Smith + Howard Named a Top 50 Construction Accounting Firm in the U.S. by Construction Executive

— Firm ranks No. 27 nationally, recognizing more than 50 years of construction industry expertise and continued growth —

ATLANTA, October 8, 2026 — Smith + Howard, a nationally recognized assurance, tax, and advisory firm, has been ranked No. 27 on Construction Executive’s 2026 list of “Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms,” recognizing the firm among the nation’s leading accounting providers serving the construction industry.

For more than 50 years, Smith + Howard has worked alongside construction businesses as they navigate the financial, operational, and strategic challenges unique to the industry. Today, the firm serves more than 500 contractors, supported by nearly 40 professionals focused on the construction sector. Its work spans assurance and bonding support, tax planning and compliance, finance and operational consulting, human capital and talent, growth and transition planning, and private equity readiness.

“Construction has been part of the fabric of Smith + Howard for more than 50 years, so being recognized among the top construction accounting firms in the country is especially meaningful,” said Steve Hinds, CPA, CCIFP, Partner at Smith + Howard. “We’ve had the privilege of growing alongside our construction clients and helping them navigate the issues that can have the greatest impact on their businesses, from profitability and cash flow to workforce challenges, succession, technology, and growth.”

“This recognition is really a reflection of the depth of our construction team and the trust our clients have placed in us,” said Paul Atkinson, CPA, Partner at Smith + Howard

Smith + Howard works with construction businesses across their lifecycle, from emerging contractors building the financial foundation for growth to established companies navigating expansion, ownership transition, acquisitions, and other increasingly complex business decisions. The firm combines deep construction industry knowledge with capabilities across its broader family of companies to help clients improve performance, protect profitability, manage risk, and prepare for what comes next.

The recognition comes during a period of significant growth for Smith + Howard as the firm continues to expand its capabilities, talent, and geographic reach while maintaining the industry specialization and client relationships that have defined the firm for decades.

Construction Executive is a leading trade magazine focused on the business of construction. Its annual “Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms” ranking evaluates hundreds of U.S. accounting firms with construction practices using factors including construction practice revenue, number of CPAs serving construction clients, construction revenue as a percentage of total firm revenue, number of construction clients, office locations with construction accounting practices, employees holding CCIFP certifications, and the year each firm’s construction accounting practice was established.

The complete 2026 Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ ranking and accompanying analysis are available in Construction Executive’s September/October 2026 issue and on ConstructionExec.com.

About Smith + Howard

Smith + Howard is a nationally recognized assurance, tax, and advisory firm serving clients across industries including construction, distribution, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, technology, insurance captives and transportation and logistics. The firm delivers a full suite of services, ranging from audit, tax, international tax, transfer pricing, cyber risk compliance and SOC reporting. Through its Family of Companies, Smith + Howard also provides wealth management, sales and use tax, property tax, specialty tax services such as Cost Segregation Studies and R&D tax credit advisory, management consulting, human capital consulting, and executive search services, supporting businesses at every stage of growth.