Awards
2023 Finalist - Houston Chronicle Best of the Best
In 2023, Cooper CPA Group Focused on Building Stronger Foundations
Launched new consulting packages tailored for startups and established businesses, including concierge-level support.
Expanded buy-side consulting services, guiding clients through the due diligence process and preparing clean financials to attract stronger offers.
Strengthened internal training, ensuring every team member had the resources to deliver consistent, high-quality client experiences.
2024 Finalist - Houston Chronicle Best of the Best
In 2024, Cooper CPA Group Focused on Growing Our Team & Capabilities
Welcomed new client care specialists, improving response times and ensuring every client always has a direct line of support.
Enhanced technology tools, streamlining bookkeeping and reporting processes to provide faster, clearer financial insights.
Expanded our advisory role beyond tax prep to ongoing financial strategy, helping clients see us as partners in growth rather than just compliance.
Deepened community involvement, sponsoring local events and sharing expertise through workshops and webinars.
2025 Finalist - Houston Chronicle Best of the Best
In 2025, Cooper CPA Group Focused on Building Smarter Solutions
Upgraded internal systems and automations, reducing turnaround times and giving clients quicker access to their numbers.
Introduced a Quarterly Close Process, giving business owners real-time clarity instead of waiting until year-end.
We expanded our industry partnerships, connecting clients with trusted professionals in related fields such as valuations, banking, and legal services. This allowed us to offer well-rounded guidance beyond traditional accounting.
Rolled out advanced tax planning strategies, helping clients capture more savings and plan proactively instead of reactively.
2026 Finalist - Houston Chronicle Best of the Best
In 2026, Cooper CPA Group Focused on Enhancing Client-Focused Support
Expanded proactive tax planning strategies, helping clients identify savings opportunities and plan ahead with greater confidence.
Strengthened bookkeeping and advisory support, giving business owners clearer insight into their numbers throughout the year.
Continued improving internal systems and processes, allowing our team to provide more efficient communication and a smoother client experience.
Grew our industry partnerships, connecting clients with trusted professionals in related areas such as valuations, banking, and legal services.
Sponsorships
Veterans Business Battle – Rice University
We are proud sponsors of the Veterans Business Battle, hosted by Rice University. This annual competition brings together veteran entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to support veteran-owned businesses through pitch opportunities, feedback, networking, and access to growth resources. Cooper CPA Group is honored to support an event that helps veterans strengthen their businesses and pursue long-term success.
Texas Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference – Rice University
We are proud sponsors of the Texas ETA Conference, hosted by Rice University. This annual event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors to explore acquisition as a pathway to business ownership. Cooper CPA Group is honored not only to support the conference, but also to contribute as a speaker. Gary Cooper will share his story as an entrepreneur and insights on financial strategy, due diligence, and the role of clean books in successful transactions.
Lemonade Day – Houston (Heights Area)
Our team proudly sponsored Lemonade Day in Houston, focusing on the Heights community. Beyond financial support, we rolled up our sleeves and participated directly. We learned the program and worked with a local elementary school. Our team members visited classrooms, teaching the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young students as they prepared to run their first lemonade stands.
