Whisman Giordano & Associates Managing Director Makes Forbes List

Whisman Giordano and Associates, LLC (WGA) is happy to announce that Lisa DeRose, CPA, CGMA, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of Best-in-State CPAs 2025.
 
According to the article explaining how they compiled the list, the Forbes “team identifies thousands of eligible candidates through interviews with industry insiders, outside nominations, editorial research, and an independent advisory board of expert CPAs.” They further explain their methodology: “Candidates are rated in ten weighted categories, including achievements, professional honors, influence on the profession, performance, thought leadership, and community service.” Ultimately, they shared that “those selected all share a superb track record, impeccable integrity and ultimately, Forbes’ recognition as one of America’s finest CPAs.”
 
When DeRose is asked about this recognition, to say she was surprised is an understatement: “I had no idea this was coming. Our team works so hard for our clients as a whole that I never see myself as a standout. It is a wonderful feeling to know that people feel this way about the work I do. All I can say is “Thank you.” At the end of the day, I do the best I can for our clients and for the community.”
 
While DeRose is surprised, those who know her or work with her see this recognition as earned. She has long been active in the community, leads WGA, and manages the WGA tax practice. She is a founding member of the Delaware chapter of the ACE Mentor Program. She serves on the boards for the Construction Financial Management Association of Delaware, Better Business Bureau Delaware, and the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce. Lisa has received the Outstanding Advocate Award from the ACE Mentor Program of Delaware and was recognized as a 2020 Women in Business honoree from the Delaware Business Times.
 
Whisman Giordano's President, Joseph V. Giordano, CPA, CGMA, sums up the feelings of many, " This is a great honor, and it's why Lisa was voted by her partners to be the leader of our firm into the future.  She's not only an incredible CPA, but she's also an incredible person.  There simply aren't enough positive things that I can say that would do her justice."
 
About Whisman Giordano & Associates LLC
Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC, is a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm in Newark, Delaware, serving the community for over 50 years. Whisman Giordano provides accounting, auditing, tax, and business advisory services to clients throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, and beyond. The firm has been recognized as a Superstar in Business by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Best Accounting Firm to Work For by Accounting Today Magazine, Small Business of the Year by the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, and awarded the Thrive Award for Community Impact and the Rush Award both from the Better Business Bureau of Delaware. 
 
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