SANTA BARBARA, CA — September 2026 — Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, placing BPW among 100 accounting firms recognized nationally for creating exceptional workplaces for their employees.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects more than company policies or workplace benefits—it recognizes the employee experience and the culture firms create for their people.

A Recognition Built Around People

Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For program, conducted in partnership with Best Companies Group, is designed to identify and recognize outstanding employers within the accounting profession. The 2026 program recognized 100 firms across the country.

Participating firms undergo a two-part evaluation process. The first portion examines workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second is an Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Survey, which gathers direct feedback from employees about their experience at the firm. The two components are combined to determine the firms recognized through the program.

The employee survey evaluates several areas of the workplace, including leadership and planning, corporate culture and communication, role satisfaction, work environment, relationships with supervisors, training and development, pay and benefits, and overall engagement.

For BPW, being recognized through a process that includes employee feedback makes this accomplishment particularly significant.

Building a Workplace Where People Can Thrive

At BPW, we believe that a successful accounting firm starts with its people.

Our goal is to create an environment where team members have the opportunity to develop professionally, build meaningful relationships, take on new challenges, and grow throughout their careers. Our people-focused culture is grounded in integrity, quality, communication, and creating opportunities for our team, our clients, and our community.

That means recognizing that our employees are more than their job titles. They are professionals with goals, interests, families, and lives outside of work. Creating a great workplace requires supporting the whole person while providing the resources, mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities needed to succeed.

Why Being a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Matters

The accounting profession is constantly evolving, and attracting and retaining talented professionals is more important than ever. For firms, creating a strong workplace culture is not simply an employee benefit—it is an important part of building a successful organization for the future.

Being named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For demonstrates BPW’s commitment to creating an employee experience centered around:

• Professional growth: Providing opportunities for team members to expand their skills and advance their careers.
• Collaboration: Encouraging employees to work together, share knowledge, and support one another.
• Employee engagement: Creating an environment where team members feel valued and have opportunities to share their perspectives.
• Work-life balance: Recognizing the importance of having a fulfilling life both inside and outside of work.
• A supportive culture: Building strong relationships and an environment where people can do their best work.
• Meaningful careers: Helping employees find opportunities to contribute to the firm, our clients, and our community.

A Culture Shaped by Our Team

While recognition from Accounting Today is an exciting accomplishment, the award itself is not what defines BPW.

Our people do.

From new team members beginning their careers to experienced professionals helping mentor the next generation, our employees contribute to the culture that makes BPW unique.

This recognition serves as a reminder that workplace culture is something that is built every day—through collaboration, communication, mentorship, celebrations, challenges, and the relationships we build with one another.

And because employee feedback is an important part of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For evaluation, this recognition is a meaningful reflection of the people who experience our workplace every day.

Looking Ahead

As BPW continues to grow, our commitment to our people remains at the center of our future.

For more than 78 years, BPW has served individuals and businesses throughout the Central Coast and beyond. Today, the firm continues to expand its capabilities across tax, audit and assurance, business consulting, technology solutions, and estate and trust planning while maintaining its roots in the Santa Barbara community.

Being named one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For is an accomplishment we are proud to share—but most importantly, it is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make BPW what it is.

To our team: thank you for helping make BPW a place where people can grow, connect, and build rewarding careers. This recognition belongs to you.

The best workplaces start with the best people.