ATLANTA — February 16, 2026 — Aprio, the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has been recognized as one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA Today. This annual list highlights the top firms across the U.S., from large national practices to smaller specialty firms, that collectively serve a wide range of client needs.
The annual list identifies firms that demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, client service excellence, and a consistent record of trusted advisory support. Recommendations from accounting professionals and clients were weighted equally, with respondents asked to identify firms they would recommend based on their experience over the past three years.
“We are building a firm designed for where business is going and how clients want to be served in the future,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the dedication of our talented team and the trust our clients place in us every day. Being recognized as a most recommended firm solidifies that our strategy is working. We keep clients at the center, bring together integrated capabilities, and evolve alongside their ambitions to help them truly Account for Anything.”
Aprio continues to grow its global footprint to better serve clients wherever they do business. With more than 2,800 team members, Aprio recently expanded into Portland, Topeka, Overland Park, Baltimore, Chicago, and Scottsdale, while adding talent and teams to existing markets. These investments strengthen Aprio’s depth of capabilities in tax, audit, advisory, and industry-specific services, giving clients broader access to specialized talent, local insights, and integrated resources that help them navigate complexity and pursue growth with confidence.
Aprio has earned national recognition for its strong culture and commitment to tailored client service. The firm has received multiple Top Workplace honors and Culture Excellence Awards from Energage, plus named a USA Today Top Workplace for two consecutive years. Aprio has also appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies and has been recognized as an Inc. Power Partner, highlighting trusted organizations that deliver high-impact solutions to clients.
To read the full list, visit usatoday.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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