Toledo, Ohio (October 7, 2025) – William Vaughan Company (WVC), a leading accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce its recognition by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the Top 300 Firms and as a recipient of the prestigious Best of the Best Firms Award for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year.
“It is a tremendous privilege to once again be counted among IPA’s Top 300—a group representing the pinnacle of our profession. This achievement is a direct result of the strong partnerships we’ve built with our clients, the dedication of our team, and the support of our broader community,” remarked Aaron Swiggum, WVC’s Managing Partner. “Securing the Best of the Best award is more than an honor — it’s a reflection of our values and vision.”
INSIDE Public Accounting conducts a thorough assessment of U.S.-based accounting firms, utilizing a broad spectrum of metrics centered on net revenue to deliver a comprehensive industry overview. Now in its 38th year, the IPA annual survey gathered responses from 600 firms. The Best of the Best Firms Award is based on more than 50 key performance metrics, recognizing those firms that consistently deliver superior operational results. Out of a competitive field of over 600 firms, ranging in size from 11 to nearly 3,000 employees, only 75 attained the Best of the Best status.
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 5 locations and more than 100 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 the eighth consecutive year and The Toledo Blade’s Top Work Places for eleven years running.
