AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - TelAve -- Hank Hurst, CPA, CEO and President of The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A., has been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Best-In-State CPAs list, a prestigious recognition honoring top-performing accounting professionals across the country.

As demand for highly skilled CPAs continues to rise amid industry-wide workforce shortages, Forbes' Best-In-State CPAs list highlights professionals who demonstrate exceptional expertise, innovation, leadership, and service to both their clients and communities. The list is compiled by Forbes' editorial team through an independent nomination and evaluation process, assessing candidates on criteria including technical expertise, thought leadership, experience, and professional integrity.

"This recognition is truly meaningful," said Hurst. "It reflects not only the work we do, but how we do it, prioritizing thoughtful strategy, strong relationships, and a commitment to helping our clients navigate complexity with confidence. I'm grateful to be part of a profession that plays such a critical role in people's financial lives."

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CPAs remain the gold standard in financial advisory, uniquely qualified to provide assurance services, represent taxpayers before the IRS, and deliver strategic insight across tax, audit, consulting, and financial planning. In an increasingly complex financial landscape, trusted advisors like Hurst help individuals, businesses, and organizations make informed decisions and achieve long-term success.

Under Hurst's leadership, The Hurst Company has built a reputation as a trusted fiscal concierge, serving clients throughout Northeast Florida, across the United States, and internationally. The firm provides comprehensive services including tax planning and compliance, estate and retirement planning, IRS representation, and strategic advisory tailored to each client's goals.

Beyond his professional work, Hurst is actively involved in the accounting community and civic leadership. He serves as Committee Chair for Political Action for North Florida CPAs and has held leadership roles with the University of Georgia Alumni Association in Jacksonville. He also previously served on the Board of Micah's Place, supporting children and families in crisis.

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"This recognition reinforces Hank's dedication to excellence and the value he brings to our clients and our profession," said a firm representative. "His leadership continues to shape our firm's commitment to delivering forward-thinking, personalized service."

The full Forbes 2026 America's Best-In-State CPAs list is available at forbes.com.

About The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A.

The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A., based in Amelia Island, Florida, serves businesses, families, and individuals throughout the Jacksonville metropolitan area and worldwide. With more than 100 years of combined professional experience, the firm provides tax preparation and planning, retirement and estate planning, IRS and state representation, international tax services, and comprehensive advisory support tailored to each client's unique objectives. Learn more at https://www.hurstcpa.com