Svetlana Gadzhieva, CPA, EA, Named to Forbes America's Best-in-State CPAs 2026

A California-based financial expert recognized among the most elite CPAs in the nation.

Svetlana Gadzhieva has earned a place on the Forbes America's Best-in-State CPAs 2026 list — a distinction that puts her in the top 0.2% of licensed CPAs in California and the top 0.02% nationwide.

Forbes develops the list through a multi-step process combining editorial research, industry nominations, and review by an independent advisory board. Honorees are evaluated on recent achievements, professional impact, and contributions to their field. No fees are involved in the selection process.

Gadzhieva brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic vision to her work. As a Financial Operations Manager, she advises high-growth and billion-dollar companies on financial infrastructure, IPO readiness, and tax strategy — helping leadership teams build the financial clarity they need to scale and succeed in public markets.

Beyond client work, Gadzhieva is shaping the future of the profession. She serves on the CalCPA Committee on Taxation, the Accounting Principles and Assurance Services Committee, and the AI Steering Committee at Financial Executives International — contributing to the policy and technology conversations that will define accounting in the decades ahead.

For more information, visit gadzhieva.com.