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AAFCPAs' Awards & Recognition

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

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 honors, workplace excellence, and individual practitioner achievements. These honors reflect our commitment to service quality, our investment in people and technology, and our long-standing mission to improve the economic well-being of our clients and communities

The recognitions below come from respected organizations such as Accounting Today, INSIDE Public Accounting, Forbes, PrimeGlobal, and the Boston Business Journal, highlighting AAFCPAs’ sustained performance, industry impact, and commitment to clients and communities.

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Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business

In 2025, AAFCPAs' managing partner, Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, was declared one of 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 declared top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
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Accounting Today's 2025 Best Firms for Technology

In 2025, AAFCPAs was declared top 10 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 top 100 firms.
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CPA.com 2024 Innovative Practitioner Award

In 2024, Ryan Wolff, MBA, Strategic Innovation & Data Analytics, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Digital CPA Innovative Practitioner Award. This award recognizes Ryan’s exceptional contributions to the field of accounting and to the advancement of our profession.
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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. We moved up from spot #93 in 2023 and #98 in 2022.
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Prime Global Sustainability Champion Golden Globe

In 2024, AAFCPAs received the Sustainability Champion award during Prime Global's Golden Globe Awards. AAFCPAs received accolades for seamlessly integrating ESG into their operations, notably their 10% back to nonprofits pledge and standout Impact Report.
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Accounting Today Regional Leader 2024

AAFCPAs has been 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 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. We moved up from spot #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 top 100 firms.
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America's Best Tax And Accounting Firms

AAFCPAs is listed on 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 has been named a top firm by AUM Wealth Magnets in 2022.
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Accounting Today Regional Leader 2022

AAFCPAs has been selected as an Accounting Today "Regional Leader" for 2022!
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Accounting Today Firm to Watch 2022

AAFCPAs has been selected as an Accounting Today "Firm to Watch" for 2022!
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America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022

AAFCPAs is of America's Best Tax And Accounting Firms in 2022, according to Forbes 12.2.21.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2021

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has ranked No. 5 on Accounting Today's 2021 list of Regional Leaders for New England and also as a top “firm to watch” nationally (three positions away from the threshold of joining the Top 100 Firms in the US). Now with 36 partners and a total staff of 270, AAFCPAs, with offices in Boston, Westborough, and Wellesley, 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. We moved up from spot #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. We moved up from spot #110 in 2019 and #117 in 2018.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2020

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has ranked No. 6 on Accounting Today's 2020 list of Regional Leaders for New England and also as a “firm to watch” nationally. Now with 33 partners and a total staff of 220+, AAFCPAs places an emphasis on attracting and rewarding the right talent, 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. We moved up from spot #117 in 2018 and #125 in 2017.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2018

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has been recognized in Accounting Today as a top firm in New England and also as a “firm to watch” nationally. Now with 30 partners and a total staff of 200+, AAFCPAs places an emphasis on attracting and rewarding the right talent, with newly renovated offices in Boston, Westborough, and Wellesley that showcase a modern, collaborative environment.
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INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm 2018

AAFCPAs was named an INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm in 2018. AAFCPAs is proud of the organic growth we continue to experience. Through this growth,  we remain committed to maintaining our unique and authentic company 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. We moved up from spot #125 in 2017 and #129 in 2016.
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Accounting Today Top Firms in New England 2017

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has been recognized in Accounting Today as a top firm in New England (#5 on the list) and also as a “firm to watch” nationally.  Our goal is to focus on being the best, which leads naturally to expansion.
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The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2016

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has been recognized in Top Places to Work 2016, The Boston Globe’s annual list of the top 125 workplaces in Massachusetts for the seventh consecutive year.  AAFCPAs ranked number 22 for top workplaces in the midsize company category (100 to 249 employees).
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Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Women to Watch Leadership Award 2016

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce that Jeanie Gorlovsky-Schepp, Manager, is a recipient of the 2016 Women to Watch Awards, presented by the Massachusetts Society of CPAs in partnership with the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.  This prestigious award honors women who have made significant contributions to mentoring other professionals, leadership in workplace improvements, community service, and involvement with their alma mater.
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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. At AAF, we strive to be the best, not the biggest CPA firm. If we continue our focus on being the best, we will inevitably grow to one of the largest.  We are considered an attractive alternative to national CPA firms.
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The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2015

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm has been recognized in Top Places to Work 2015, The Boston Globe’s annual list of the top 125 workplaces in Massachusetts for the sixth consecutive year. AAF ranked number 21 for top workplaces in the midsize company category (100 to 249 employees), and is the only CPA firm honored in 2015 in the annual employee-based survey project.
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INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm 2015

AAFCPAs was named an INSIDE Public Accounting 200 Fastest-Growing Firm in 2015. Dave McManus, AAFCPAs Co-Managing Partner, says, “We strive to be the best, not the biggest CPA firm. If we focus on being the best, we will grow to one of the largest."
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Boston Business Journal WomenUp 2013

In August of 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 discussed creating opportunities for others while leading one of the largest independent public accounting firms in Massachusetts.
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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' (MSCPA) Women to Watch award. This prestigious award is reserved for women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their community, and to the development of women leaders.
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Accounting Today Top 100 Firms 2015

AAFCPAs ranked #7 in the 2015 Accounting Today’s list of top New England firms and was 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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The Governor's Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities 2014

Governor's Exemplary Employer Award recognizing AAFCPAs.
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The Greater Worcester Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities 2014

Employer of the Year awarded to AAF
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The Autism Services Association 2014

Employer of the Year awarded to AAFCPAs.
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Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty Awards

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

In April of 2014, AAFCPAs was honored by the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce with the Professional Services Firm of the Year Award. Each year this award is given to a professional services firm who excels in client service, gives back to the community and to the Chamber.
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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. We moved up from spot #152 in 2014 and #163 in 2013.
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The Boston Globe Top Places to Work 2014

2014 marks our 5th consecutive year on The Boston Globe Top Places to Work list. AAF ranked number 18 for best workplace in the midsize company category (100 to 249 employees).
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Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work 2014

AAF 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 is excited to announce that Katie Belanger, Audit Manager is a recipient of the MSCPA’s 6th Annual Women to Watch Awards. These prestigious awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their community and in the development of women as leaders.