Our Firm’s Awards and Recognition

Every year brings new opportunities for our team to support our clients, strengthen our communities and grow as a firm. Along the way, that work has earned recognition from local, regional and national organizations. This space highlights the moments when our people and our firm have been acknowledged for their contributions and leadership.

Learn more about Warren Averett’s history and record of achievements.

2025

2025 brought recognition from national publications and local business communities. Our firm was included in several well‑known industry rankings, and regional outlets continued to name Warren Averett as a leading employer and a major presence in their business markets.

2025 Regional Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2025 Local Business Rankings

2024

In 2024, many of our firm’s awards focused on the employee experience and the firm’s ability to adapt and innovate. National lists highlighted culture, technology and client service. Regionally, Warren Averett earned top spots as both a positive workplace and a strong accounting firm.

2024 National Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2024 Industry Rankings and Firm Performance

2024 Regional Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2024 Local Business Rankings

  • Largest Accounting Firms (Birmingham) | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #1
  • Top Private Companies | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #35
  • Largest Accounting Firms (Tampa Bay) | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #18
  • Largest Accounting Firms (Florida) | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #15

2023

Recognition in 2023 reflected steady momentum across the firm. National publications pointed to strong tax and accounting performance, while regional outlets emphasized the firm’s size, stability and presence in many of our markets.

2023 National Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2023 Industry Rankings and Firm Performance

2023 Regional Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2023 Local Business Rankings

  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #1
  • Birmingham’s Largest Privately Held Companies | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #42
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #17
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Alabama | Business Alabama | Rank: #1

2022

In 2022, Warren Averett celebrated the firm’s 50th anniversary.  National rankings highlighted workplace strength and industry credibility, and regional publications across the Southeast included the firm in multiple categories, from best‑in‑class employers to the largest accounting firms in their respective markets.

2022 National Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2022 Industry Rankings and Firm Performance Awards

2022 Regional Workplace and Culture Awards

  • 2022 Organization Leadership Award | Leadership Montgomery
  • Best Companies to Work for in Alabama | Business Alabama | Rank: #2 (Large company category)
  • Best Places to Work | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #1 (XL company category)
  • Best Places to Work | Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce | Listed (Medium company category)

2022 Local Business Rankings

2021

Awards in 2021 showed consistent recognition across both national and regional lists. Publications acknowledged the firm’s tax and accounting capabilities, and business journals continued to rank Warren Averett as a top employer and a major player within the accounting landscape.

2021 National Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2021 Industry Rankings and Firm Performance Awards

2021 Regional Workplace and Culture Awards

 

2021 Local Business Rankings

  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #1
  • Birmingham’s Largest Privately Held Companies | Birmingham Business Journal | Rank: #36
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #15
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Florida | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #16
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronicle | Rank: #25
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Alabama | Business Alabama | Rank: #1

2020

2020 brought recognition for resilience and firm performance during a challenging year. National lists included Warren Averett among leading accounting firms, while regional outlets emphasized the firm’s workplace culture and its position as an established accounting firm.

  • Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Times | Rank: #1
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Florida | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #17
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronicle | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Alabama | Business Alabama | Rank: #1

Earlier Archives

Warren Averett has built a long‑standing reputation as an award‑winning firm, consistently earning recognition from respected industry and community organizations.

2019 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms | Inside Public Accounting | Rank: #38
  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firms and Regional Leaders | Accounting Today | Rank: #35
  • Best Firms for Technology | Accounting Today | Listed

2019 Regional Recognition

2018 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firms and Regional Leaders | Accounting Today | Listed

2018 Regional Recognition

  • Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Times | Rank: #1
  • Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies | National Association for Business Resources | Listed
  • Top Workplaces in Atlanta | Atlanta Journal Constitution | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham |Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Florida | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #16
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronicle| Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Alabama | Business Alabama | Rank: #1

2017 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firms and Regional Leaders | Accounting Today | Listed

2017 Regional Recognition

  • Best Companies to Work For in Alabama | Business Alabama | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Florida | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Rank: #13
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronical | Listed

2016 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firm and Regional Leader | Accounting Today | Listed

2016 Regional Recognition

  • Best Places to Work | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Times | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronical | Listed

2015 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firms and Regional Leaders | Accounting Today | Listed

2015 Regional Recognition

  • Best Companies to Work for in Alabama | Business Alabama | Listed
  • Best Places to Work | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronical | Listed

2014 National Recognition

  • Top 100 Firms, Top Tax Firms and Regional Leaders | Accounting Today | Listed

2014 Regional Recognition

  • Best Companies to Work for in Alabama | Business Alabama | Listed
  • Best Places to Work | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Birmingham | Birmingham Business Journal | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Atlanta | Atlanta Business Chronical | Listed
  • Largest Accounting Firms in Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | Listed
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