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AAB / News / AAB celebrates success at The International Accountancy Awards
Professional services firm AAB has been named Accountancy Firm of the Year at the International Accountancy Awards 2026. The award recognises excellence across accounting, audit and advisory, celebrating firms setting new standards for the profession, presented at a ceremony in…
News26th Jun 2026
By Emma Lancaster
Professional services firm AAB has been named Accountancy Firm of the Year at the International Accountancy Awards 2026.
The award recognises excellence across accounting, audit and advisory, celebrating firms setting new standards for the profession, presented at a ceremony in London on 25th June.
AAB has expanded significantly through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, strengthening its ability to support clients across the UK and Ireland. The award recognises the firm’s strategic growth, investment in its people and services, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Emma Lancaster, Chief Executive at AAB, said: “Being named Accountancy Firm of the Year at the International Accountancy Awards is a great recognition of the work we do to support clients across the globe. Many of our clients operate across international markets, and we’re proud to support them with specialist expertise across areas including international tax, transfer pricing and global mobility. This recognition on an international stage reflects the progress we’ve made as we continue to grow across the UK and Ireland, and is a strong endorsement of our people, our strategy and the service we deliver to clients”.
AAB has continued to strengthen its market position each year through targeted investment, strategic acquisitions and senior appointments, adding further depth across its service offering to support both domestic and international clients.
With more than 1,500 people globally, AAB combines international scale with local expertise, providing integrated advice across accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance, consulting and wealth management.
Backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, AAB continues to invest in its people, technology and capabilities while remaining focused on delivering exceptional client service through partner-led relationships and specialist expertise.