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Oregon businesses and chief executives have ranked AKT among the state's top 10 Most Admired Companies in the professional services sector.

AKT was named fifth most admired in the professional services category and was the highest-ranked accounting firm on the list.

"We are honored by this award and thankful to our clients and the community," AKT CEO Stephen Tatone said. “The recognition among Oregon’s Most Admired Companies demonstrates AKT’s commitment to our clients and the hard work of our employees."

Tatone accepted the award Dec. 6 at a luncheon hosted by the Portland Business Journal. The annual award is among the Business Journal's most prestigious and recognized honor because companies are selected by their peers. The general business community and more than 2,500 CEOs submitted surveys to vote on the top companies in several industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and professional services. They rated companies on their innovation, service quality, community involvement and management.

The professional services category is comprised of accounting and law firms, and more than 80 companies in the category received votes. Only three accounting firms were ranked in the top 10, with AKT achieving the top spot among accounting firms.