Forbes Names BerryDunn CEO Among America’s Top CPAs

Sarah Belliveau is among 200 honorees recognized for advancing the accounting profession and serving their communities.

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, is proud to announce that CEO Sarah Belliveau, CPA, has been named to Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Top 200 CPAs.

The annual Forbes recognition honors CPAs who excel in their specialties, demonstrate leadership in their fields, advance their profession, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

According to Forbes, honorees are selected through a rigorous, multi-stage process involving thousands of independent nominations, industry interviews, and review by an advisory board of expert CPAs. Forbes introduced its inaugural list in 2024, when two BerryDunn Principals––Tammy Michaud, CPA, and Dave Erb, CPA––were recognized.

Belliveau’s career at BerryDunn spans nearly 34 years, beginning before her graduation from the University of Maine. Over the decades, she has led teams, cultivated client relationships, and helped guide the firm’s strategic growth across over 30 industries. Since becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2021, Belliveau has steered BerryDunn’s expansion into niche and high-growth industries and has overseen steady growth in client advisory services.

"I’m honored to be included among other CPAs from across the country," said Belliveau. “It’s been a privilege to work alongside exceptional colleagues at BerryDunn—earning the trust of our clients and investing in our people. The partnerships we’ve built with clients, employees, and communities have always been at the heart of our success.”

“The recognition of Sarah as one of America’s top CPAs reflects her outstanding leadership and commitment to our firm’s people-first, client-centered culture,” said Tammy Brunetti, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer of Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Services. “Her vision continues to drive BerryDunn’s growth and the success of our clients.”

Under Belliveau’s leadership, BerryDunn has consistently ranked among the Top 100 Accounting Firms by both INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) and Accounting Today.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.