The Best Firms for Technology for 2021

If anyone ever doubted that technology has become essential to accounting firms' success, 2020 should have convinced them otherwise, with accountants rapidly adopting cloud-based tools and remote-work solutions to help them

The members of this year's class of Best Firms for Technology were more than ready for the challenge of the pandemic, and for the broader challenge that presented by the rapid pace of technological change. With cultures that emphasize IT training, education and innovation, leadership teams that prioritize the integration of tech into every corner of the firm, and a general dedication to staying ahead of the curve, these pioneers are offering lessons for firms of all kinds.

The members of the 2021 Best Firms for Technology are listed below; you can see their full profiles here.

Anderson ZurMuehlen logo 2021

Anderson ZurMuehlen

HQ: Helena, Montana
Partners/staff: 44/191
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 10
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3
Aronson logo 2021

Aronson

HQ: Rockville, Maryland
Partners/staff: 37/245
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 5-10
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3 (laptop and 2 monitors)
Dark Horse CPA logo 2021

Dark Horse CPAs

HQ: Cardiff by the Sea, California
Partners/staff: 5/10
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 20
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3
EisnerAmper logo 2021

EisnerAmper

HQ: New York City
Partners/staff: 210/1,862
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 30
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 2
Janover logo 2021

Janover

HQ: Garden City, New York
Partners/staff: 18/180
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 40-60
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3 (2 plus laptop)
Lance CPA Group logo 2021

Lance CPA Group

HQ: Chicago
Partners/staff: 2/16
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 20
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 2
LBMC logo 2021

LBMC

HQ: Brentwood, Tennessee
Partners/staff: 58/409
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 40+
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3
Marin & Montanye logo 2021

Marin & Montanye

HQ: Uniondale, New York
Partners/staff: 2/38
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 40
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3
Marks Paneth logo

Marks Paneth

HQ: New York City
Partners/staff: 86/585
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 30
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 3
OUM logo 2021

OUM & Co.

HQ: San Francisco
Partners/staff: 11/85
Avg. no. of hours of tech training per employee per year: 16-24
Avg. no. of computer screens per employee: 2

Honorable Mentions

CMH Advisors (Dallas)
Windham Brannon (Atlanta)
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