Toledo, Ohio (February 9, 2026) – William Vaughan Company (WVC) is proud to announce its recent receipt of two prestigious honors: the 2026 Best of Accounting™ Award by ClearlyRated and its 13th consecutive recognition as one of The Blade’s Top Workplaces. These dual accolades reflect WVC’s unwavering commitment to excellence in client service and workplace culture.
The Best of Accounting™ Award is the accounting industry’s premier service excellence recognition, based entirely on validated survey responses from clients and employees, administered by ClearlyRated. Firms receiving this honor achieve satisfaction scores nearly double the industry average, highlighting WVC’s exceptional dedication to delivering a remarkable experience for both clients and staff. This is the first year William Vaughan Company has received this elite distinction, placing the firm among an exclusive group of top-performing accounting firms nationwide.
Simultaneously, WVC celebrates its 13th year as a Top Workplace, an honor determined solely by employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. The survey measures 15 critical culture drivers—including alignment, execution, and connection—underscoring WVC’s commitment to fostering an environment where employees thrive.
“At William Vaughan Company, our mission is to put people first—both our clients and our team members,” said Aaron Swiggum, Managing Partner of WVC. “Receiving the Best of Accounting™ Award and being recognized yet again as a Top Workplace are powerful affirmations of our focus on service quality and the strength of our culture. We’re grateful for the trust of our clients and the passion of our team.”
The firm’s dedication to professional development, wellness, and community engagement continues to drive its sustained growth and reputation for excellence. WVC’s accolades also include being named one of the 60 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the nation by Accounting Today, and INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms for five consecutive years.
“Investing in our people is at the core of our values,” added Jenny Furey, HR Partner. “By actively listening to employee feedback and prioritizing career development, wellness, and community involvement, we have built a workplace where every team member can reach their fullest potential.”
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About William Vaughan Company (wvco.com)
William Vaughan Company is an Ohio-based public accounting firm providing a vast array of audit, tax, and consulting services to clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in sustained growth since our inception in 1959. Currently, William Vaughan Company has 6 locations and more than 115 professionals, including 16 partners, who focus on serving primarily privately held businesses. For the past five years, the firm has been awarded one of the 60 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the nation by Accounting Today. In addition, William Vaughan Company has been named INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms for five consecutive years.
About ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting™ Award
The Best of Accounting™ Award, powered by ClearlyRated, is the accounting industry’s premier service excellence recognition, based exclusively on validated survey responses from clients and employees. Awarded firms demonstrate industry-leading satisfaction, setting the benchmark for service quality nationwide.
About The Blade’s Top Workplaces
The Blade’s Top Workplaces award, administered by Energage LLC, recognizes organizations with outstanding workplace cultures, based on confidential employee feedback and rigorous measurement of key organizational drivers.