Firm Ranks 77th Nationally and Earns Multiple Top 5 Spots for Firms Under $100M 

According to the 2026 Accounting Today Top 100 ranking, PBMares advanced to 77th place nationally due to the Firm’s year-over-year revenue increase of 17.72%. Among firms with revenue up to $100 million, PBMares was second in the Leader in Tax category and, for the first time in 2026, ranked fourth as a Pacesetter in growth. Additionally, PBMares has been ranked the third largest firm in the Capital Region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.  

PBMares’ merger with Fairfax-based BSB CPAs + Advisors at the end of 2024 helped to drive growth in 2025 and outpace the average revenue increase of comparable firms. Mergers and acquisitions were a major factor in many Top 100 firms’ 2025 expansion strategy, with 225 mergers reported for the year, a 54.2% increase from 2024. 

Says PBMares CEO Harvey Johnson, “Our advancement in the Accounting Today Top 100 reflects our commitment to putting clients first, investing in innovative technology, and expanding our advisory services. By embracing change and pursuing strategic growth, including a continued focus on modernization, we’re positioning PBMares to help clients thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. It’s an exciting time for our firm – for all CPA firms – as we build on our strengths and meet new challenges together.” 

The Top 100 annual ranking is based on firm-provided data from the previous fiscal year. It reflects growth in top-line revenue, measures changes in personnel and percentage fee splits among major service areas, and reports on accounting industry growth trends. 

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About PBMares, LLP 

PBMares is a Certified Public Accounting and consulting firm focused on serving the audit, tax, accounting and consulting needs of companies and individuals. Founded in 1963, PBMares serves clients across the United States from 13 offices located in Virginia, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.  

PBMares represents companies ranging from closely held private businesses to leading nonprofits and Fortune 500 multinationals. The Firm has industry practices specializing in construction, real estate, financial institutions, government contracting, hospitality, franchises, not-for-profit, and state and local government. Services include cybersecurity, cloud accounting, and more.  

 PBMares has been perennially ranked among the top 100 firms across the country by Accounting Today, Inside Public Accounting, and Forbes.