Over the last year or so, there has been much talk and discussion about creating an Indian Big Four in accounting. While the Government seems to have triggered the idea, the accounting fraternity seems unsure if the Government is really serious about this.The sheer ambition of the task could make one hesitate in even taking baby-steps in going ahead. Data on Indian accounting firms present a very fragmented picture (see Table). Getting such an eclectic set of accountants to move out of their comfort zones a ...