Paar, Melis & Associates (PMA) has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms 2026. The award list was announced on February 4th, 2026, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY’s website here: View List
For the third time, USA TODAY and Statista are awarding the titles of “America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms” and “America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms” through an independent survey based on the number of recommendations received from peers, clients, and additional company data.
Respondents were recruited via an online survey and through a carefully profiled online-access panel. Recommendations from professionals working at tax and accounting firms and professionals working with tax and accounting firms were considered in equal measure. Self-recommendations were excluded from the analysis and multiple quality reviews were conducted before publication. In total, around 3,300 recommendations were considered.
Based on the results of the survey, PMA is ecstatic to be recognized on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms 2026. This recognition solidifies PMA as an exceptional firm, respected by our peers and valued by our customers. In total, 100 tax firms and 100 accounting firms were awarded, respectively.
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
Here’s a polished quote that fits a confident-but-grounded leadership tone—proud, grateful, and people-focused without sounding salesy:
“Being recognized by USA TODAY as one of America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms is meaningful to us because it reflects the trust of our auto shop owner clients and the respect of our peers,” said Owner and CPA Hunt Demarest. “This honor reinforces our commitment to doing the right work, the right way, every day—and I’m proud of our team for consistently delivering the level of service that earns these recommendations.”
For more information, contact Marketing Director, Erin Adero at erin@paarmelis.com.
About Paar, Melis & Associates
Paar, Melis & Associates, owned by CPA Hunt Demarest, is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to serving auto repair shop owners. With decades of industry-specific experience, PMA helps independent shop owners take control of their financials, improve profitability, and plan strategically for long-term success.