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86 of 286 accounting firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 286 accounting firms on this page cover accounting (210), tax (209), reporting (44) and books (35). They also list work in California, United States, Reading and Wales. 285 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
TrustList ranking
Q4 2026 edition
86 of 286 accounting firms ranked on evidence held on 6 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 · Calculators
Double D Accounting & Tax Services is an accounting and tax practice in North Babylon that has been running since 1987.
Why #1: Founded 1987 · Microsoft partner — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Real Estate · Accounting · Partners · Also in Sydney
Booth Partners is an accounting practice on the South Coast of New South Wales, set up in the Shoalhaven in 1941 and the longest-running firm of its kind in the area.
Why #2: Founded 1941 · Team of 30+ — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Financial Services · Reporting · Goals · Also in Sydney
Brigden & Partners, often called Brigdens, is a chartered accountancy firm dating from 1913, with offices in the Sydney CBD and in Hornsby.
Why #3: Founded 1913 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Certified Public Accounting · Accounting · Tax
Considine & Considine is a Certified Public Accounting firm in San Diego that has been working with clients since 1946.
Why #4: Founded 1946 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Not for Profit · Financial Services · Accounting · Also in Dublin
Leonard & Company is a chartered certified accountancy practice in Rathfarnham, South Dublin, established in 1947.
Why #5: Founded 1947 · Owner-managed — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Reporting
Darnall Sikes Gardes & Frederick, now presented as Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, is a corporation of certified public accountants in southern Louisiana.
Why #6: Founded 1950 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Legal
Armstrong Backus & Co. LLP is a public accounting firm in San Angelo that has served West Texas since 1961.
Why #7: Founded 1961 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Accounting · Tax · Reporting · Also in Reading
CSI Accounting & Payroll takes accounting, payroll and tax work off the hands of small and medium businesses across the United States.
Why #8 (shared): In business 60+ years — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax
Davies, Thompson & Wright Service is the trading arm of a firm of chartered accountants in Muswellbrook, New South Wales.
Why #8 (shared): In business 60+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Reporting · Also in Virginia
Elmore, Hupp & Company, P.L.C. is an accounting firm that handles tax, assurance and advisory work for individuals and businesses.
Why #10: Founded 1967 · Owner-managed — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Reporting · Property
Corwin Reichter & Company is an American accounting practice that has worked with clients since 1971.
Why #11: Founded 1971 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax Planning · Accounting · Tax
Leskun & Son Accounting is a family accounting practice serving the Fraser Valley in British Columbia.
Why #12: Founded 1972 — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax · Costing
Calvary Tax Service prepares tax returns for households and businesses from its office in Glendora, California, where it has operated since 1976.
Why #13 (shared): Founded 1976 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Insurance · Also in Illinois
Hopp Accounting & Tax Service is an accounting and tax practice for both personal and business clients.
Why #13 (shared): In business 50+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Reporting · Also in Manchester
Alexander & Co is an independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers that has worked from Manchester since 1976, with a second office in London.
Why #13 (shared): Founded 1976 · Independent firm — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax Planning · Accounting · Tax
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Professional Association is a firm of certified public accountants that has been operating for over 50 years.
Why #13 (shared): In business 50+ years · 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 #13 (shared): Founded 1976 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Non Profit · Tax · Retail
Fagan & Fagan, LLP is a certified public accounting practice in Cerritos, California. It has been running for about fifty years and is now led by the second generation.
Why #13 (shared): In business 50+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Education · Also in Utah
Klingler & Associates is a certified public accounting practice in Sandy, Utah.
Why #19: Founded 1977 — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Tax · Also in Southern California and California
Blanco Tax Service Company has prepared income tax returns in Hollywood, California since 1980.
Why #20: Founded 1980 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Property · Legal · Insurance
EPCO Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Why #21 (shared): In business 45+ years · Family owned — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Education
Boyce Chartered Accountants provides accounting and business advice from a network of offices in regional New South Wales, Australia.
Why #21 (shared): In business 45+ years — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
File Transfer · Accounting · Tax · Also in Oregon and Medford, Oregon
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 #21 (shared): In business 45+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting · Tax · Partners · Also in Mitchell
Small Bayside accounting practice providing tax, bookkeeping and superannuation services to individuals and small businesses
Why #24: Founded 1984 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
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