Armanino Earns Recognition in Bob Scott’s 2015 VAR Stars 2 February 2016 Share Armanino LLP, the largest independent accounting and business consulting firm based in California, announced today that it earned recognition in Bob Scott’s 2015 VAR Stars. This year marks the firm’s fifth consecutive year of achieving the honor. Members of the VAR Stars are selected based on factors such as growth, innovation, and industry leadership and recognition. Read more.