February 2026 – HBK CPAs & Consultants, a Top 50 accounting firm, announced today that it has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award for providing exceptional service quality to its clients. This award recognizes accounting firms that have demonstrated superior service based exclusively on ratings provided by their clients.
HBK received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from the majority of its clients, significantly outperforming the industry average of 48%. The firm also achieved a Net Promoter® Score of nearly double the industry average of 38%, reflecting sustained commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence across 20 offices in five states.
“This award reflects the dedication of our entire team to understanding our clients’ needs and delivering quality service. The fact that these ratings come directly from our clients makes this achievement especially meaningful.”
– Thomas M. Angelo, Managing Principal and Chief Executive Officer, HBK CPAs & Consultants
Clients recognized HBK for strengths in service quality and responsiveness to client needs. The firm’s leadership is actively using survey insights to build on these strengths and enhance its proactive advisory approach.
“It’s an honor to introduce the 2026 Best of Accounting award winners,” said Baker Nanduru, CEO of ClearlyRated. “These companies keep client experience front and center, pushing the envelope in innovative service approaches. Their work is shaping the future of accounting, and it’s a privilege to recognize their achievements. Congratulations to all!”
HBK can analyze survey results across solution groups, offices, and client account executives, enabling targeted improvements and recognition of excellence throughout the organization. The firm’s leadership is actively using this data to build on existing strengths and address identified opportunities for further service enhancement.
HBK was also recently named to USA TODAY and Statista’s list of America’s Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms for 2026 for the third consecutive year.
About HBK CPAs & Consultants
HBK provides small to mid-market businesses and their owners and operators a wide range of financial solutions, including accounting, tax, and audit services; wealth management; business valuation; transaction advisory services; forensic accounting; litigation support services; and business consulting, including broad expertise in a number of major industries. The CPA firm dates back to 1949 and added its wealth management practice in 2001. HBK CPAs & Consultants and HBKS Wealth Advisors serve clients out of offices in Columbus and Youngstown, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, Hermitage, Meadville, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Holmdel, Cherry Hill and Paramus, New Jersey; Baltimore and Frederick, Maryland; Long Island and Fredonia, New York; Fort Myers, Naples, Stuart, Sarasota, and Boca Raton, Florida; and Delhi, India. HBK also ranks in the Top 50 on Accounting Today’s list of the largest U.S. CPA firms; HBKS Wealth Advisors is a Top 100 registered investment advisory.
About ClearlyRated
ClearlyRated helps B2B service firms gain actionable insights to stop client issues from becoming lost revenue, expand their business with existing clients, and attract new ones to grow their business.
About Best of Accounting
ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award recognizes accounting firms that have demonstrated exceptional service quality based exclusively on ratings provided by their clients and employees. The award program provides statistically valid and objective service quality benchmarks for the accounting industry, revealing which firms deliver the highest quality client and employee experience. Winners are featured on ClearlyRated.com, an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services.
Contact: Loriann Facenda, Director of Communications – 724-419-8215
| Loriann Facenda | |
| Director, Communications | |
| 100 Pinewood Ln, Suite 201, Warrendale PA 15086 | |
| lfacenda@hbkcpa.com | Direct: (724) 419-8215 | Fax: (724) 934-3762 HBKCPA.COM |
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