15 KSM Leaders Named "2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs" by Forbes
Summary: KSM celebrates 15 leaders recognized on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list for their outstanding expertise, leadership, and commitment to innovation and client service.
Compiled by Forbes’ editorial team, the “America’s Best-In-State CPAs” list honors top-performing professionals across the country who demonstrate exceptional expertise, thought leadership, and service to their communities and profession. Honorees are selected from thousands of candidates through a rigorous evaluation process that considers professional achievement, industry impact, and contributions to advancing the accounting field.
Congratulations to our honorees!
- Jennifer Barliant, Managing Partner, Chicago
- Heather Bucher, Managing Partner, Cincinnati
- Erin Eberly, Partner-in-Charge, Tax
- Jamie Ellis, Chief Operating Officer
- Amanda Horvath, Director, Audit & Assurance Services Group
- Sandy Klein, Managing Partner, New York
- Amy Lehrman, Managing Partner, Fort Wayne
- Katherine Malarsky, Partner, Tax Services Group
- Jason Miller, Partner, Audit & Assurance Services Group
- Mike North, Partner-in-Charge, Advisory
- Jason Patch, Partner-in-Charge, Audit
- Jay Rueger, Partner, Business Advisory Group
- Zach Sauder, Partner, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Services Group
- Sarah Schenkel, Partner, Audit & Assurance Services Group
- Brian Stautberg, Partner, Business Advisory Group
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INDIANAPOLIS – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), a leading advisory, tax, and audit firm, is pleased to announce that 15 KSM leaders have been named to Forbes’ “2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs” list. This recognition highlights their commitment to innovation, client service, and leadership within the profession.