GBQ has earned a place on the 2026 Top 100 Firms list published by Accounting Today. This marks the firm’s fourth consecutive year on the list and a notable seven-spot rise from its 2025 ranking. Further underscoring its momentum, GBQ was recognized as a Pacesetter in Growth, achieving a 17.9% increase in revenue driven by two strategic acquisitions and sustained expansion across multiple service lines and industry niches. The firm also secured a position among the top twenty firms in the Great Lakes Region, reinforcing its continued leadership and regional impact.
“The accounting profession is evolving faster than at any point in my career, and the rise of private equity has reshaped the competitive landscape in profound ways. Remaining independently owned is a strategic choice for us; it allows us to stay nimble, invest deeply in our people, and empower the growth of our clients’ businesses and the communities we serve. Being recognized again by Accounting Today reinforces that our approach is working, and it’s a testament to the dedication of our entire team,” said Darci Congrove, Managing Partner, GBQ.
Accounting Today, a leading resource for the accounting community, collects and analyzes annual survey data from hundreds of tax and accounting firms to produce much-anticipated lists ranking the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders across the country. The 2026 report (based on 2025 data) is published as part of the magazine’s March issue, which provides industry insights and growth strategies around mergers & acquisitions, geographic expansion, advisory services, niche specialties, and talent retention efforts. In 2022, GBQ was named among the top five Firms to Watch, recognizing those positioned to become one of the nation’s leading firms.
GBQ is a proud recipient of numerous accolades recognizing our commitment to empowering growth: INSIDE Public Accounting‘s Best of the Best Firm; INSIDE Public Accounting‘s Top 100 Firm; Columbus CEO Best Accounting Firm; Columbus Business First’s Corporate Citizen Honoree; Ohio Business Best Workplaces in Ohio, Ohio Success Award, and Best In Ohio Business; Columbus Business First’s Best Places to Work; Cincinnati Business Courier’s Best Places to Work; The (Toledo) Blade’s Top Workplaces in Toledo; Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Ethics; Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio Torch Award for Ethics; Columbus CEO Best Accounting Firm; Cincy Magazine Best in Cincy Business; BDO Alliance USA Workplace Culture Excellence Award; and America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firm by Forbes.
About GBQ
At GBQ, our purpose is clear: we empower growth; growth of our people, our communities, and our clients’ businesses. A top tax, accounting, and consulting firm for 70 years, we’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for. We’ve learned that this is what matters most to our stakeholders. It is this purpose that drives and inspires us every day. It’s why we exist. Visit GBQ online at www.gbq.com.