April 1 is a big day at Crowe, as the Chicago-based top 15 accounting firm announced that 52 individuals have been promoted to either partner or principal.

This year’s class topped last year’s when 44 professionals at Crowe received keys to the partnership.

“On behalf of our management committee, our board, our partners, and the entire firm, I am very proud to congratulate each one of our new partners on this momentous career achievement,” Crowe CEO Mark Baer said in a statement. “This group of exceptional leaders lives our purpose and values every day, and delivers on our promises to our clients, our people and our communities. We look forward to the many ways they will help bring our strategy to life to drive and shape our future, and continue to be stewards of our strong, inclusive culture.”