AAA Member Firms Make 2014 Best of the Best Firms List

The 2014 INSIDE Public Accounting Best of the Best list was recently released and more than 30 AAA member firms appear on this list of firms that do more than just perform well.  While all Best of the Best firms show strong growth and profitability and rank high on numerous key metrics, they also demonstrate an enviable culture.  These Best of the Best firms, named annually by INSIDE Public Accounting, are at the top of their game.  Firm leaders interested in constant improvement should study what these firms are doing right.

The Best of the Best Class for 2014 have created habits that institutionalize high performance. Evidence of this can be seen in the many familiar names on the list. Half of the firms have been named Best of the Best in previous years.

The Platt Group has been constantly improving its criteria and scoring for the Best of the Best firms based on conversations with managing partners, consultants and firm administrators.  Ranked on more than 70 criteria, IPA's formula removes imbalances, such as firm size or location, that can skew comparisons among participants in the annual IPA survey and analysis of firms.

Congratulations to AAA members who have made a difference in the management and operations of these Best of the Best firms.

Bennett Thrasher LLP / Atlanta
Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors & Accountants / Miami
Boulay PLLP / Eden Prairie
CohnReznick LLP / New York
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP / Charlotte
Edelstein & Company LLP / Boston
Eichstaedt & Lervold LLP / San Francisco
Frazier & Deeter LLC / Atlanta
Habif Arogeti & Wynne LLP / Atlanta
Hein & Associates LLP / Denver
Henry & Horne LLP / Tempe
Katz Sapper & Miller / Indianapolis
Keiter / Henrico
Kerkering Barberio & Co. / Sarasota
Kreischer Miller / Horsham
Lane Gorman Trubitt PLLC / Dallas
McPhilips Roberts & Deans PLC / Norfolk
Moore Colson / Marietta
Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas PC / Houston
PYA / Knoxville
Raffa PC / Washington, DC
RBZ LLP / Los Angeles
Richey May & Co. LLP / Englewood
SaxBST LLP / Clifton
SC&H Group / Sparks
Seiler LLP / Redwood City
Sellers Richardson Holman & West LLP / Birmingham
Smith & Howard / Atlanta
Tanner LLC / Salt Lake City
Weaver / Forth Worth
Whitley Penn LLP / Fort Worth

Historically, IPA has set a minimum of $5 million in net revenue for the annual listing.  In 2013, IPA recognized five firms that deserved recognition, all under $5 million.  This year, IPA welcomes 10 firms to the Best of the Best Under $5 Million list, with two firms returning for a second year.  Of the ten, six are AAA member firms:

Bradley Consulting Group PC / Lakewood
Duggan & Massey PC / Atlanta
GBH CPAs PC / Houston
GYL Decauwer LLP / Ontario
JGD & Associates LLP / San Diego
Kirsch CPA Group LLC / Fairfield

For a complete listing of the IPA 2014 Best of the Best, click here.