FAO Research, Inc.

FAO Research is the only independent research firm worldwide focused exclusively on the Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, FAO Research publishes research reports, conducts custom research services, hosts events, workshops and a buyers group for FAO service providers, advisors and companies that want to better understand FAO market activity, the supplier landscape and buyer needs. With frequent publishing of reports and independent, unbiased viewpoints, FAO Research is a trusted source for impartial research and opinions. FAO Research also offers access to “FAO JobSearch” – the industry’s only independent source for FAO-specific career enhancement services, including current worldwide job listings and career advice specific to the FAO market.

FAO Research, Inc.

has a strong heritage in the outsourcing research world from its founder, Lisa Ross, who also founded and ran the only outsourcing-focused market research firm, Ross Research, for more than five years. Ross Research performed research and consulting services for outsourcing service providers, buyers and advisors in the U.S., Europe, Canada, India and Japan. Its research covered three main service areas: Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Human Resources Outsourcing and Offshore Outsourcing. Ross Research was purchased in July 2004 by global sourcing advisory firm EquaTerra. FAO Research launched operations on September 20, 2005.