AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - s4story -- Hank Hurst, CPA, CEO of The Hurst Company, Named to Forbes' 2025 List of America's Top 200 CPAs

Amelia Island, Florida — February 2026 — Hank Hurst, CPA, CEO and President of The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A., has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top 200 CPAs for 2025, a national distinction honoring the most accomplished accounting professionals in the United States.

The annual Forbes list highlights CPAs who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, ethical standards, and meaningful contributions to the accounting profession and their communities. Honorees are selected through an extensive editorial and research process evaluating candidates nationwide.

"It is an honor to be included on this list," said Hurst. "This recognition reflects the values we emphasize every day at The Hurst Company: thoughtful planning, technical excellence, and a genuine commitment to serving our clients well. I share this recognition with our entire team, whose dedication and insight make this work possible."

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As CEO and President, Hurst leads The Hurst Company with a holistic advisory approach, serving businesses, families, and individuals throughout Northeast Florida, across the United States, and internationally. The firm is known for acting as a trusted fiscal concierge, anticipating client needs and delivering customized tax and accounting strategies tailored to each client's goals.

Beyond his professional practice, Hurst remains actively engaged in leadership and service. He serves as Committee Chair for Political Action for North Florida CPAs and previously held leadership roles with the University of Georgia Alumni Association in Jacksonville. He also served on the Board of Micah's Place, a nonprofit supporting children and families in crisis.

"This recognition by Forbes affirms the level of expertise and leadership Hank brings to our firm and our clients," said a firm representative. "It reinforces our commitment to delivering forward-looking guidance and personal attention to every client we serve."

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The full Forbes 2025 America's Top 200 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