Neil H. Fishman to receive IAOTP top executive honor in accounting

Neil H. Fishman, president of Fishman Associates CPAs PA in Boynton Beach, Florida, has been selected by the International Association of Top Professionals for its 2026 Top Executive of the Decade in Accounting award. He will be honored at IAOTP’s annual gala in December at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

Why it matters: - The honor adds another national recognition to Fishman’s long career in accounting, forensic work and anti-money laundering compliance. - The award also puts a spotlight on Fishman Associates CPAs PA and the firm’s mix of tax, IRS representation, forensic accounting and business consulting services. - IAOTP is using the award to recognize leaders it says have made lasting contributions to their professions and communities.

What happened: - Neil H. Fishman, CPA, CFE, FCPA and CAMS, was selected as IAOTP’s Top Executive of the Decade in Accounting for 2026. - IAOTP will honor Fishman at its annual awards gala in December at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. - Fishman serves as president of Fishman Associates CPAs PA in Boynton Beach, Florida. - Fishman has practiced since 1989 and has more than three decades of experience in the field.

The details: - Fishman’s credentials include certified public accountant, certified fraud examiner, forensic certified public accountant and certified anti-money laundering specialist. - Fishman Associates CPAs PA provides personal tax preparation, IRS representation and negotiation, forensic accounting and business consulting. - Fishman earned a degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. - Fishman holds CPA licenses in New York and Florida. - Fishman has been included in Accounting Today’s “100 Most Influential People in The Profession” in 2019, 2024 and 2025. - Fishman received the NCCPAP Gold Award in 2022. - Fishman received IAOTP’s Top Executive of the Year in Accounting in 2024. - Fishman received IAOTP’s Lifetime Achievement Award last year. - Fishman was also selected for The Top 25 Global Impact Leaders, with a chapter dedicated to him. - Fishman is slated to be considered for a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine this year. - Fishman is a member of NCCPAP, NYSSCPA, FICPA, ACFE, ACAMS and the Forensic CPA Society. - Fishman served as NCCPAP president from 2018 to 2020 and again from 2024 to 2026. - Fishman represents NCCPAP to the Internal Revenue Service’s National Public Liaison office. - IAOTP President Stephanie Cirami said the panel found Fishman an easy choice for the honor and called him “inspirational, influential, and a true visionary and thought leader.” - Fishman says perseverance, work ethic and mentors shaped his success. - Fishman enjoys traveling and golfing when not working. - Fishman says he wants to inspire and influence people entering the field.

Between the lines: - The award extends a pattern of repeat recognition for Fishman from both IAOTP and Accounting Today. - The selection also underscores the value IAOTP places on long tenure, professional credentials and leadership in industry groups. - Fishman’s mix of accounting, fraud and anti-money-laundering credentials positions him in a niche that goes beyond traditional tax work.

What's next: - Fishman will be honored at IAOTP’s December gala in New York. - More information on Fishman is available at the firm’s website. - More information on the gala is available at IAOTP’s award page. - More information on IAOTP is available at IAOTP’s website. - IAOTP says Fishman will be considered for a feature in TIP Magazine this year.

The bottom line: - Fishman’s latest award cements his standing as a veteran accounting leader with a broad profile in fraud, compliance and professional association leadership.