RLB LLP NAMED ONE OF FIVE CANADIAN “BEST OF THE BEST” FIRMS
BY INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Guelph-based firm receives the recognition in its 75th anniversary year
Guelph, Ontario – October 20, 2026 — RLB Chartered Professional Accountants is proud to announce that it has been named one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) “Best of the Best” firms for 2026 in the Best in Canada category. It is the third consecutive year the firm has received this recognition.
Out of more than 600 participating firms across North America, only 75 will land on this list. Of those 75 firms, only five are recognized as Best in Canada. RLB is proud to be one of them.
Each year, IPA evaluates participating firms using more than 35 proprietary metrics to identify those demonstrating exceptional financial and operational performance. These include firm growth, professional development, organizational governance, culture and team member engagement, and process improvement.
“Winning an award of this calibre is an accomplishment. Winning it for a third year in a row is a testament to the incredible people who make this firm what it is,” said Matthew Venne, CPA, CA, Managing Partner at RLB. “This recognition reflects the values we strive to uphold every day: investing in our people, delivering exceptional service to our clients, and building a firm where talented professionals want to grow their careers.”
“Awards like this are never the result of a single individual or team,” Venne added. “They’re earned by everyone at RLB, and by the clients and communities who have trusted us for 75 years. That trust comes from how our people serve our clients, and our culture is strong because of how our team treats one another.”
About RLB LLP
RLB LLP is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices across Southwestern Ontario in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Fergus, Orangeville and Shelburne. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026, RLB helps clients grow and succeed by delivering trusted advice, innovative solutions, and exceptional service. Guided by its commitment to a People-Count-culture, RLB is dedicated to empowering people, clients, colleagues, and communities alike, to reach their fullest potential.
About INSIDE Public Accounting
INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) is a premier resource for public accounting firms across North America, providing valuable insights, benchmarking tools, and practice management resources to help firms achieve their strategic objectives. Since 1987, IPA has been delivering comprehensive surveys, in-depth reports, and actionable data that empower accounting firms to improve their operations, profitability, and client service.
IPA’s annual Survey and Analysis of Firms, one of the longest-running and most comprehensive studies in the industry, serves as the foundation for the “Best of the Best” rankings.
Media Contact:
Tianna Brown
Communications & Culture Manager
RLB Chartered Professional Accountants
(519) 822-9933 x 294
tianna.brown@rlb.ca
www.rlb.ca
