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4 of 9 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 9 accounting firms on this page cover accounting (8), reporting (8), tax planning (7) and 1099 preparation (6). 9 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
4 of 9 accounting firms ranked on evidence held on 9 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Fund Accounting
Lawrence Johnson & Associates is an accounting and tax practice in West Los Angeles, California.
Why #1: Founded 1970, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax Planning · Fund Accounting · Tax
Chad R. Strand, P.C. is an accounting firm in Bottineau that began as a small family tax practice in 1980. It now handles a broad range of financial and business work.
Why #2: Founded 1980, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Tax · Also in San Diego
Carey & Raicevic CPAs, Inc. is a San Diego, California, practice of certified public accountants.
Why #3: Founded 1987, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounts Payable · Tax · Accounting
Addept is an Adelaide firm that brings accounting, wealth advice and finance broking together under one team.
Why #4: In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Tax
Dennis J. Tisdale, CPA is an accounting practice in Whittier, California, that works mainly with small businesses.

Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Tax · Also in England and Connecticut
Howard D. Burtis, CPA is an accounting practice in western Connecticut, now operating with a partner as Burtis & Johnson, CPAs.

Accounts Payable · Tax · Accounting · Also in Richmond and Melbourne
IZ Bookkeepers is a specialist bookkeeping firm in Melbourne, Australia. It looks after the day-to-day accounts of small businesses, including payroll and tax reporting.
Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Fund Accounting
Jerilyn J. Wilson CPA PC is a full-service accounting firm in St. Louis, MO.

Tax Planning · 1099 Preparation · Tax · Also in Wilmington
JL Hunt, PA is an accounting firm in Wilmington, NC. It helps local individuals and businesses meet their financial obligations, comply with tax reporting rules and plan ahead.
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