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11 of 24 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 24 accounting firms on this page cover accounting (21), tax (20), reporting (9) and contractors (9). They also list work in Seattle and Michigan. 24 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
11 of 24 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.

Accounting · Tax · Goals · Also in Leicester and Boston
East Midlands accountancy and advisory firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire
Why #1: Founded 1925 · Team of 400+ — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Charity · Also in Australia
Francis A Jones is an accounting practice in Fremantle, Australia, with a history there going back more than 90 years.
Why #2: In business 90+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Retail · Also in Michigan
Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors is a certified public accounting and advisory firm serving West Michigan.
Why #3: Founded 1941 · Family-owned — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Real Estate · Accounting · Tax · Also in Atlanta and Sydney
Graff Paul & Parnell trades as GPP Accountants Pty Ltd and is an Australian accounting practice.
Why #4: Founded 1976 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Insurance · Also in Oregon and Idaho
KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP is a firm of CPAs and business advisers with offices in Medford, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho, plus satellite offices elsewhere in the United…
Why #5: In business 45+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax Planning · Bank Reconciliation · 1099 Preparation · Also in San Diego
Carey & Raicevic CPAs, Inc. is a San Diego, California, practice of certified public accountants.
Why #6: Founded 1987 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Also in Florida and Michigan
Accounting and advisory firm providing tax, assurance, business accounting and wealth management to privately owned businesses
Why #7: In business 30+ years — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Not for Profit · Accounting · Reporting · Also in Carolina
Acadia Northstar specialises in the finances and data systems of charter schools in North Carolina.
Why #8: Founded 2001 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Government · Also in Ohio
Fireside Tax is a local accounting practice in Canton, Ohio, that prepares tax returns and handles books and payroll.
Why #9: Founded 2004 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax Filing · Accounting · Tax · Also in Charlottetown
Lenehan McCain & Associates is an accountancy practice staffed by chartered professionals, serving the west of New Brunswick, Canada.
Why #10: Founded 2011 — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · simple · Also in Seattle
Honest Buck Accounting is an accounting firm that works only with early childhood education businesses.
Why #11: In business 10+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Insurance
Andrew Pieri CPA, P.C. is an accounting firm in Holliswood, New York, that specialises in the post-secondary education sector.
Accounting · Tax · Reporting
Berry Talbot Royer, known as BTR, is an accounting firm in Falmouth, Maine, with roots going back about a hundred years.

Real Estate · Accounting · Tax · Also in California and New York
California Perfect Tax is a certified public accounting practice in Portola Valley, California.

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

Accounting · Tax · Government
Fester & Chapman PLLC is a licensed accounting firm in Arizona with a particular focus on nonprofit organisations.

Tax Filing · Accounting · Tax · Also in Ontario
Gary S. Aslett Professional Corporation is an accounting practice working under Ontario and Canadian tax rules.

Tax Planning · Accounting · Tax · Also in Colorado
Hewitt, Heerschap & Couch, PC is a certified public accounting firm in Pueblo, Colorado.

Tax Planning · Bank Reconciliation · 1099 Preparation · 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.
Not for Profit · Accounting
Illinois accounting firm providing bookkeeping, filings and outsourced finance support for non-profits and small organisations
Tax Planning · Bank Reconciliation · 1099 Preparation
Jerilyn J. Wilson CPA PC is a full-service accounting firm in St. Louis, MO.
Accounting · Tax · Reporting
Joan F. Clark, CPA PC is an accounting practice in Sterling, VA, handling tax, bookkeeping, payroll and consulting.

Accounting · Tax · Contractors
JPW Accountancy Corporation is a full-service accounting firm in the City of Industry, California.
Responsive · Administration
Just Payroll Services Ltd is a payroll bureau that runs payroll for UK and global teams.
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