Deepa Bhat Recognized on Forbes’ Inaugural Best-In-State CPAs List
Campbell, CA (April 23, 2025) – Abbott, Stringham & Lynch (ASL) is excited to announce Deepa Bhat, CPA, CFE, ACA, Managing Principal, has been recognized on Forbes’ inaugural America’s Best-In-State CPAs list!
This annual recognition by Forbes highlights CPAs with an impressive track record in their specialties, who have broken barriers to emerge as leaders in their fields, who have contributed to advancing the CPA profession and who have given back to society.
Deepa currently serves as ASL’s Managing Principal and formerly led the Firm’s Assurance Group. Since beginning her career at ASL as an Assurance Staff Accountant, she has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of engagement—qualities that continue to support the Firm’s growth and direction. In the ASL Assurance Group, Deepa serves privately held clients in the technology, international and construction industries. In 2016, Deepa was awarded the CalCPA’s Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award, which celebrates outstanding women in the profession who have made significant contributions through personal growth and the leadership development of their colleagues.
For additional information and to review the methodology and complete list, continue reading, Forbes’ Best-In-State CPAs 2025.
About Abbott, Stringham & Lynch
Founded in 1977, ASL offers a wealth of experience in delivering high quality services and specialties to its clients. The Firm works with both emerging and middle-market privately held businesses to enable them to thrive in their markets. The Firm partners with high-net-worth individuals – owners, founders, and executives – to help them protect and grow their wealth. ASL identifies untapped opportunities, challenges, and solutions, enabling clients to make the effective and timely decisions today that lead to a fuller and more secure tomorrow.
Designed to facilitate quality decisions, ASL’s services cover corporate and individual tax planning and compliance, assurance and accounting, estate and gift tax planning, litigation support, succession planning, and valuation. The Firm’s services are contextualized by its specialties in real estate, construction, technology, international, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofit organizations, and renewable energy.
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