Award winning firms have a Net Promoter Score® that is over 2 times higher than the industry average.
For the 4th consecutive year, accounting and business advisory firm PBMares has won the Best of Accounting Award 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 2026 Best of Accounting winners are more than 70% likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. PBMares received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 (out of 10) from 81% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 48%.
PBMares CEO Harvey Johnson said, “Our clients are at the center of our mission. Our goal is to transform financial complexity into clear and actionable strategies, instilling confidence so they can make informed decisions about what matters most to them. To us, an enduring client relationship built on integrity and respect is the ultimate sign of success, and I’m grateful for the trust our clients place in us.”
“It’s an honor to introduce the 2026 Best of Accounting award winners,” said Baker Nanduru, CEO of ClearlyRated. “These companies keep client experience front and center, pushing the envelope in innovative service approaches. Their work is shaping the future of accounting, and it’s a privilege to recognize their achievements. Congratulations to all!”
To date, PBMares has a 4.6 out of 5-star ranking based on more than 2,750 client responses.
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.
About ClearlyRated
ClearlyRated is the leading CX platform designed specifically for professional services firms. We help firms leverage the Net Promoter® Score survey methodology to gain deep insights, identify strengths and weaknesses, fuel data-driven action, build reputation and future-proof their organizations with third-party validation. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.
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.
