OUM Receives Two Accounting Industry Recognitions

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 23, 2016) - OUM & Co. LLP recently garnered two major accounting industry recognitions: a spot on INSIDE Public Accounting's (IPA) "IPA 200" ranking list and acknowledgment by the Accounting MOVE Project as one of the "Best Public Accounting Firms for Women and Best Firms for Leadership Equity."

"It is an honor to be recognized for our achievements. These awards, which deal with size and leadership equity and equality, are reflective of our inherent qualities, defining who we are as a firm," said Chris Millias, managing partner of OUM. "We continually strive to offer exceptional client service with a leadership structure that encourages all of us to excel and be recognized for our accomplishments."

INSIDE Public Accounting's "IPA 200" list highlights the largest 200 accounting firms in the U.S. by net revenue. In the 2016 edition, OUM is listed at number 180, up 12 positions from 2015. The list, considered the "gold standard" benchmarking report for the industry, features data from more than 500 accounting firms across the country who have completed the underlying in-depth financial and operational survey. This is the list's 26^th edition. To view the full "IPA 200," please click here.

In addition to its position on the "IPA 200," OUM was also honored as part of the "2016 Best Public Accounting Firms for Women and Best Firms for Leadership Equity" list, published by the Accounting MOVE Project. OUM was featured in the category of top equity leadership firms, highlighting those with 50 or more employees and with women comprising at least 30 percent of partners and principals. As part of the firm profile, the Accounting MOVE Project wrote, "Hiring women at a rate substantially above the national norm, OUM is poised to leap ahead as its unique culture retains more women to partnership."

The Accounting MOVE Project is supported by association partners the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA) and the American Women's Society of CPAs (AWSCPA).The Accounting MOVE Project methodology was developed to support Working Woman magazine's inaugural "Top 25 Companies for Executive Women" list. To view the full "Best Public Accounting Firms for Women and Best Firms for Leadership Equity," please click here.

About OUM & Co. LLP.

Celebrating its 40^th anniversary, OUM & Co. LLP is a San Francisco-based accounting firm providing tax, audit and business advisory services. With additional offices in San Ramon and Carlsbad, Calif., OUM prides itself on providing clients with an unmatched level of client service and an unparalleled commitment to quality. OUM's longevity and lifelong relationships with many of its clients stand as testaments to its core philosophy. It encourages those interested in learning more to: Just ask our clients.