Clients of winning firms are 60% more likely to be completely satisfied
PBMares, a top 100 accounting and business consulting firm, has won the Best of Accounting Award for the third year in a row for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on client ratings. On average, clients of 2025 Best of Accounting winners are more than 60% likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. PBMares received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 (out of 10) from 82.6% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 48% in 2024.
PBMares CEO Harvey Johnson said, “I’m immensely proud of our team for their commitment to delivering exceptional client service. I don’t have to look very far for proof that what they’re doing makes a difference. Last year, through our feedback survey, clients gave 470 shoutouts to our team about positive contributions that went above and beyond. Each client who took the time to share feedback – whether they had a great experience or provided constructive improvements for the future – helps to shape the future of PBMares.”
“I’m delighted to present the winners of the 2025 Best of Accounting award,” said ClearlyRated’s CEO, Baker Nanduru. “These remarkable organizations have set themselves apart through their relentless pursuit of service excellence and extraordinary client experiences. They exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, and I’m privileged to shine a spotlight on their outstanding achievements—congratulations on continuing to transform our industry!”
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 non-profits and Fortune 500 multinationals. The Firm has industry practices specializing in construction, real estate, financial institutions, government contracting, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, not-for-profit, restaurant, retail, state and local government, and technology. Services include cybersecurity, cloud accounting, wealth management, and more.
PBMares has been perennially ranked among the top 100 firms across the country by Accounting Today, Inside Public Accounting, and Forbes.
About ClearlyRated
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About Best of Accounting™
ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award recognizes accounting firms that have demonstrated exceptional service quality based exclusively on ratings provided by their clients and employees. The award program provides statistically valid and objective service quality benchmarks for the accounting industry, revealing which firms deliver the highest quality client and employee experience. Winners are featured on ClearlyRated.com, an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms with the help of validated client ratings and testimonials.
