Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov 3, 2026 –GBQ, a top 100 tax, accounting and consulting firm, is proud to announce it has been named a recipient of the 2026 Best in Cincy Business award, Best Accounting Firm category (25 Employees or Larger) by Cincy Magazine. The annual program celebrates outstanding companies, organizations and service providers across 73 categories that help make the Cincinnati region a thriving place to live, work and do business.
“Receiving the Best in Cincy Business Award is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust our clients, colleagues and community place in us every day,” said Chad Williams, CPA, Office Managing Partner at GBQ. “Since establishing our Cincinnati presence in 2016, our mission has remained unchanged: empowering growth. This recognition is a testament to the talented professionals who serve our clients with excellence, integrity and innovation, and to the strong partnerships we've built throughout the region. We are honored to be recognized among the businesses that are helping shape Cincinnati's future.”
GBQ’s inclusion in the 2026 Best in Cincy Business Awards further reinforces the firm’s position as one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting firms. The recognition follows a series of recent industry and workplace honors including: INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) 2026 Top 100 CPA Firms, INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) 2026 “Best of the Best” list, Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms, USA TODAY’s 2026 list of America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms, Business First’s 2026 Largest Accounting Firms in Central Ohio, Ohio Business magazine’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Ohio and Business First’s 2026 Best Places to Work.
At GBQ our purpose is clear: we empower growth; growth of our people, our communities and our clients’ businesses. A top tax, accounting and consulting firm for 70 years, we’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for. We’ve learned that this is what matters most to our stakeholders. It is this purpose that drives and inspires us every day. It’s why we exist. Visit GBQ online at www.GBQ.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.