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Forbes Top CPAs For Valuations, 2025: Methodology
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In business, the ability to ascertain the true value of assets, liabilities and overall enterprise valuation is paramount. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) specializing in valuation services are here for that job—and to help you find the best of their best, Forbes will soon unveil its first-annual list of Top CPAs for Valuations.
The CPAs considered for this honor will be selected from a variety of backgrounds, specializations and geographic regions, from the profession's Big Four to self-owned firms. As with all Forbes lists, this recognition will be based on a rigorous, multi-stage process of editorial research and evaluation, and no fee or payment of any kind will be required for candidates to be considered or selected.
To produce this list, our review team will identify more than a thousand eligible candidates through interviews with industry insiders, outside nominations, editorial research, and an independent advisory board of expert CPAs who specialize in valuation services. To qualify for consideration, CPAs will be required to be licensed by their state and active in the public accounting profession.
As always, Forbes ' methodology and assessment process are designed through the editorial team's broad experience in CPA practice, coverage of accounting news and knowledge of leaders who are CPAs in valuation services. Candidates will be rated in ten weighted categories, including achievements, professional honors, influence on the profession, performance, thought leadership and community service. Although a CPA's lifetime achievements will be considered, emphasis will be placed on their most recent accomplishments. CPAs will be evaluated from every state in America, regardless of firm size. The final candidates will be vetted by a tenured board of advisors and practicing CPAs who perform evaluations.
The result will be a collection of elite CPAs who are leading the profession effectively and honorably in the realm of valuations—each of whom share a superb track record, impeccable integrity and ultimately, Forbes' recognition.
Steel Rose, CPA is a senior editor who covers accounting, with a frequent focus on recognizing the top practicing CPAs in America in addition to investigating stories about audit failures.
