Deloitte is one of the largest professional services organizations in the world, with over 165,000 staff working in 140 countries. It provides services across various industries, including financial services, consumer products, energy, healthcare, technology, and public sector. Deloitte operates as a Swiss Verein, a decentralized legal structure that provides independence for its country offices under local regulators. In 2009, Deloitte reported $26.1 billion in aggregate revenues, with 1% growth in local currencies but a 4.9% decrease in US dollars.