A Recognition Made Possible by Our Team

TRP Sumner PLLC is honored to be recognized by Accounting Today as one of the 2026 Best Firms to Work For. While this national recognition reflects our longstanding commitment to investing in our people, it is ultimately a celebration of the remarkable individuals who make our firm what it is today.

Across our firm, TRP Sumner PLLC employees bring expertise, integrity, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to serving clients and supporting one another. Their dedication to excellence has shaped a culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and shared success.

We extend our sincere appreciation to every member of the TRP Sumner PLLC team. Their dedication, professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to excellence are the foundation of our firm’s success. Every day, our employees contribute not only to the exceptional service we provide our clients, but also to the supportive and inclusive culture that defines our organization.

At TRP Sumner PLLC, we believe that when people thrive, everything else follows. This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to creating a workplace where individuals can grow professionally, feel supported personally, and contribute to something larger than themselves. We’re honored that our team members have helped make TRP Sumner PLLC a place where great people choose to build their careers.

– Taylor Stephenson, CPA, CGMA, CEO/Managing Partner

Recognized for a Commitment to People

This national recognition celebrates accounting firms that demonstrate excellence in employee satisfaction, engagement, workplace culture, leadership, and overall employee experience. For TRP Sumner PLLC, it serves as meaningful recognition of a longstanding commitment to investing in our people and creating an environment where professionals can build rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The Accounting Today Best Firms to Work For program incorporates direct employee feedback as a significant component of the evaluation process. As a result, the award reflects not only organizational initiatives and workplace practices, but also the experiences and perspectives of the individuals who make TRP Sumner PLLC the firm it is today.

Centered on Growth and Opportunity

We believe that exceptional client service begins with exceptional people. As a result, we have made an ongoing commitment to supporting our employees through professional development, mentorship, leadership opportunities, workplace flexibility, and meaningful career advancement.

As the accounting profession continues to evolve, so do the expectations of today’s professionals. We remain focused on fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to grow, contribute, and achieve their goals while working alongside colleagues who support and inspire one another.

Our investment in employee success is not simply a workplace initiative. It is a core component of our long-term vision and a reflection of our belief that sustainable growth begins with creating opportunities for our people to thrive.

Our goal has never been simply to be a great accounting firm. Long before workplace culture became a focus across the profession, we believed that our greatest investment was in our people. Two ideas have guided us for years: Continuous Positive Improvement and the belief that we are in the business of training people. We want our people to keep learning, keep growing, and leave every role better than they found it. When you create an environment where people are encouraged to develop and improve, the firm improves right along with them.

– Kelly Puryear, CPA, CGMA

Looking Forward

While we are grateful for this recognition, we view it not as a destination but as a milestone in our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. We will continue listening to our employees, investing in their success, and strengthening the culture that has made TRP Sumner PLLC a great place to build a career.

To every one of our team members, thank you. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our clients, communities, and one another are the reason this recognition is possible.

We’re proud of this recognition, but it doesn’t end there. A good firm is built by good people, and our job is to make sure they have a place where they can learn, grow, do good work, and enjoy the folks they do it with. We’ve come a long way, but there’s always room to get a little better, and that’s what we intend to keep doing.

– Keith Raynor, CPA, CAC, CGMA, Partner

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