ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2026 – Aprio, the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is proud to announce that CEO Richard Kopelman has been named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Atlanta 500, marking his eighth consecutive year on the list. The annual publication recognizes Atlanta’s most influential leaders across business, government, education, arts, and civic life. Richard’s inclusion reflects his continued impact on Atlanta’s business community.
Richard is widely regarded as a transformative leader in the accounting profession. Since becoming CEO in 2013, he has guided Aprio through more than 45 acquisitions and positioned it among the fastest-growing advisory firms in the U.S. In 2025, Aprio’s growth was recognized nationally, with the firm earning a place on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year and being honored on the Inc. Power Partner list. Aprio’s team has expanded alongside this momentum, attracting top talent and creating new opportunities for career development across the firm’s now 40+ office locations. Richard’s focus on transformation, people-first leadership, and expanding the firm’s capabilities has strengthened Aprio’s presence across key sectors, including real estate, technology, legal, government services, and more, helping business leaders and entrepreneurs navigate today’s business landscape with tailored solutions.
Richard is deeply engaged in both the Atlanta business community and national leadership circles. He is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, the Rotary Club of Atlanta, and Vistage, and serves on the Advisory Board for Fifth Third Bank of Georgia. Richard also plays a pivotal role in advancing industry collaboration as Founder of Next Generation Manufacturing, Founding Member of ATLAST, and a member of the AICPA Major Firms Council. Most recently, he was named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, recognizing his impact on the profession and commitment to transformation.
The Atlanta 500 is an annual publication by Atlanta Magazine that profiles influential figures shaping the future of metro Atlanta. Honorees are selected through editorial review, community nominations, and consultations with local leaders.
For more information about Richard Kopelman and Aprio, visit aprio.com. To view the full Atlanta 500 list, visit atlantamagazine.com.
About Aprio
Aprio is redefining what it means to be a global advisory and accounting firm. We help businesses and individuals Account for Anything™ — delivering clarity and confidence in a world full of unknowns. Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC deliver professional services to clients worldwide. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides advisory, tax, legal, wealth, and talent solutions to help build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, while Aprio, LLP delivers audit and attest services with uncompromising quality and integrity. With more than 2,800 team members serving clients in 50+ countries and $5.5B in assets under management, Aprio is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, celebrated for transformative growth on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, and led by Richard Kopelman, named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Learn more at Aprio.com.
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