DGC Named One of Best Accounting Firms to Work for

Recognized for workplace policies, practices, philosophy and systems

Woburn, MA November 7, 2008—DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) is proud to announce it has been named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For by the Accountants Media Group, publishers of Accounting Today, Accounting Technology, CPA Wealth Provider, Practical Accountant and host of WebCPA.com and Best Companies Group. Best Firms to Work For identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in the accounting industry, benefiting the nation's economy, workforce and businesses nationally. 

A leading differentiator and driving force behind DGC receiving this prestigious award is the firm’s well-established Human Capital department that ensures employees are supported throughout their career at DGC.  By developing the technical, interpersonal and leadership skills of DGC employees and striving to create an environment that supports creative thinking and collaboration, the Human Capital department truly sets DCG apart from its competitors.  Additionally, at all levels, DGC employees are given generously funded education, leadership training, career coaching and mentoring programs.

“At DGC, we encourage and support the professional and personal growth of our employees,” said Lenny DiCicco, Managing Partner at DGC, “Everyone at DGC understands the importance of serving our clients and ourselves well.  This focus positively affects the firm’s growth and our employees have a high level of satisfaction with their career path. That’s one of the reasons DGC is a great place to work.  I’m exceptionally proud of the firm for being selected as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For.  An honor like this clearly validates our efforts to create an environment that supports creative thinking, collaboration, mentoring and work-life balance.”

 “It is important to us that we offer flexible, alternative work schedules that allow our employees to balance their client work with other activities in their lives such as volunteering at local charities, leisure activities and family responsibilities,” said Cheryl M. Burke Chief Operating Officer at DGC.  “Giving back to the community and philanthropy plays a large role in the culture at DGC.  Additionally, we offer a fun work environment, where we have special events throughout the year ranging from softball games to book club meetings.  Just last week, we had a great time at our annual Halloween costume party which is open to friends and family of the firm.” 

Companies from across the country entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Accounting Firms to Work for, consisting of an evaluation of each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, as well as employee surveys to measure the employee experience. The employee survey is where DGC shined with appreciative comments from employees noting the flexible work schedules, ability for professional growth, training opportunities, a comprehensive mentor program, career coaching, Red Sox outings, meals during the busy tax season and staff recognition to name a few.  

For more information regarding DiCicco, Gulman & Company’s Human Capital department, please visit www.dgccpa.com or go to www.dgccpa.com/video to watch the Life at DGC video.