Armanino LLP Managing Partner Andy Armanino Honored by INSIDE Public Accounting as One of Its 2014 Most Admired Peers

SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armanino LLP, the largest independent accounting and business consulting firm based in California, announced today that Managing Partner Andy Armanino has been named a 2014 Most Admired Peer by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), a national publication serving the accounting profession. Armanino was also recognized with the accolade in 2011 and 2012.

The Most Admired Peers list was selected by more than 540 accounting firms participating in IPA's 24^th Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms. Armanino was one of only five accounting profession leaders throughout the country named by their colleagues.

"This is truly a peer-driven award," said Kelly Platt, principal of the Platt Group and managing editor of INSIDE Public Accounting. "Being named a Most Admired Peer is a testament to the commitment each of these leaders has made to the betterment of his/her firm and to the profession as a whole."

"There are few honors greater than to be recognized by one's professional peers," said Armanino. "I also know that this accolade could only have been achieved because of the excellent professional leaders who have made our firm so successful. This recognition is a reflection of the people at Armanino and the strides they have made to make our firm a leader in the industry."

For the complete list of the 2014 IPA Most Admired Peers: http://blog.insidepublicaccounting.com/?p=7870

About Armanino^LLP

Armanino LLP (www.amllp.com) is the largest independent accounting and business consulting firm based in California and one of the largest firms in the United States. Armanino provides an integrated set of audit, tax, consulting and technology solutions to companies in the U.S. and globally. The firm helps clients adapt and change in every stage of their organization from start-up through rapid growth to the sale of a company. Armanino emphasizes smart technology; leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, sales and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business. Armanino extends its global services to more than 100 countries through its membership in Moore Stephens International Limited – one of the world's major accounting and consulting membership organizations. In addition to its core consulting and accounting practices, Armanino operates two other divisions – AMF Media Group (www.amfmediagroup.com) and Financial Horizons (www.fhllc.com).