Glenn BurdetteGlenn Burdette, the leading certified public accounting firm on the Central Coast, has been recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing accounting firms in the west. It is the only Central Coast firm to make either list this year.

The recognition comes from the annual INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) survey. Glenn Burdette ranked 5th on the list of fastest growing firms in the western region, based on its revenue growth rate. It’s also listed as the 256th largest firm in the nation on IPA’s Top 300 list.

The IPA survey analyzes firms across the country and the annual rankings are among the longest-running, most accurate and up-to-date for the nation’s largest accounting firms. Since 1994, IPA rankings have served as a barometer of the overall health, challenges and opportunities of the industry.

Glenn Burdette had a revenue of approximately $10.9 million in 2014 15. Revenue grew by 15.4-percent, compared to the first ranked firm’s 22.4-percent.

“I am proud of our team,” said Dan O’Hare, Glenn Burdette President and Managing Director. “Since 1965, Glenn Burdette has been leading the way in the accounting industry through innovation and highly personalized service. I’m confident the next 50 years hold more progress and success thanks to our loyal clients and dedicated employees.”

Glenn Burdette was the first accounting firm in California to establish an employee stock- ownership program in 2000 and has been completely employee owned since 2007. The firm continues to grow and hire in 2015, including recruiting homegrown talent and the best and brightest from the Cal Poly Accounting Program. For more information about the company and career opportunities, visit GlennBurdette.com.