Dean Dorton, one of the largest professional advisory firms in the Southeast and Midwest regions, has been recognized on Accounting Today’s Top 100 list. The firm is a leader in audit, tax, business consulting, technology and cybersecurity services.

Accounting firms across the United States participated in the survey, based on 2023 results, with Dean Dorton securing a spot at #92. The report, which is compiled using key metrics such as revenue, personnel statistics, and fee split and growth, is regarded as an essential resource for public accountants.

The firm anticipates that 2024 will be another year of outstanding growth. In January 2024, Dean Dorton merged with regional leader, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm, adding offices in the Cincinnati and Indianapolis markets and expanding a geographic reach that includes existing offices in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Along with an expanded client base, the merger strengthens the firm’s audit, tax, and accounting & financial outsourcing services, and adds mergers & acquisitions and human resources consulting to Dean Dorton’s robust service offering.

Dean Dorton has recently been recognized as the largest accounting firm in the Lexington and Louisville markets and the seventh largest in the Cincinnati market by local business journals. Information for these business journal lists is obtained from company representatives and based on the number of CPAs in each market. These rankings are a testament to Dean Dorton’s continued growth.

In addition to securing Accounting Today’s Top 100 award, Dean Dorton ranked #18 on Accounting Today’s Fastest Growing Accounting Firm list.

I am thrilled to share the exciting news that we have earned a place among Accounting Today’s Top 100. This accomplishment underscores the hard work and skill of our exceptional team, showcasing our steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and helping clients and team members reach their full potential. Growth is a wonderful thing, so long as it results in a positive influence on the organization. To experience this growth while continuing to be recognized as a top workplace is something we are very proud of.

David Bundy, President and CEO

Dean Dorton’s team of experienced and specialized professionals is committed to transforming businesses for the better from organization-wide change to refining the intricacies of daily operations. With their range of professional services, they have the depth of resources and breadth of knowledge to advise clients for the long term, across business functions.

Accounting Today is a leading publication for the accounting profession. The 2024 Accounting Today Top 100 list can be found here: https://www.accountingtoday.com/the-top-100-firms-and-regional-leaders2024

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC provides an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies throughout the region, nationally, and internationally. The firm helps clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup to growth and proper succession planning. Dean Dorton emphasizes smart technology, leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business.