DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors, has been named to the 2026 INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 400 Firms rankings, marking the firm's third consecutive year of national recognition. This is the second straight year the firm has placed in the Top 400 specifically, a distinction based on U.S. net revenue. The ranking is derived from IPA's annual Practice Management Survey, which evaluates the largest accounting firms across the country.
The achievement reflects steady growth for a firm that has spent more than four decades cultivating long-term client relationships throughout the region. Brad Hoffman, Managing Partner at DeLeon & Stang, emphasized the significance of the recognition. "It means something to see our team's work recognized nationally three years running," he said. "Rankings like these measure growth, and our growth comes from our clients who stay and our team that gives them a reason to."
The 2026 IPA Top 400 nod is part of a larger streak of accolades for the firm. In 2025, DeLeon & Stang was named to the IPA Top 400 Firms and was also recognized as an IPA Fastest Growing Firm. In 2024, the firm appeared on the IPA Top 500 Firms list. Additionally, the firm has been named a Regional Leader by Accounting Today in both 2024 and 2026. For DeLeon & Stang, this pattern of recognition underscores a consistent trajectory of growth driven by client loyalty and dedicated service.
This recognition carries significant implications for the accounting industry and for the firm's clients. Being listed among the top 400 accounting firms in the nation signals financial stability, operational excellence, and a proven track record of delivering quality services. For clients, this ranking serves as a benchmark of reliability and expertise, offering assurance that the firm they trust has the resources and capabilities to meet their evolving needs. For the industry, it highlights the competitive landscape and the importance of sustained performance in a market where client retention is key to long-term success.
DeLeon & Stang is a professional services firm providing advisory, assurance, and tax services to growing businesses, government contractors, family businesses, nonprofits, and private clients. With offices in Frederick, Maryland, and Leesburg, Virginia, the firm has built a reputation for personalized attention and deep industry knowledge. Its consistent presence on national rankings like the IPA Top 400 not only validates its past efforts but also positions it for continued growth in the years ahead. As the firm celebrates this milestone, it remains focused on the principles that have driven its success: building lasting relationships and delivering value to every client. More information about the firm and its services can be found at deleonandstang.com.
