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AAFCPAs Awards & Recognition

Recognized for Excellence in Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Client Service

AAFCPAs is an award-winning CPA and consulting firm recognized by respected industry organizations for excellence in audit, tax, advisory, client service, technology innovation, and firm leadership.

AAFCPAs is a top New England CPA and consulting firm recognized for excellence in audit, tax, advisory, technology innovation, and firm leadership. The awards and rankings below reflect consistent placement among the nation’s Top 100 CPA firms, regional leadership recognition, workplace excellence, and individual practitioner achievements. These honors reflect our commitment to service quality, our investment in people and innovation, and our long-standing mission to improve the economic well-being of our clients and communities.

The recognitions come from respected organizations including Accounting Today, INSIDE Public Accounting, Forbes, PrimeGlobal, and the Boston Business Journal, underscoring AAFCPAs’ sustained performance, industry leadership, and commitment to those we serve.

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Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business

In 2025, AAFCPAs’ Managing Partner, Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, was recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business.

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The Women’s Edge 2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts

In 2025, AAFCPAs was recognized among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts.
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Accounting Today's 2025 Best Firms for Technology

In 2025, AAFCPAs was ranked among the Top 10 firms in Accounting Today’s Best Firms for Technology.
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Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms 2025

In 2025, AAFCPAs ranked #89 in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of the Top 100 firms.
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CPA.com 2024 Innovative Practitioner Award

In 2024, Ryan Wolff, MBA, Strategic Innovation & Data Analytics, received the 2024 Digital CPA Innovative Practitioner Award. This recognition reflects Ryan’s meaningful contributions to the accounting profession and to innovation within the field.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 Firms 2024

In 2024, AAFCPAs ranked #89 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #93 in 2023 and #98 in 2022.
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PrimeGlobal Sustainability Champion Golden Globe Award

In 2024, AAFCPAs received the Sustainability Champion Award during PrimeGlobal’s Golden Globe Awards. The recognition highlighted the firm’s integration of ESG into its operations, including its 10% back to nonprofits pledge and Impact Report.
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Accounting Today Regional Leader 2024

AAFCPAs was selected as an Accounting Today Regional Leader for 2024.
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Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms 2024

In 2024, AAFCPAs ranked #93 in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of the Top 100 firms.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 Firms 2023

In 2023, AAFCPAs ranked #93 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #98 in 2022 and #102 in 2021.
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Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms 2023

In 2023, AAFCPAs ranked #95 in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of the Top 100 firms.
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Forbes America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2023

AAFCPAs was named to Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms.
 
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 Firms 2022

In 2022, AAFCPAs ranked #98 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms.
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Top Firms by AUM Wealth Magnets 2022

AAF Wealth Management was named a Top Firm by AUM Wealth Magnets in 2022.
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Accounting Today Regional Leader 2022

AAFCPAs was selected as an Accounting Today Regional Leader for 2022.
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Accounting Today Firm to Watch 2022

AAFCPAs was selected as an Accounting Today Firm to Watch for 2022.
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Forbes America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022

AAFCPAs was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms in 2022.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2021

AAFCPAs ranked No. 5 on Accounting Today’s 2021 list of Regional Leaders for New England and was also recognized nationally as a Firm to Watch. At the time, AAFCPAs had 36 partners and a staff of 270, with offices in Boston, Westborough, and Wellesley, and had announced a work from anywhere policy.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firms 2021

In 2021, AAFCPAs ranked #102 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #107 in 2020 and #110 in 2019.
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Largest Accounting Firms in Massachusetts

In 2020, AAFCPAs ranked #10 on the Boston Business Journal’s Largest Accounting Firms in Massachusetts list.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firms 2020

In 2020, AAFCPAs ranked #107 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #110 in 2019 and #117 in 2018.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2020

AAFCPAs ranked No. 6 on Accounting Today’s 2020 list of Regional Leaders for New England and was also recognized nationally as a Firm to Watch. At the time, AAFCPAs had 33 partners and a staff of more than 220, with offices in Boston, Westborough, and Wellesley.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firms 2019

