DeLeon & Stang, a professional services firm providing advisory, assurance, and tax services to growing businesses, government contractors, family businesses, nonprofits, and private clients, has been named the Innovation in Accounting category winner at the inaugural Rightworks Customer & Partner Impact Awards. The award was presented by Rightworks at its annual RightNOW conference, recognizing firms that are pushing the accounting profession forward through creative thinking, adoption of modern technology, and new approaches to service delivery.
The Innovation in Accounting category highlights firms that demonstrate a balance between cutting-edge capability and practical, sustainable implementation. DeLeon & Stang was selected from among firms nationwide for its strategic and creative use of technology. According to Rightworks, the firm distinguished itself by not adopting technology for its own sake, but by leveraging modern solutions that create meaningful impact for both its teams and clients.
By advancing its technology stack through AI-enabled tools and modern web-based solutions, DeLeon & Stang has improved workflows, enhanced efficiency, and delivered measurable productivity gains across the organization. Rightworks credited the firm's willingness to embrace new capabilities early, paired with a disciplined and client-focused approach, as a driving factor behind the recognition. The firm's vision, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement were cited as making it a standout example of the future of the accounting profession.
Brad Hoffman, Managing Partner at DeLeon & Stang, said, "We're honored to be recognized for something that's core to how we work at DeLeon & Stang: using technology in a way that serves our team and our clients. Awards like this measure innovation, and our innovation comes from a team that keeps looking for a smarter way and clients who trust us to find it."
This recognition matters because it underscores the growing importance of technology in accounting. As businesses increasingly seek efficient, tech-savvy partners, firms that successfully integrate AI and modern tools can offer better services and gain a competitive edge. DeLeon & Stang's achievement signals to the industry that innovation is not just about adopting new software, but about applying it thoughtfully to solve real problems. For clients and the broader business community, this means access to more efficient and effective accounting services. The award also highlights the firm's offices in Frederick, Maryland, and Leesburg, Virginia, as hubs of innovation. For more information, visit DeLeon & Stang's contact page.
