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Forbes Best-In-State CPAs: Ten BPM Professionals Recognized
June 3, 2026
BPM is proud to announce that ten of its professionals have been named to the Forbes 2026 Best-In-State CPAs list. This is nearly double last year’s recognition and a strong reflection of the talent, leadership, and client impact BPM professionals bring to their communities and industries.
The Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list is developed through a rigorous, multi-stage process combining editorial research, peer nominations, and evaluation by an independent advisory board. Honorees are assessed across weighted criteria, including recent achievements, professional impact, thought leadership, and service to their communities and the profession, and represent fewer than 0.5% of licensed CPAs in their respective states.
Congratulations to BPM’s 2026 Honorees:
- Tony Gales, Tax Partner — Long Beach, California
- Tara Parker, Tax Partner — Santa Monica, California
- Meredith Johnson, Tax Partner — San Francisco, California
- Julie West, Tax Partner — San Jose, California
- Erin Roche, Tax Partner — Santa Rosa, California
- David Jorgensen, Of Counsel — Orange County, California
- Daniel Figueredo, Assurance Partner — San Francisco, California
- Curt Anderson, Of Counsel — Las Vegas, Nevada
This recognition spans eight cities and four states, reflecting the breadth of BPM’s national presence and the depth of talent across its offices. From tax and advisory to firm leadership and transformation, these honorees represent BPM’s commitment to delivering meaningful results for clients while contributing to the growth and integrity of the accounting profession.
The Forbes Best-In-State CPAs designation has quickly become one of the most competitive recognitions in public accounting. Since Forbes launched the list, it has grown into a trusted benchmark for distinguishing professionals who go beyond technical proficiency, honoring those who demonstrate lasting impact for their clients, their firms, and the broader CPA community. BPM’s continued and growing presence on the list underscores the firm’s investment in developing professionals who lead with both depth and purpose.
To view the full Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list, visit forbes.com.
Curt Anderson
Of Counsel, Tax
Curt’s practice centers around client transaction structuring, including experience in acquisitions, dispositions, multi-state operations, business succession planning, and family estate …
Daniel Figueredo
Partner, Advisory and Assurance
Nonprofit Co-leader
FinTech Leader
Daniel is an Advisory and Assurance Partner at BPM, and a leader in BPM’s Nonprofit, Blockchain and Digital Assets and …
Meredith Johnson
Partner, Tax
Private Client Services Tax Leader
Meredith has deep experience in not only accounting, but financial planning and analysis, project management and business development. She works …
Tara (Wilson) Parker
Partner, Tax
Flowthrough Tax Leader
As a Partner in BPM’s Tax Practice, Tara (Wilson) Parker has extensive public accounting and taxation experience, with an emphasis …
Erin Roche
Partner, Tax
Tax Technology Leader
Erin is a Tax Partner at BPM. She focuses on helping closely held business owners and individuals understand and plan …