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1605 Main Street, Ste. 600 · Sarasota, FL  34236 · (941) 365-4617 ·  Fax: (941) 954-3207

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(SARASOTA, FL – 11/5/2025) Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce that the Firm has been selected as one of the Best Public Accounting Firms for Equity Leadership as determined by the 2025 Accounting MOVE Project, which recognizes the Best Public Accounting Firms for Women. Equity Leadership firms are those where women comprise a minimum of 31% of partners and principals.

For more than two decades, Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has been dedicated to collaborating with its employees to create alternative career paths and foster flexible work arrangements. This commitment has yielded significant results, including a substantial number of women partners. Additionally, the firm has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to gender equality, with a significant representation of women in its workforce, earning a place on the Equity Leadership list.

“We are very proud of the people and the culture at Kerkering, Barberio & Co. It is the combination of the two that makes this distinguished honor possible," said Rob Lane, Managing Shareholder.

About Kerkering, Barberio & Co.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Southwest Florida and offers a wide range of services to businesses, organizations, and individuals.  The firm has been serving clients since 1972.  Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has three locations: Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa.  For more information, visit kbgrp.com.

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