firms; high net worth individuals; and small/medium sized businesses.

This survey and award program was designed to identify, recognize and honor 100 of the best places of employment in the accounting industry that benefit the nation's economy, its workforce and businesses. Companies from across the country entered a two-part survey process -- the first part evaluated each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, and the second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience.

"Fifteen years ago, our vision was to create a firm that would be large enough to provide clients with leading edge solutions but small enough to offer personalized attention and service to our specialized client base," explained Leonard Weitz, managing partner and one of the founders of the firm.

"Critical to that vision are our employees," added Mark Mann, another founder of the firm. "Over the years, we have responded to the changing needs for a family-friendly work environment and work-life balance. For example, about half of our staff works part-time, and our full-time employees receive flexibility for family needs. This strategy has paid off - our associate retention rate is an enviable 95 percent. We're pleased to receive this national recognition for our commitment to our employees," Mann concluded.

In the employee portion of the Best Companies' survey process, Mann. Weitz received high marks for leadership and planning (97 percent), corporate culture/communications (97 percent) and employee engagement (98 percent).

For more information on the Best Accounting Firms to Work For program and winners, visit www.BestAccountingFirmstoWorkfor.com.

With 30 employees, Mann. Weitz & Associates L.L.C. is located at 111 Deer Lake Road in Deerfield, IL. For more information, visit www.mannweitz.com or call Diana Kaufmann at (847) 267-3400.

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