Comparison
SAZ vs. Deloitte
SAZ vs. Deloitte — the senior-partner alternative to the Big Four.
Deloitte is a global Big Four firm with deep consulting, audit, tax, and advisory practices. SAZ is a Canadian senior-partner-led firm focused on strategy, AI, and execution. The two firms solve different problems for different operators — here's how to choose.
Side-by-side
How SAZ compares to Deloitte.
| Dimension | SAZ | Deloitte |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | Senior partner led from scope to delivery | Partner-sold, manager-led, associate-executed |
| Team size | Embedded 2–8 person teams | Often 10–30+ on a single engagement |
| Pricing | Outcome-based, $80K–$5M+ | Hourly + fixed, often $500K–$50M+ |
| AI delivery | Ships production AI on your stack | Strategy + framework heavy; build often partnered |
| Speed | 90-day sprints standard | Multi-quarter engagements standard |
| Best fit | Mid-market through enterprise operators | Large enterprise, regulated, and global engagements |
| Geography | Canadian-rooted, BC + Toronto + national | Global, 150+ countries |
Choose SAZ when
- You're a $5M–$500M operator who needs senior partners doing the actual work
- You want a step-change outcome in 90 days, not a 12-month strategy phase
- You want production AI shipped, not just an AI strategy document
- You value speed, transparency, and senior partner accountability
- You don't want to be charged for junior consultants you didn't hire
Choose Deloitte when
- You're a Fortune 500 needing audit + tax + advisory + consulting under one roof
- You need global delivery across 20+ countries simultaneously
- Procurement requires Big Four logo on the page
- You're running a complex M&A transaction needing capital markets / regulatory depth
- You need extensive change management at scale across thousands of employees
Bottom line
The honest answer.
Deloitte is the right choice when scale, breadth, and regulated depth matter most. SAZ is the right choice when senior partner accountability, speed, and shipped outcomes matter most. For most mid-market operators, that's SAZ.
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