DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors, a regional accounting firm with offices in Frederick, Maryland, and Leesburg, Virginia, has been named to the 2026 INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 400 Firms list. This marks the firm's third consecutive year of national recognition and its second straight year in the Top 400, based on U.S. net revenue.
The ranking, derived from IPA's annual Practice Management Survey, highlights the largest accounting firms in the country. For DeLeon & Stang, this recognition underscores a pattern of steady growth built over more than four decades of cultivating long-term client relationships across the region.
“It means something to see our team's work recognized nationally three years running,” said Brad Hoffman, Managing Partner at DeLeon & Stang. “Rankings like these measure growth, and our growth comes from our clients who stay and our team that gives them a reason to.”
This latest accolade adds to a growing list of honors for the firm, including the 2025 IPA Top 400 Firms, 2025 IPA Fastest Growing Firm, 2024 IPA Top 500 Firms, and recognition as a 2024 and 2026 Accounting Today Regional Leader. These achievements collectively highlight a trajectory of consistent expansion and client retention.
The significance of this recognition extends beyond the firm itself. For the accounting industry, it underscores the value of client-centric practices and the importance of sustainable growth strategies. For businesses and nonprofits in the region, it signals that DeLeon & Stang remains a reliable partner for advisory, assurance, and tax services, particularly for growing businesses, government contractors, family businesses, and private clients.
As the firm continues to expand its footprint, its repeated national recognition serves as a benchmark for quality and stability in a competitive market. The IPA Top 400 list is widely regarded as a key indicator of success in the accounting profession, and DeLeon & Stang's inclusion for the third year running demonstrates its ability to adapt and thrive.
For more information about DeLeon & Stang and its services, visit deleonandstang.com.
