Smith + Howard Named a “Best of the Best” Firm for 16th Consecutive Year and Rises to #83 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 500 Firm List

ATLANTA (October 7, 2025) — Smith + Howard, a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm, today announced dual honors from INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA): being named a 2025 “Best of the Best” Firm for the 16th consecutive year and achieving its highest-ever ranking on the IPA Top 500 CPA Firms list, climbing to #83 from #100 in 2024.

These recognitions highlight the firm’s consistent operational discipline, sustained growth, and advancing momentum toward its Vision 2030 goals: exponential growth, national brand recognition, and lasting impact on future generations.

“Being recognized for 16 consecutive years as a ‘Best of the Best’ firm places Smith + Howard in distinguished company,” said Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard. “This honor validates our strategic focus, our exceptional people, and the innovative client service we deliver daily. Coupled with our highest-ever ranking on the IPA Top 500, these achievements demonstrate that we are building something extraordinary — a firm with the talent, culture, and vision to lead well into the future.”

Smith + Howard has steadily climbed the IPA rankings over the past six years — from #134 in 2019 to its new high of #83 — reflecting consistent organic growth, strategic expansion, and operational excellence. IPA’s “Best of the Best” firms are selected based on more than 50 metrics covering growth, profitability, productivity, and client service.

“Our people are the foundation of Smith + Howard’s success,” said Kerry Eales, CHRO. “To earn 16 consecutive ‘Best of the Best’ honors is an extraordinary testament to the talent, dedication, and client-first mindset of our teams. These recognitions are not just about numbers; they represent our ability to set ambitious goals and achieve them together.”

In addition to its IPA recognition, Smith + Howard has also been honored for workplace culture in 2025, including:

• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplaces (#10 for Mid-Size Companies) – marking 16 consecutive years on the list.

• USA TODAY Top Workplaces (inaugural) – providing national visibility for the firm’s culture and employer brand.

These achievements, along with IPA recognition, reflect Smith + Howard’s continued commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and people-centered practices — all core to advancing the firm’s Vision 2030 goals.

About Smith + Howard:
Smith + Howard is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm serving clients across industries including construction, distribution, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, technology, and transportation and logistics. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm has seven offices, nearly 50 partners, and more than 600 employees. In November 2022, Smith + Howard became one of the first accounting firms to secure private equity funding from Broad Sky Partners. The firm provides a full suite of services, including audit, tax, international tax, transfer pricing, cyber risk compliance, R&D tax credits, SOC reporting, and more. Through its Family of Companies—which includes wealth management, sales and use tax, property tax, management consulting, human capital consulting, and executive search—Smith + Howard supports businesses at every stage of growth. Learn more at www.smith-howard.com.

Media Contact:
Lisa Hagendorf
Centerpiece PR for Smith + Howard
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