BABC Members Burr Pilger Mayer, Inc, one of the West Coast’s largest accounting and consultancy firms, has been included on an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies by Inc. magazine.

The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs. Burr Pilger Mayer joins Yelp, yogurt maker Chobani, Giftcards.com, KIND and famed hatmaker Tilly’s, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list, which is topped by Unified Payments.

“BPM has doubled in size in the past five years. We are currently ahead of budget in revenues and billings, and we are hiring at all levels in our practice areas,” said Curtis Burr, Chairman of the Board. “We have become a recognized leader in our industry in such areas as community involvement, full service offerings and best places to work. It is an honor to be part of the 2012 Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list.”

Despite a stagnant economic environment, the median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

“Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500|5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

Methodology
The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2011 (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired). The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

ABOUT INC.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

ABOUT BURR PILGER MAYER, INC.
BPM is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms based on the West Coast, serving the Bay Area’s emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high net worth individuals since 1986. BPM has extensive experience in industries such as technology, life sciences, financial services, and real estate. The 400-person firm is employee-owned and has a strong foundation of environmental, social, and philanthropic stewardship. For more information, please visit
www.bpmcpa.com.