Whitley Penn Named a “Best of the Best” Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting
Fort Worth, TX (October 19, 2026)
Whitley Penn has been named a “Best of the Best” firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), ranking seventh in revenue among the 75 firms recognized nationwide. This year’s recognition continues a tradition of excellence for the firm, which has been named to the list for more than two decades.
The annual Best of the Best designation is widely regarded as one of the accounting profession’s most prestigious performance benchmarks, highlighting firms that demonstrate sustained success, strong financial performance, and operational excellence.
“At Whitley Penn, we believe strong results come from staying focused on the fundamentals: hiring great people, serving clients well, and continually improving,” said Nathen McEown, CEO of Whitley Penn. “We’ve invested thoughtfully in our people and capabilities over the years and are proud to see those efforts recognized in a respected industry benchmark like IPA’s Best of the Best.”
IPA applies a proprietary scoring formula of more than 35 metrics to the 600+ firms that participate in the IPA Practice Management Survey. These data points include traditional metrics such as net revenue growth and leverage, along with governance policies, long-range planning efforts, professional development, outsourcing, compensation, and process improvement.
About INSIDE Public Accounting
INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) is a leader in practice management resources for the public accounting profession. IPA offers training as well as the monthly practice management newsletter and four national practice management benchmarking reports every year. IPA has helped firms across North America grow and thrive since 1987. For more information on INSIDE Public Accounting, please visit www.insidepublicaccounting.com.
About Whitley Penn LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and develop strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help you grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus.
