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Trout CPA rises to No. 178 on INSIDE Public Accounting's 2026 ranking of largest U.S. CPA firms. Sep 23, 2026, 14:26 ET LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Trout CPA has been ranked No. 178 on INSIDE Public Accounting's 2026 IPA Top 200 Firms in the United States, advancing 12 positions from No. 190 in 2025 and strengthening its position among the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Trout CPA has been included in the IPA Top 200. Compiled through the IPA Practice Management Survey, the annual ranking is based on net revenue and serves as a benchmark for firm size, growth, profitability, and market position across the accounting profession. "Moving up the list is an affirmation of Trout CPA's commitment to delivering forward-focused advisory services to our clients," said Todd Harrington, Managing Partner of Trout CPA. "Our growth allows us to bring greater industry expertise and broader capabilities to clients throughout their business lifecycle while preserving the high-touch relationships, continuity and accountability they value. We are building regional scale without losing the boutique client experience that defines how we serve our clients." The firm's advancement reflects continued investment in both its people and service offerings. Trout CPA has expanded its market position and its capabilities in areas including outsourced accounting, transaction advisory, and specialized consulting, providing clients with strategic guidance that extends beyond traditional accounting and tax services. The firm's commitment to tailored client service and industry-focused expertise remains central to its ongoing growth. About Trout CPA Trout CPA is a forward-focused accounting, tax and advisory firm headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving clients across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm helps entrepreneurs, growth-focused businesses and organizations make confident decisions through every stage of their lifecycle by combining industry expertise, practical guidance and high-touch client experience. Trout CPA delivers the resources and regional scale necessary to support evolving needs while maintaining direct relationships, continuity and accountability that set the firm apart. About the IPA 500 INSIDE Public Accounting's (IPA) IPA 500 is the profession's premier annual ranking of the 500 largest accounting firms in the United States based on net revenue, spanning firms from the Big 4 to No. 500. Compiled using data submitted through the IPA Practice Management Survey, the list is organized into the IPA Top 100, Top 200, Top 300, Top 400, and Top 500 categories, providing a comprehensive view of firm size, growth, profitability, operational performance, and overall market position across the accounting industry. SOURCE Trout CPA

Tax strategies for dental practice owners. Allen joined Trout CPA in 2026 with over 50 years of experience in accounting and advisory for dental practice management. Prior to the acquisition, Allen was the Managing Member of Schiff & Associates and was a Partner with Smart & Associates for 30 years as the practice leader for dental practice management services. Allen's services include business planning, obtaining financing, succession planning, exit strategies, long-range planning, and employee compensation. Allen has assisted dentists with practice acquisitions, start-ups, operational analysis, and associate contract analysis. Allen is the President of the Academy of Dental CPAs, a group of knowledgeable CPA firms across the nation that specialize in practice management services to the dental industry for over 11,000 clients. He is also an accomplished speaker on topics such as dental practice management, transition planning, choosing a dental CPA, obtaining financing, identifying embezzlement in the workplace, and business start-ups for audiences including the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD), local societies, and dental schools.