In 2019, AAFCPAs ranked #110 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #117 in 2018 and #125 in 2017.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2018

AAFCPAs was recognized by Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England and as a Firm to Watch nationally. At the time, AAFCPAs had 30 partners and a staff of more than 200, with offices in Boston, Westborough, and Wellesley.
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INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm 2018

AAFCPAs was named one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s 200 Fastest-Growing Firms in 2018. This recognition reflected the firm’s continued organic growth and commitment to maintaining its distinctive culture.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firms 2018

In 2018, AAFCPAs ranked #117 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #125 in 2017 and #129 in 2016.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2017

AAFCPAs was recognized by Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, ranking #5 on the list, and was also named a Firm to Watch nationally.
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The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2016

AAFCPAs was recognized in The Boston Globe’s 2016 Top Places to Work list for the seventh consecutive year. The firm ranked #22 in the midsize company category.
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Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Women to Watch Leadership Award 2016

Jeanie Gorlovsky-Schepp, Manager, received the 2016 Women to Watch Award, presented by the Massachusetts Society of CPAs in partnership with the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee. The award recognizes women who have made meaningful contributions to mentoring, workplace leadership, community service, and professional development.
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INSIDE Public Accounting 2016 Top 200 Firms

In 2016, AAFCPAs ranked #129 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms. AAFCPAs continues to focus on being the best, not simply the biggest, and is widely regarded as a strong alternative to national CPA firms.
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The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2015

AAFCPAs was recognized in The Boston Globe’s 2015 Top Places to Work list for the sixth consecutive year. AAFCPAs ranked #21 in the midsize company category and was the only CPA firm honored that year in the employee-based survey.
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INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm 2015

AAFCPAs was named one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s 200 Fastest-Growing Firms in 2015, reflecting the firm’s continued momentum and growth.
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Boston Business Journal WomenUp 2013

In August 2013, Carla McCall, Co-Managing Partner, was recognized and featured in the Boston Business Journal’s WomenUp section as a local woman of influence. Carla spoke about creating opportunities for others while leading one of Massachusetts’ largest independent public accounting firms.
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Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Women to Watch Leadership Award 2013

Carla McCall, Co-Managing Partner, was recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Women to Watch Award. This award honors women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their communities, and the advancement of women leaders.
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Accounting Today Top 100 Firms 2015

AAFCPAs ranked #7 in Accounting Today’s 2015 list of top New England firms and was also featured on the Firms to Watch list.
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Accounting Today Best Firms to Work For 2013

AAFCPAs ranked #15 among the 100 Best Midsize Accounting Firms to Work For in 2013.
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Governor’s Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities 2014

AAFCPAs received the Governor’s Exemplary Employer Award in recognition of its commitment to inclusive employment practices.
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Greater Worcester Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities 2014

AAFCPAs received the Employer of the Year Award.
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Autism Services Association 2014

AAFCPAs received the Employer of the Year Award.
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Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty Awards

The Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Awards recognize outstanding business leaders under age 40 in Central Massachusetts. AAFCPAs is proud to have several team members recognized as honorees: Carla McCall, Co-Managing Partner (2005); Jeffrey Cicolini, Partner (2009); John Buckley, Partner (2010); and John Larochelle, Supervisor (2014).
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Wellesley Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Firm of the Year Award 2014

In April 2014, AAFCPAs was honored by the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce with the Professional Services Firm of the Year Award. This recognition is given to a professional services firm that demonstrates excellence in client service and community involvement.
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INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firms 2015

In 2015, AAFCPAs ranked #126 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, up from #152 in 2014 and #163 in 2013.
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Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work 2014

AAFCPAs was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work. In 2014, the firm’s sixth consecutive year on the list, AAFCPAs ranked #10 in the midsize company category.
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Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work 2014

AAFCPAs is consistently named a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal. In 2014, our 6th consecutive year, we were ranked #10 in midsize companies. Happy CPAs make happy clients.
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Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Women to Watch Leadership Award 2014

AAFCPAs proudly announced that Katie Belanger, Audit Manager, was a recipient of the MSCPA’s 6th Annual Women to Watch Award. These awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their communities, and the advancement of women as leaders.