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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 tax (5), accounting (4), goals (2) and banking (2). 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 5 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.
EJ Pelton Company, which also trades as EJ Pelton & Associates, is a licensed CPA firm serving Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy in Tennessee.
Why #1: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a presence in Soddy Daisy · Founded 1976 · Family owned — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Also in Hamilton
Frost Company has been doing tax and accounting work in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for over 35 years.
Why #2: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US, near Bonny Oaks and Lee Highway · In business 35+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Goals
A H Liles & Co is a certified public accounting firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Why #3: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US · In business 25+ years — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Erisa CPA is a certified public accounting practice that audits employee benefit plans for employers across the United States.
Why #4: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee · Founded 2011 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Crowe, Mallette, and Associates, also known as CMA CPA, is a certified public accounting practice in Chattanooga.
On record: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Tax · Accounting · Also in Jordan
Friday Walker & Associates is an accounting practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee, set up as a professional limited liability company.
On record: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Tax · Accounting
G.R. Rush & Company, P.C. is an accounting practice in the Chattanooga area of Tennessee, now trading as G.R. Rush & Company, PLLC.
On record: Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Banking
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC. is an independent, fee-based Registered Investment Advisor.
Tax · Accounting · Goals
Koplan & Associates is a financial services firm in Chattanooga, TN, run as a certified public accounting practice and an independent registered investment adviser.
On record: Based in Chattanooga, TN, USA
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