We are proud to announce that Kyle Parks, Leading Partner at Maxwell Locke & Ritter, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State CPAs list. This prestigious recognition highlights the top CPAs across the United States who have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
The Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list was developed through a rigorous selection process that included industry insider interviews, peer nominations, editorial research, and input from an independent advisory board of accomplished CPAs. Nominees were evaluated across ten weighted categories, including achievements, professional honors, influence on the profession, thought leadership, and community service.
“This recognition is a tremendous honor and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at ML&R” said Parks. “I am grateful to be part of a firm that values excellence, integrity, and community engagement.”
Kyle’s inclusion on this list reflects his outstanding contributions to the accounting profession and his unwavering dedication to serving our clients and community. Please join us in congratulating Kyle on this well-deserved recognition.
CPAmerica Member Firms
Several members of the CPAmerica network were honored in Forbes’ list. “We’re incredibly proud of our members who have earned this prestigious recognition from Forbes,” said CPAmerica President & CEO Grace Horvath. “Their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence truly set them apart and continue to inspire and elevate our membership.” For a complete list of member firm honorees, view the full press release from CPAmerica.
About Forbes’ Best-In-State CPAs
Forbes’ annual recognition of America’s top CPAs, including both their annual Top CPAs list and inaugural Best-in-State CPAs list, employs a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process that requires no fees from candidates. The selection process begins with identifying thousands of eligible licensed and actively practicing CPAs through industry insider interviews, nominations, editorial research, and guidance from an expert advisory board. Candidates are evaluated across ten weighted categories including achievements, professional honors, influence on the profession, performance, thought leadership, and community service, with emphasis on recent accomplishments. This comprehensive methodology, developed through Forbes’ extensive experience in accounting coverage and understanding of CPA firm leadership requirements, results in recognizing elite professionals who excel in areas such as tax, auditing, and management consulting, all while maintaining impeccable integrity and contributing significantly to the advancement of the CPA profession.
