Illinois-Based Mann. Weitz & Associates Joins List of 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work For

Illinois-Based Mann. Weitz & Associates Joins List of 2009 Best Accounting
Firms to Work For

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.

SOURCE Mann. Weitz & Associates L.L.C.

Caroline Raeder of Mann. Weitz & Associates L.L.C., +1-708-488-0934