Akadian Achieves #200 Ranking on 2025 Inc. 5000 List, Advancing Mission to Repopulate Accounting Industry with Exceptional Talent

Akadian's historic growth reflects success in creating bookkeeping professionals so skilled that firms refuse to hire anyone else

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that Akadian Accounting Education has earned the #200 position on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking among the top 4% of America's fastest-growing private companies.

This recognition validates Akadian's founding mission:

To repopulate the accounting industry with bookkeepers so exceptional that accounting firms and businesses refuse to work with anyone else.

A Mission Rooted in Excellence

Akadian's #200 ranking demonstrates the power of purpose-driven business building. Founded on the belief that the accounting industry and the businesses they serve deserve better, the company has systematically elevated professional standards through rigorous training programs that produce graduates of unmatched quality.

"Our mission has evolved beyond education – We're training an army of excellent bookkeepers who are so thoroughly trained, so completely prepared, and so demonstrably superior that businesses and accounting firms won't settle for anyone who is not an Akadian graduate," said Margie Remmers-Davis, Founder and CEO of Akadian.

"Bookkeepers are the backbone of the accounting industry. Accounting and bookkeeping firms have struggled to hire, train, and retain competent talent for too long. We're changing that."

Proven Results for Firms and Businesses

Named for the ancient Akkadian civilization that invented bookkeeping in Mesopotamia, the company's 'real-world experience' training focus has resonated powerfully with students, businesses and accounting firms seeking effective professional development.

The company's mission-driven approach has produced measurable results:

• Nearly 25,000 certified professionals now serving as the gold standard in the accounting industry nationwide
• Over 9,800 glowing reviews and testimonials from Akadian graduates
• Industry topping quality standards ensuring every graduate meets rigorous competency requirements
• Continuous skill verification through ongoing assessments and professional development

Transforming Lives and Businesses

"We measure success not just in revenue, but in the lives we transform and the businesses we strengthen," said Remmers-Davis. "Every bookkeeper we train becomes a standard-bearer for excellence. They don't just fill positions‚ they elevate entire businesses and communities."

Student testimonials consistently highlight Akadian's transformational impact:

"Those hands-on experiences were a game changer. They gave me the confidence to navigate QBO like a pro, spot issues, and know exactly how to fix them. And the Getting Clients Cohort gave me the push I needed to keep building my business and going after my goals.

"Without Akadian's hands-on approach, I don't think I'd feel as capable and confident as I do today - and that's something I'm truly grateful for," said Petina Steele, Akadian graduate and senior bookkeeper at Steele Strategic Bookkeeping.

Expanding Value for Accounting Firms

Building on its Inc. 5000 achievement, Akadian is expanding its mission-driven approach through new initiatives designed specifically for accounting firms:

• Corporate partnerships with the BDO Alliance and major accounting firms nationwide
• AI-powered skills assessments enabling firms to gauge candidates' technical competency and benchmark their teams against Akadian graduates
• Mentorship networks connecting graduates with experienced accounting professionals
• Niche-specific trainings providing deeper, industry-specific knowledge and skill building

Creating Industry Excellence

Akadian's #200 Inc. 5000 ranking represents a milestone in the company's mission to solve the skill gap plaguing the accounting profession. By maintaining unwavering commitment to quality over quantity, the company has created a new standard that benefits students, businesses, accounting firms, and the industry as a whole.

About Akadian

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Akadian Accounting Education is the 5th fastest-growing education company in the U.S., having trained nearly 25,000 bookkeeping professionals nationwide. Akadian combines time-tested accounting principles with innovative, AI-powered training technology to prepare graduates for real-world success from day one. With a mission built on clarity, practice, and professionalism, Akadian delivers hands-on, simulation-based training that reduces turnover, improves profits, strengthens accounting teams, and equips firms with bookkeepers who are truly job-ready.

Media Contact:
Anthony Birch, Director of Enterprise Partnerships
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Akadian Accounting Education
Website: www.akadian.com

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