McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C., a West Des Moines-based certified public accountant and business adviser firm, was the only Iowa firm named a list of 2015 Best Accounting Firms to Work For  by industry publication Accounting Today. The firm is one of 100 companies nationwide that were recognized in three size categories in the eighth annual list. Nominated companies were selected in part through employee surveys. “We make it a point to listen to our employees to find out what is important to them and how we can help them achieve a successful work-life balance,” said Bob McGowen, managing partner.