vcfo wins 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
One of six winners across the 105-county BBB Heart of Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas, September 2, 2026. vcfo has been named a winner of the 2026 Torch Awards for Ethics by BBB Heart of Texas, one of six businesses selected from the 105 Texas counties the organization serves. The award goes to companies whose everyday conduct exemplifies ethical behavior, judged on how they treat their employees, their clients, and the communities they work in.
Founded in Austin in 1996, vcfo provides fractional finance, HR, and transaction advisory services to growing companies, from strategic CFO leadership and cash flow management through HR support and M&A guidance. The firm has completed more than 6,000 client engagements over 30 years and serves clients nationwide from offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Denver.
“We’re honored to be recognized by the Better Business Bureau for our ethical business practices,” said Ellen Wood, CEO of vcfo. “Integrity and accountability are not initiatives for us. They are the fabric of who we are and how we have operated since day one. This recognition belongs to every member of our team who lives these values every day.”
That standard shows up in the work and outside it. Clients bring vcfo in for candid answers about their numbers, which sometimes means telling an owner something they would rather not hear. It also shows up through vcfo gives®, the firm’s philanthropy program, which supports community nonprofits and individuals in need across all four of its markets.
“Receiving a Torch Award is more than taking home a trophy; it’s a reflection of how these businesses put their values into action every day,” said Dr. Carrie Angell, president and CEO of BBB Heart of Texas. “Their commitment to their customers and communities shows that ethical business is about making a lasting difference.”
With over a century of experience estabilishing best practices and assisting consumers in making informed decisions, BBB uses a rigorous, objective evaluation process and a panel of independent business and community leaders to judge Torch Award for Ethics applicants. Businesses selected as winners represent the strength, dedication, and resilience of their community and positively influence future business owners and entrepreneurs.
More on vcfo’s fractional CFO, HR, and transaction advisory work is available at vcfo.com.
ABOUT vcfo
vcfo provides fractional CFO, HR, and transaction advisory services to small and mid-sized companies. Since 1996, the firm has completed more than 6,000 client engagements, delivering senior-level finance and operational support that builds enterprise value. Headquartered in Austin, vcfo serves clients across the country from offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Denver. Learn more at vcfo.com.
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