TRP Sumner PLLC has been named one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Firms to Work For, earning national recognition for a commitment the firm considers just as important as the work it delivers: creating a workplace where talented professionals can grow, thrive and build meaningful careers.

The annual recognition celebrates accounting firms across the country that excel in employee satisfaction, engagement, workplace culture and their commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience.

The recognition reflects a philosophy that has long guided TRP Sumner: taking exceptional care of clients starts with investing in its people. The firm has intentionally prioritized career development, coaching and mentorship, workplace flexibility and a culture where employees are trusted, supported and empowered to grow. Building a workplace where people can thrive is not simply an HR initiative; it is a strategic investment in the firm’s future and a cornerstone of TRP Sumner’s long-term leadership vision.

“At TRP Sumner, we believe that when people thrive, everything else follows,” said Taylor Stephenson, CPA, CGMA, CEO/managing partner at TRP Sumner PLLC, in a press release. “This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to creating a workplace where individuals can grow professionally, feel supported personally, and contribute to something larger than themselves. We’re honored that our team members have helped make TRP Sumner a place where great people choose to build their careers”

As the accounting profession changes, TRP Sumner continues evolve, rethinking what a successful career in public accounting can be. The firm is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for growth, supporting flexibility, finding new ways for employees to connect and collaborate, and ensuring employees at every level have a voice in shaping the firm’s future.

“Our goal has never been simply to be a great accounting firm,” added Kelly Puryear, CPA, CGMA, partner at TRP Sumner, in a press release. “Long before workplace culture became a focus across the profession, we believed that our greatest investment was in our people. Two ideas have guided us for years: Continuous Positive Improvement and the belief that we are in the business of training people. We want our people to keep learning, keep growing, and leave every role better than they found it. When you create an environment where people are encouraged to develop and improve, the firm improves right along with them.”

The Accounting Today Best Firms to Work For program recognizes accounting firms that have created outstanding workplace cultures. Rankings are determined through an extensive evaluation of workplace policies and practices, combined with direct employee feedback, which serves as a key component of the assessment.

For TRP Sumner PLLC, being named a Best Firm to Work For is both a milestone and a catalyst for continuing to invest in the employee experience. The recognition celebrates how far the firm has come while reinforcing its commitment to keep listening, evolving and creating opportunities for its people to grow, succeed and thrive.  

“We’re proud of this recognition, but it doesn’t end there,” said Keith Raynor, CPA, CAC, CGMA, partner at TRP Sumner PLLC. “A good firm is built by good people, and our job is to make sure they have a place where they can learn, grow, do good work and enjoy the folks they do it with. We’ve come a long way, but there’s always room to get a little better, and that’s what we intend to keep doing.”