Hood & Strong LLP has been named the Small-to-Mid-Size Firm of the Year at the NorCal Accounting Awards, produced by the San Francisco Business Times in partnership with CalCPA. Hood & Strong Managing Partner Susan Malone, along with Partners Jennifer Dizon and Kathy Grogan, accepted the award on June 25 at a ceremony in San Francisco, where they were joined by accounting and business leaders from across the region in celebrating the achievements of the top accounting firms in Northern California.
“This award is a meaningful acknowledgment of what our people bring to this firm and to our clients every day,” Malone said. “We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many other respected firms.”
Malone noted that the award is a reflection of the excellence, dedication, and professionalism of the entire Hood & Strong team. The firm’s commitment to exceptional client service, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement has shaped its reputation for more than a century. Those same qualities continue to distinguish Hood & Strong as one of the region’s leading independent public accounting firms, serving individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations throughout California and beyond.
The NorCal Accounting Awards recognize the firms and professionals shaping the future of the accounting profession across Northern California, celebrating excellence in leadership, client service, innovation, and community impact.
“Moments like this are a reminder that the accounting profession is built on collaboration and shared purpose,” Malone said. “It is always inspiring to come together to celebrate the contributions happening across our industry.”
