Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf Named One of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies by the Pacific Coast Business Times

SANTA BARBARA, CA — October 2026 — Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies by the Pacific Coast Business Times, recognizing businesses across the Central Coast for their continued growth and success. View the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 50 Fastest Growing Companies & C-Suite Awards.

For BPW, this achievement represents more than business growth. It reflects the dedication of our people, the trust of our clients, and the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional accounting, tax, audit, consulting, and business advisory services.

A Legacy of Growth on the Central Coast

Founded in 1948, BPW has grown from a local Santa Barbara accounting firm into one of the largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firms on California’s Central Coast. For more than 78 years, the firm has built lasting relationships with individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations throughout the region and beyond.

Today, BPW provides a comprehensive range of services designed to help clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their goals. Our services include tax planning and compliance, audit and assurance, estate planning, client accounting services, litigation support, cost segregation, business consulting, and technology solutions.

Being recognized among the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 50 Fastest Growing Companies is a reflection of the firm’s continued evolution while staying true to the values that have guided BPW for generations.

Growth Driven by People

At the heart of BPW’s growth is our team.

As the firm continues to expand, BPW remains focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talented professionals who are committed to excellence and client service. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, professional development, innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities for employees to grow their careers.

This people-first approach has also contributed to BPW being recognized in recent years for its workplace culture, including being named one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For and one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Southern California.

These recognitions reinforce an important part of BPW’s philosophy: sustainable growth starts with investing in people.

Continuing to Invest in Our Clients and Community

Growth also means continually looking for new ways to serve clients.

BPW continues to invest in technology, innovative processes, professional development, and expanded services to help businesses and individuals make informed financial decisions. From strategic tax planning and accounting to audit, consulting, and technology solutions, our team works collaboratively to provide personalized solutions based on each client’s unique needs.

As a locally owned firm, BPW is also deeply connected to the communities we serve. Our professionals contribute their time, expertise, and resources to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, professional organizations, and community initiatives throughout the Central Coast.

Looking Ahead

Being named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies by the Pacific Coast Business Times is an exciting milestone, but it is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with growth.

BPW is proud of the foundation built over more than seven decades and excited about what comes next. As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: helping our clients succeed, creating opportunities for our team, and contributing to the communities we call home.

We are grateful to our clients, employees, partners, and community supporters who have been part of the BPW journey. This recognition would not be possible without them.

Here’s to continued growth, continued innovation, and continued success for BPW and the clients and communities we serve.

About Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP

Founded in 1948, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is a leading accounting and business consulting firm serving Santa Barbara, the Central Coast, and clients beyond the region. BPW provides tax, audit, accounting, consulting, estate planning, business advisory, and technology solutions to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other entities. With a commitment to exceptional client service, technical expertise, and long-term relationships, BPW helps clients navigate today’s challenges while planning for tomorrow’s opportunities.