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BPM celebrates six colleagues named to Forbes’ inaugural “Best-in-State CPAs” list
April 30, 2025
We’re proud to announce that six BPM colleagues have been recognized on Forbes‘ prestigious inaugural Best-In-State CPAs list. This exclusive compilation by Forbes editorial staff highlights outstanding CPAs who demonstrate exceptional skill, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and profession.
The honored BPM professionals include San Francisco-based Assurance Partner Daniel Figueredo and Tax Partner Meredith Johnson; Tax Partner Tony Gales from Long Beach; Tax Partner Tara Wilson from Santa Monica; Of Counsel Curt Anderson from Las Vegas; and Chief Transformation Officer Lindsay Stevenson from North Sioux City, South Dakota.
“This recognition reflects BPM’s commitment to excellence and our focus on delivering quality service to our clients across the U.S. and around the world,” said Jim Wallace, BPM CEO. “As the accounting profession evolves, our teams continue to demonstrate the business acumen, innovation, and integrity that make CPAs the most trusted business advisors.”
The Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list was created to help businesses and individuals find accounting professionals who have demonstrated excellence beyond standard expectations. In an era of increasing financial complexity and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes, having access to top-tier CPA talent has never been more critical.
BPM’s strong representation on this inaugural list, with professionals recognized across three states, underscores the Firm’s widespread reputation for excellence and its commitment to developing exceptional talent across its geographic footprint.
As Forbes noted, the finest CPAs possess not only technical expertise but also the essential independence and integrity needed to serve as trusted business advisors. BPM’s recognized professionals embody these qualities and continue to set the standard for excellence in accounting and advisory services.
Learn more by visiting the BPM website.