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Business Wire
07-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BerryDunn Named a Top CPA Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, has been recognized as the 43rd largest CPA firm in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting. This is the 15 th year BerryDunn has made the Top 100 and the fourth year on the Top 50. The annual INSIDE Public Accounting Top 500 list ranks firms by net revenue, factoring in both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions activity. 'Our recognition as one of the top CPA firms reflects our strategic expansion into niche and high-growth industries and our success in attracting top talent,' says Tammy Brunetti, COO of Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Services. In addition to our audit and tax services, BerryDunn has achieved steady growth in client advisory services in healthcare, financial services, outsourced accounting, and valuation for both new and established businesses. 'Our strong commitment to earning client trust and investing in our people has helped us become an award-winning leader in our industry and communities,' says BerryDunn CEO Sarah Belliveau. 'The close partnerships we build—with clients, employees, and communities—have been at the heart of our success for more than 50 years.' BerryDunn has consistently ranked among the Top 100 accounting firms by both INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) and Accounting Today. About BerryDunn BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm's tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The hidden art themed Scottish cocktail bar that has been named as one of the best in the world
A Scottish cocktail bar has made it on to the list of the best in the world. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A hidden Scottish speakeasy style bar has been named as one of the best in the world. The Absent Ear in Glasgow's Merchant City has made it on to the prestigious Top 500 Bars list for the first time. The award-winning cocktail bar was added to the global list at number 466 in an announcement of the Top 500 Bars for 2025. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Founder of the Top 500 Bars, Anthony Poncier explained that the 2025 list demonstrates renewed dynamism in the global cocktail bar industry with more cities added to the list, saying: 'The past few years have been a test of resilience for the bar industry. But now we're witnessing an incredible resurgence of creativity and innovation. Our ranking captures this effervescence and highlights the most influential establishments on a global scale, that are shaping the global drinks scene.' Introducing the 2025 rankings, the Top 500 Bars team said: 'This year the industry has started to boom again with a lot of new bars around the world. For 2025, the Top 500 bars ranking involves 125 different cities in 53 different countries. The ranking is quite different from last year with more countries and new bars. 'We hope that this list will help bartenders and customers discover bars wherever they visit.' The Absent Ear in Glasgow has made it on to the top 500 bars in the world list | Absent Ear The Top 500 Bars list for 2025 is being released in stages starting with bars ranked 500-401 on July 5 and 6. The full list and the ceremony for the Top 100 will be held in Florence on November 10. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Top 500 Bars list is known for its comprehensive ranking of cocktail bars worldwide and, the team said: 'In the era of big data, AI and other digital revolutions, it seemed important to us that the bar industry takes advantage of these innovations to determine a global ranking. 'We aggregated the data from over two thousand sources on the web, in more than twenty languages. And we not only used the opinions of experts, journalists and influencers but also rankings, reviews on platforms, social media and search engines to complete the set. This data set makes it possible to appeal to the greatest number of opinions on the model of 'the wisdom of crowds', by creating this ranking via an algorithm from thousands of data. As the saying goes: 'we are smarter than me'. It's about finding a complementary ranking with existing selections to highlight the daily work of individuals who drive this industry.' The Absent Ear opened in 2021 and is inspired by the late, great Vincent Van Gogh, with drinks and themes that celebrates his artistic legacy. The underground, immersive bar is accessed via a hidden buzzer and door. Entry to the bar is via a hidden buzzer | Absent Ear The cocktail bar has been in the Top 50 Bars in the UK since 2022 and is currently at number 33. Their judges said of the hidden bar: 'Delightfully disorientating speakeasy concept bar hidden in the heart of Glasgow' s Merchant City. Inspired by the late, great Vincent Van Gogh, our theme celebrates his artistic legacy with a healthy splash of creativity and just a drop of his madness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Once you find this multi-award-winning hidden speakeasy, guests are transported into a two-room digital gallery menu where art and cocktails collide. Featuring weird and wonderful drinks and everything in between, Glasgow's best bartenders have crafted a daring menu where the art of the cocktail inspires the cocktail from the art.' Of past award wins, Alex Riches, head of operations at Absent Ear, said: 'These accolades are a testament to the unmatched talent, creativity, and dedication of our team, whose hard work continues to set new standards in both Scotland and the UK's cocktail scene. 'Absent Ear's mission is to elevate Glasgow hospitality, push drink boundaries, and cement Absent Ear's reputation as an award winning cocktail destination.' The Absent Ear debuted a new, gallery-inspired menu in late 2024. Featuring weird and wonderful drinks and everything in between, the bartenders have crafted a daring menu where the art of the cocktail inspires the cocktail from the art.
Hi Dubai
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
ADCB Brand Value Soars 17%, Ranked UAE's Strongest Banking Brand
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has recorded a sharp rise in its brand value, which now stands at AED 12.3 billion — a 17% increase from last year, according to the Brand Finance Journal's latest Top 500 Banking Brands report. This growth has pushed ADCB up seven spots in the global rankings, landing the bank at 102nd position worldwide. Central to this rise is a significant boost in its brand strength score, which reflects investment in the brand, stakeholder trust, and overall business performance. ADCB's score climbed to 81.5%, earning it a 'AAA-' rating — the highest brand strength score among UAE banks. Savio D'Souza, Senior Director at Brand Finance, highlighted the reasons behind the bank's surge. 'ADCB's impressive rise in brand value reflects a well-executed strategy focused on innovation, customer experience, and leadership, which demonstrates ADCB's position as a standout performer in an increasingly competitive global banking landscape,' he said. ADCB's upward trajectory not only underscores its regional leadership but also signals its growing influence on the global stage, driven by a customer-centric approach and a clear strategic direction. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Mid East Info
23-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
ADCB rated the strongest banking brand in the UAE for the 2nd consecutive year while its brand value surges 17% to AED 12.3 billion
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has seen the value of its brand surge to AED 12.3 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year, according to Brand Finance Journal's latest Top 500 Banking Brands report. As a result, ADCB has advanced seven places in the global banking brand value rankings to the 102nd position. A key driver to this growth is the bank strength score, which gauges brand investment, stakeholder equity and business performance. This score has risen to 81.5% (brand strength rating: 'AAA- ') this year, positioning ADCB as the highest rated bank in the UAE for brand strength. By outpacing the overall UAE banking sector's 16% rise in brand value and the global industry's 14% increase in brand value, ADCB has cemented its status as one of the region's most pioneering and ambitious banking brands. In the same report, Brand Finance also measures the contribution that CEOs make as 'guardians' of the value of their brands. ADCB Group CEO Ala'a Eraiqat was ranked among them top banking sector CEOs globally – 12th overall – and the 1st for banking brand guardianship in the UAE for the 3rd consecutive year. Savio D'Souza, Senior Director at Brand Finance, commented: 'ADCB's impressive rise in brand value reflects a well-executed strategy focused on innovation, customer experience, and leadership which demonstrates ADCB's position as a standout performer in an increasingly competitive global banking landscape.' ADCB remains steadfast in its commitment to setting new standards in customer experience by successfully delivering a spectrum of initiatives designed to advance the distinction and sophistication of its banking services. Anchored by an ambitious digital transformation strategy, the bank is leveraging cutting-edge tools such as artificial intelligence to unlock new possibilities for customer personalisation and tailored services. ADCB's recognition by Brand Finance is a testament to the bank's relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation at every turn.
