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Old 06-16-2011, 06:38 AM  
DamianJ
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Is saying "firm" the same thing as saying "company"?
Pretty much. Depends on the context.

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For instance is it perfectly fine to say "accounting firms" instead of "accounting companies"?
yup

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Also - Does it make any diference if its British or american English?

To whom? Depends on the context.

'accounting firm' is more American English.
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