Meaden & Moore is proud to announce that Daniel M. Prendergast, CPA, Vice
President in the firm’s Assurance Services Group, has been named to the 2025 Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list. This prestigious award recognizes Daniel’s outstanding professional achievements, client impact, and unwavering commitment to the accounting profession.
The Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list is an inaugural ranking produced by Forbes editorial staff to spotlight outstanding CPAs in public practice across the country. Those recognized were selected through a process of independent nominations and evaluated on weighted criteria such as expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to both their communities and the profession. The result is a curated list of trusted advisors who serve businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, municipalities, and individuals with excellence and integrity.
With over four decades of experience serving closely held and entrepreneurial companies, Daniel is known for his strategic financial guidance and ability to help clients optimize their capital structures. His expertise includes growth consulting, commercial financing, and navigating government-subsidized loan programs. Daniel's involvement with Growth Capital Corporation, where he serves as Treasurer, provides unique insights into funding options that empower clients to achieve long-term success.
In addition to his client work, Daniel is deeply committed to public service and community impact. He serves as the Citizen Member of the Income Tax Board of Review for the City of Brecksville and has previously led the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation as its President. He has also contributed as a Pre-Cana team member and presenter at St. Basil the Great and supported pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, where he was honored as a Knight in 2013.
“Being recognized by Forbes is a great honor,” said Daniel. “It reflects not only the trust my clients place in me, but also the dedication of my colleagues and the supportive community that surrounds us.”
Jim Rollins, CEO of Meaden & Moore, added: “Dan exemplifies what it means to be both a trusted advisor and a community leader. His thoughtful approach, client dedication, and financial expertise have made a lasting impact on the businesses and people he serves.”
Meaden & Moore provides client focused accounting, tax, forensic and business advisory services to businesses and individuals in a wide array of industries including, manufacturing, distribution, construction, energy, business services, real estate, private equity, and employee benefits. With over 250 professionals across 18 offices in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., the team has the knowledge, passion, and expertise to help clients thrive. Visit www.meadenmoore.com for more information.
