Accolades
Proud To Be An Award-Winning CPA & Business Consulting Firm
We work hard to stay humble, but sometimes we need to share just how proud we are when other highly reputable organizations recognize the work we do. Keep scrolling to learn more about some of the accolades GBQ has received over the years, including INSIDE Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms accolade, the Corporate Citizenship Award, Best Places To Work awards, and more.
Best of the Best Firms
INSIDE Public Accounting
GBQ earned the recognition of being named an INSIDE Public Accounting "Best of the Best" Firm, designed to honor 50 of the country’s highest-performing CPA firms. The firm was also honored in 2000, 2001, 2004, 2010-2013, 2016, 2020-2024.
Top 100 Firms
Accounting Today
Recognizing the country’s Top 100 largest firms, GBQ is proud to have debuted in 2023 among Accounting Today’s most prestigious list of progressive and innovative organizations. GBQ was named a 2024 Regional Leader. In 2026, the firm was recognized as a "Pacesetter" due to its high growth rate.
Top 100 Firms
INSIDE Public Accounting
GBQ has earned a coveted spot among INSIDE Public Accounting's (IPA) list of Top 100 Firms for the fourth consecutive year. Firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing the more than 600 responses received for IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms.
Corporate Citizenship
Recognized by Columbus Business First with a Corporate Caring Award in 2004 and 2014 in the category of “Health & Human Services," GBQ was a finalist for the award 2002-2008, & 2010-2017. In 2018, the award was replaced with the Corporate Citizenship Award. GBQ was named a finalist in the “Large Employer” category in 2018-2019, 2022, & 2025.
Best Workplaces in Ohio
GBQ was recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ohio by Ohio Business Magazine. This marked the ninth consecutive year GBQ was honored.
Best in Cincy Business
GBQ entered the Cincinnati market in 2016 with one purpose: empower growth. GBQ is delighted to be honored among the businesses and services that make the area a great place to do business.
Wonderful Workplaces for Young Professionals
For the 11th consecutive year, GBQ has earned the recognition of being named on the 2024 list of Wonderful Workplaces for Young Professionals by the Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP Club).
2024 Top Workplaces
The (Toledo) Blade
GBQ was recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by The (Toledo) Blade a daily newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, based on employee engagement survey results. This marks the third time GBQ has been honored since entering the Toledo market.
Best Places to Work (Columbus)
2024 marked the 18th consecutive year GBQ has been among the Columbus Business First Best Places to Work in Central Ohio.
Callahan & Associates
In 2025, GBQ was listed by Callahan & Associates as #3 in the top nationally of credit union audit firms and #1 in the Midwest region based on assets of credit unions served with more than $40 million in total assets.
International Torch Awards for Ethics
Our first international award, GBQ is proud to be recognized for our commitment to social responsibility, organizational culture and ethical practices. This award embodies the BBB mission of advancing trust in the marketplace.
Better Business Bureau Torch Award For Ethics
GBQ is proud to be recognized for our commitment to integrity and ethical practices. Having won this award in 2014 & 2022, GBQ is the only two-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s most prestigious honor.
Best Places to Work (Cincinnati)
2023 marked the sixth time receiving the recognition of being named a Best Places to Work by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
Best of Business - Best Accounting Firm
Readers of Columbus CEO magazine voted GBQ the “Best Accounting Firm” in the annual Best of Business Poll for the years 2010-2015 and 2017-2023.
Best In Ohio Business
In October 2023, the Ohio Business Magazine named GBQ a Best in Ohio Business award recipient in a poll of the publication's readers. The program was designed to honor the many businesses and services that make Ohio a great place to do business. The firm was also honored in 2020 and 2021.
Ohio Success Awards
Recognizing the state's most successful and consistent organizations and leaders, we are proud to be named among those contributing to Ohio's strength as a growing and thriving area of opportunity for the second consecutive year.
Workplace Culture Excellence Award
GBQ received recognition at the 2023 BDO Alliance USA Annual Conference for our robust employee engagement, including opportunities for growth and advancement, and a people-centered culture that thrives in the face of adversity.
The Medical Mutual Pillar Award
GBQ is honored to be recognized for its commitment to central Ohio by being named a recipient of the 13th Annual Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service. Presented by Smart Business, this accolade was introduced in 1998 to honor businesses of all types and sizes that make outstanding contributions to their community.
America's Best Tax Firms by Forbes
GBQ earned the recognition of being named among the Forbes lists of America’s Best Tax Firms and America’s Best Accounting Firms for four consecutive years.
