Adams Brown Rises to No. 103 Among Nation’s Largest Accounting Firms

When business owners face a major decision, the questions rarely fit into one category. A new investment may affect taxes and cash flow. An acquisition may raise financing, valuation and technology concerns. A succession plan may involve the business, the owner’s estate and the financial future of several family members.

Having the right people at the table matters.

Adams Brown now ranks No. 103 on the 2026 INSIDE Public Accounting Top 500 list, moving up from No. 106 in 2025 and No. 110 in 2024. The annual list ranks accounting firms by net revenue.

Adams Brown reported $58.63 million in net revenue for this year’s ranking, an 8.3% increase from the $54.14 million reported a year earlier. Since 2022, the firm’s net revenue has grown by more than 32%.

“Our growth is not about becoming a bigger firm simply for the sake of size,” said Ben Wilson, managing principal and CEO of Adams Brown. “It is about building the depth our clients need. Business owners should be able to call us with a question and know we can bring in the right person, whether the issue involves taxes, an acquisition, cybersecurity, succession or the owner’s long-term financial plan.”

Expanded Expertise for Business Growth, Change & Opportunity

A national ranking is a measure of firm size, but size only matters to clients when it improves the service they receive.

For Adams Brown clients, continued growth means access to a broader team of professionals with experience in agriculture, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, dental practices, local government and other closely held businesses. These professionals understand the financial and operational issues common to the industries they serve, not just the accounting rules.

It also means clients can turn to one team for a wider range of needs. In addition to tax and audit services, Adams Brown provides outsourced accounting, payroll, business valuation, succession planning, estate planning, wealth management, trust services, managed technology and cybersecurity support.

This range of services becomes especially valuable when decisions overlap. Instead of coordinating advice from several disconnected providers, business owners can work with professionals who share information, understand the larger goal and consider how one decision may affect another.

“Anyone can report what happened last year,” Wilson said. “Our responsibility is to help clients understand what the numbers are telling them and decide what to do next. That requires industry knowledge, strong relationships and a team with experience across several areas.”

Adams Brown’s continued investment in its people, technology and industry teams is intended to provide that combination: the capabilities of a nationally ranked firm with the direct access and personal service of a trusted local advisor.

“We want to be large enough to bring real depth to the table and personal enough that our clients know exactly who to call,” Wilson said.

The move to No. 103 reflects the trust clients have placed in Adams Brown over the years and the firm’s continued commitment to helping business owners protect what they have built, prepare for change and make confident decisions about what comes next.

About Adams Brown – Strategic Allies and CPAs
Adams Brown is a growth-focused CPA and advisory firm that goes beyond traditional accounting to serve as a strategic ally to businesses and individuals. With deep expertise across industries—including construction, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, local governments, and closely held businesses—we deliver integrated solutions that help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity. Our multidisciplinary team spans tax, audit, wealth management, technology, payroll, business valuation, advisory and consulting, outsourced solutions, and private asset services—working collaboratively to provide proactive guidance tailored to each client’s goals. At Adams Brown, we go above+beyond® for our clients, acting as true strategic allies dedicated to supporting their growth at every stage of their journey.