Four PKF O'Connor Davies Partners Named to Forbes' "Best-in-State CPAs" List

Prestigious Recognition Underscores Firm's Depth of Leadership and Multi-Faceted Expertise

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced that four of its partners have been named to the inaugural Forbes "Best-in-State CPAs" list. Samuel Philipson (Maryland), Christopher Petermann (New York), Brenda Russell (Rhode Island) and Kimberley Train (Massachusetts) were recognized among the top accountants in their respective states.

"We are incredibly proud to have four of our talented partners named to Forbes' inaugural "Best-in-State CPAs" list," said Kevin J. Keane, Chief Executive Officer at PKF O'Connor Davies. "This acknowledgement is a testament not only to the expertise and dedication of Samuel, Christopher, Brenda and Kimberley, but also to the culture of excellence that defines PKF O'Connor Davies."

The Forbes "Best-in-State CPAs" list was created to identify outstanding certified public accountants who demonstrate excellence across multiple dimensions of practice. Honorees were evaluated based on expertise, experience, innovation, thought leadership, professional honors, influence on the profession and community service. As noted by Forbes, the recognition comes at a time when "demand for the best of the best CPAs is at an all-time high," with these professionals serving as "the gold standard for solving compliance issues and developing better business solutions."

For more details about the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State CPAs list, visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-cpas/.

About PKF O'Connor Davies

PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-tier accounting, tax and advisory practice and member of PKF Global, a global network of accountancy firms. We have a long history of serving domestic and international clients. "Know Greater Value" speaks to the confidence and guidance that our clients realize when they work with us. It reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest levels of value, expertise and service in everything we do. Our clients Know Greater Connections, Know Greater Insights and Know Greater Value. "PKF O'Connor Davies" is the brand name under which PKF O'Connor Davies LLP and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. PKF O'Connor Davies LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and advisory services.

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