GRF CPAs & Advisors

GRF CPAs & Advisors

Audit, tax, and advisory for nonprofits.

Overview

GRF CPAs & Advisors provides audit and assurance, tax services, outsourced accounting, and advisory support to nonprofits, government contractors, privately held businesses, trusts, and individuals. It uses industry-focused teams of CPAs to help clients address financial and operational challenges and improve their financial position. The firm differentiates itself by leveraging a broad network through CPAmerica and Crowe Global, granting access to over 4,000 professionals across 78 U.S. firms and 200+ firms in 130 countries. Its goal is to help clients grow and reach their best financial position by acting as trusted financial advisors.

About GRF CPAs & Advisors

Simplify's Rating
Why GRF CPAs & Advisors is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bethesda, Maryland

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jennifer Arce joined May 12, 2025, strengthening outsourced accounting for government contractors.
  • Tom Myers joined September 16, 2024, deepening assurance capabilities for complex transactions.
  • GRF’s 2026 promotions and rankings signal healthy momentum and internal succession strength.

What critics are saying

  • GRF’s dependence on nonprofits and government contractors concentrates exposure to federal funding swings.
  • The July 18, 2025 Matthews lawsuit adds legal distraction and reputational risk.
  • Midmarket accounting firms face partner-retention churn; losing specialists like Jennifer Arce hurts execution.

What makes GRF CPAs & Advisors unique

  • GRF serves 1,600-plus nonprofits, plus government contractors, from Bethesda since 1981.
  • GRF’s Unanet, FAR, CAS, and NICRA expertise targets complex government-funded accounting needs.
  • GRF ranked #18 in Greater Washington and #105 nationally in 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Company News

GRF CPAs & Advisors
May 14th, 2025
Jennifer Arce Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Principal

Bethesda, MD, May 12, 2025 - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is proud to welcome Jennifer Arce as a Principal in the Outsourced Accounting Advisory Services department.

GRF CPAs & Advisors
Dec 2nd, 2024
Leslie Zeid Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as a Principal in Outsourced Accounting Advisory Services

Bethesda, MD, December 2, 2024 - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is pleased to welcome Leslie Zeid, CPA, MBA, as a Principal in the Outsourced Accounting Advisory Services department.

GRF CPAs & Advisors
Sep 16th, 2024
Tom Myers Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Audit & Assurance Partner

Tom Myers joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Audit & Assurance Partner.

GRF CPAs & Advisors
Dec 12th, 2023
Ryan Ham Promoted to Director of GRF's Tax Practice

December 12, 2023 (Bethesda, MD) - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), a leading provider of audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Ham, CPA to the position of Director of Tax effective January 1, 2024.

Los Angeles Business Journal
Nov 14th, 2023
Top 100 Accountants 2023 - Tyson Beem

Beem joined the Los Angeles office of GR&F in 1998 shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California.

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