What Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs does

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is a Florida-based certified public accounting firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Tallahassee. The firm employs approximately 170-180 professionals across five offices (Tallahassee, Tampa, Panama City, Lakeland, and Dade City) and ranks among the Top 200 CPA firms nationally, with recognition from Forbes. THF is a member of CPAmerica, an association of independently owned CPA firms, which provides referral reach and resource-sharing for specialty engagements.

The firm's service portfolio spans Assurance and Audit, Tax, Business Consulting, Government Consulting (with a focus on FEMA disaster recovery grant management and federal compliance), Wealth Management, and Client Accounting Services (CAS). A branded insurance-vertical conference (FINREP) and a Data Analytics / Data & Intelligence service line supplement the core tax and audit offerings. The government consulting practice, with engagements referencing entities such as CFEC, functions as a distinct differentiator from generic regional CPA competitors.

The business model is a fee-for-service professional services model. Revenue is generated through hourly and fixed-fee engagements billed to client entities across five segments: Government, Insurance, Not-for-Profit, Private Sector businesses, and Individuals. THF has executed a roll-up strategy — most recently acquiring Hamic Previte & Sturwold, P.A. in October 2025 — to expand its Central Florida footprint, while investing in leadership depth via shareholder promotions and a 2026 CFO hire. The model relies on partner-driven client relationships and licensed-CPA billable capacity rather than technology licensing or productized SaaS revenue.

Name

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs

Legal name

Thomas Howell Ferguson PA

Website

https://thf-cpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is a Florida-based Top 200 CPA firm with approximately 170-180 professionals across five offices, providing tax, audit, business consulting, government (FEMA) consulting, and wealth management services to government entities, insurers, non-profits, private businesses, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Accounting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Outsourced Finance & CFO Services (BPAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA), Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF), Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI), Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public accounting services
• Audit and assurance
• Tax preparation
• Government consulting
• Wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Assurance Services: Audit and attestation services including financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for various entity types
2. Tax Services: Business and personal tax preparation, planning, and advisory services including compliance and strategy
3. Business Consulting: Advisory and consulting services including management consulting, internal control review, and strategic planning
4. Government Consulting Services: Specialized consulting for government entities including disaster planning, emergency management, and FEMA recovery assistance
5. Wealth Management: Financial planning and wealth management services for individuals and business owners
6. Client Accounting Services (CAS): Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for businesses requiring ongoing financial support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thomas Howell Ferguson is a Florida-based CPA firm providing traditional accounting, auditing, and tax services alongside comprehensive consulting and advisory offerings. Core service lines include assurance/audit, business and personal tax, business consulting, Client Accounting Services (outsourced bookkeeping), wealth management, SOC audits, forensic accounting, employee benefits, and a specialized Government Consulting Services (GCS) practice focused on FEMA disaster recovery, emergency management, and grants administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assurance Services
• Business Accounting
• Business Tax Services Corporate tax preparation, planning, and compliance services for businesses including C corps, S corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
• Business Consulting Strategic advisory services helping businesses evaluate and execute transformation plans, improve operations, and achieve business objectives.
• Personal Tax Services Individual tax preparation and planning services including income tax returns, Roth IRA guidance, and retirement planning advice for individuals.
• Data Analytics Analytical services helping clients leverage financial and operational data for business insights and decision-making.
• Data & Intelligence Advanced data analysis and intelligence services for extracting meaningful insights from business data, building on the Data Analytics practice.
• SOC Audits System and Organization Controls (SOC) audits evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, or privacy.
• Wealth Management Financial planning and wealth management services including personal financial planning, investment advisory, estate planning, and retirement planning for individuals and business owners.
• Employee Benefits Consulting on employee benefit plans including health savings accounts, retirement plans, and Section 127 educational assistance programs.
• Forensic Accounting Investigation and analysis of financial records for fraud detection, dispute resolution, and support in legal proceedings.
• Disaster Planning Consulting services helping businesses and government entities prepare comprehensive disaster recovery plans, particularly for hurricane season and natural disasters.
• Emergency Management Emergency response planning and management consulting services for government and business clients.
• Government Consulting Services (GCS) Specialized consulting for government entities including FEMA recovery services, grants management, public assistance, disaster planning, and emergency management, delivered by a distinct department of five to six professionals.
• Client Accounting Services (CAS) Outsourced accounting services providing hands-on technical training, experience, and professional development in accounting functions for client businesses requiring ongoing financial support.
• SafeSend Exchange (Client Portal)

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognition on Forbes' Best-In-State CPAs 2025 List for Managing Partner & CEO
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CPAmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHF is a member of CPAamerica, an association of independent CPA firms. This membership provides access to national resources, expertise, and collaborative opportunities with other leading CPA firms across the country.
• SafeSendsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSafeSend Exchange provides secure, password-free document transfer capabilities for THF client communications. This technology enables encrypted file exchange and simplifies document sharing processes.
• QuickFeesupportingTechnology or IntegrationQuickFee handles payment processing for THF client transactions. Provides secure payment processing infrastructure for client billing and payment operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RSM US: Top 5 US accounting firm serving middle-market clients with audit, tax, and consulting services. Comparable private-sector and government focus but at a national scale that vastly exceeds THF.
• BDO USA: Top 5 US accounting firm with strong insurance industry practice, government services, and nonprofit verticals that directly overlap with THF's specialty industries. As a larger national peer, it competes for the same enterprise clients.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): Top 10 US accounting firm with strong middle-market and government focus. Comparable service mix and similar industry verticals, but at materially larger scale.
• Forvis (formerly BKD / Dixon Hughes Goodman): Top 10 US accounting firm serving similar mid-market, government, insurance, and nonprofit clients. Represents the larger peer that THF may compete against on enterprise-class government and insurance engagements.
• CBIZ (now Marcum CBIZ combined): National professional services firm providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to middle-market businesses, government, and nonprofit clients. Comparable full-service mid-market positioning and industry verticals.

Direct peers

• Grassi & Co. Mid-Atlantic regional CPA firm of similar size and service breadth (audit, tax, advisory, CAS). Comparable in serving privately-held businesses, nonprofits, and government-related clients.
• Withum: Top 30 US CPA and advisory firm with similar size, multi-state footprint, and full-service model including CAS, wealth management, and industry specializations. Highly comparable as a mid-tier full-service competitor.
• Cherry Bekaert: Top 25 US accounting firm with similar audit, tax, advisory, and government services portfolio. Comparable in regional-to-national positioning and serving government, nonprofit, and private-sector clients.
• Carr, Riggs & Ingram: Top 30 US CPA firm with comparable service mix (audit, tax, advisory, wealth management) and a strong regional Southeast and government practice. Closely comparable in size, multi-office footprint, and full-service mid-market positioning.

Regional players

• Battelle & Battelle: Mid-sized regional CPA firm similar in scale and structure to THF, providing audit, tax, and advisory services primarily in the Midwest. Comparable as a similarly-sized peer but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thfcpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/thomashowellferguson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2713469
• Instagraminstagram.com/thfcpas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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