Porte Brown has been ranked #3 nationally on Accounting Today's 2026 Best Firms for Young Accountants list. The recognition places Porte Brown among the nation's leading accounting firms for young professionals and highlights its commitment to career development, mentorship and a positive workplace culture.
Only 20 accounting firms nationwide earned a place on the 2026 Best Firms for Young Accountants list. Porte Brown was the highest-ranked Illinois firm recognized, with 58 employees under the age of 30, representing 40% of its workforce according to the ranking data.
The Best Firms for Young Accountants list is drawn from Accounting Today’s annual 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For program. The specialized recognition is based on the workplace experiences reported by employees age 30 and under, along with criteria for employee representation, survey participation and overall satisfaction. Qualifying firms must meet established benchmarks, including an average positive survey response of at least 80% among younger employees.
The recognition adds to Porte Brown’s strong performance in Accounting Today’s 2026 workplace program. Earlier this year, the firm ranked #7 nationally among midsize firms in the Best Accounting Firms to Work For program and #16 among the 20 firms recognized as Best Firms for Women.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences of our younger staff members," said Joe Gleba, CEO and Managing Partner of Porte Brown. "We want our employees to have opportunities to explore different areas of accounting, develop their skills and build rewarding, long-term careers. Creating an environment where they feel supported and can continue to grow is an important part of who we are as a firm."
The #3 national ranking reflects Porte Brown's continued investment in its people and its commitment to providing meaningful professional opportunities for the next generation of accounting professionals.
The full list of Accounting Today's 2026 Best Firms for Young Accountants is available on AccountingToday.com.
Porte Brown LLC is a full-service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, with offices throughout the Chicago region. For more than 80 years, the firm has served privately held businesses, individuals and organizations with accounting, audit and assurance, tax, retirement plan, valuation, technology and strategic consulting services.
Porte Brown combines the capabilities of a larger firm with responsive, partner-led service and a practical understanding of each client’s goals and long-term priorities. For more information, visit PorteBrown.com or call 847-956-1040.
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