HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: (L-R) J.Ok. Simmons, director/govt producer Gavin O’Connor, producer Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal seen on the Amazon MGM Studios “The Accountant 2” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese language Theatre on April 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photograph by Eric Charbonneau/Amazon MGM Studios through Getty Photographs)
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Forbes is asserting the opening of nominations for our 2026 record of Finest-in-State CPAs, a recognition designed to focus on essentially the most distinctive, training CPAs all through America—the elite of the accounting career. As we establish the CPAs who’ve demonstrated outstanding experience of their specializations we’re significantly fascinated by CPAs who dedicate time to serving the CPA career and to serving the general public curiosity.
To take action, Forbes has developed a radical methodology for figuring out, vetting and deciding on candidates. As an integral a part of this course of, we’re in search of suggestions from the broader enterprise neighborhood. If , or are conscious of, a CPA who serves the general public offering accounting companies inside a CPA agency and demonstrates each excellence and a constant observe document of success, we invite you to appoint them for the Finest in State recognition. All nominator info is held in strict confidence.
Please submit your nominations via the offered hyperlink by December 31, 2025. Our editorial group will fastidiously overview every nominee. Chosen CPAs could also be contacted with requests for added info as they advance within the choice course of.
Please word that this record is completely merit-based and qualitative—there is no such thing as a price to take part and candidates can not pay to be listed.
(Whereas not related to the film: The Accountant 2, the inaugural Best in State list of CPAs in 2025 was printed on 4/15/2025, the day earlier than the Hollywood premiere of the film.)
Any questions on submissions or the upcoming record must be directed to TopCPAs@forbes.com
Metal Rose, CPA is a senior editor who covers accounting, with a frequent concentrate on recognizing the highest training CPAs in America along with investigating tales about audit failures.
