Central Valley Accounting Firms Add 26 CPAs, Strengthen Local Capacity
Major accounting firms serving Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties added 26 certified public accountants from 2024 to 2025, expanding local capacity for tax, audit and advisory work. The shift matters for local businesses, farms and public agencies that face growing demand for financial services and compliance support.
The Central Valley's largest accounting firms increased their local payrolls of certified public accountants between 2024 and 2025, according to a Business Journal survey published on November 21, 2025. The top five firms operating in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties together added 26 CPAs, a gain that industry observers say boosts capacity for tax work, audits and advisory services across the region.
Baker Tilly led the Valley rankings with 52 CPAs working out of the four counties, up from 34 in 2024. The firm attributed its jump to a mix of staff who passed the CPA exam and a small number of new hires. Baker Tilly's presence in Fresno expanded after a merger with Moss Adams that was completed in June, and the firm now operates a sizable local office. The Business Journal ranked the top 20 firms by the number of CPAs they operate in the area, and Green and Company LLP placed second in the local headcount. Boos & Associates, Price Paige & Company in Clovis, and DeMera DeMera Cameron in Fresno rounded out the list of locally prominent firms.
The firms surveyed offer a broad range of services spanning tax, audit, advisory, governmental and agribusiness accounting. That mix reflects the Central Valley economy where agriculture, local government and small business create steady demand for accountants who can handle farm tax issues, financial statement audits for public entities and compliance work for nonprofits and businesses seeking financing.
For Fresno County residents and business owners the increase in CPA capacity can mean faster turnaround for tax filings, more available expertise for complex farm and estate matters, and more competition among firms for clients and talent. For local governments and special districts the additional auditors and governmental accountants can ease scheduling bottlenecks and improve compliance timelines. The rise in CPAs also signals a strengthening local pipeline of credentialed professionals, as exam success accounted for a significant portion of the growth.
While the net increase is modest, the trend is notable for a region where accounting capacity directly affects agricultural operations, public finance and small business growth. Continued hiring and credentialing will be important if the Central Valley is to keep pace with regulatory demands and to support the region's economic expansion.
