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Stress‑free tax and bookkeeping solutions for individuals, small businesses and nonprofits.

Professional team working together

About Heard & Associates

At Heard & Associates LLC, we make accounting stress‑free by providing expert tax, bookkeeping and advisory services for individuals, small businesses and nonprofits. Founded by Darryl Heard, a Certified Accountant and Tax Professional, our mission is to deliver financial clarity, reliable guidance and long‑term growth — all with professionalism, accuracy and care.

Our firm offers comprehensive tax and accounting services designed to reduce liabilities and maximise savings. We pride ourselves on tailored solutions, certified expertise and a stress‑free process backed by more than a decade of experience.

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Our Services

Tax Preparation & Planning

Stress‑free filing for individuals, businesses and nonprofits with strategies to reduce liabilities and maximise savings.
income tax preparation services

Bookkeeping Services

From monthly categorisation to year‑end financials, we keep your books accurate, tax‑ready and hassle‑free.
accounting and bookkeeping services

Payroll Services

Reliable payroll processing for small teams, contractors or nonprofits — including setup and compliance.

Business Incorporation & Accounting

Helping entrepreneurs launch, structure and manage their finances with confidence and accuracy.

Outsourced CFO & Advisory

Strategic financial guidance, forecasting and dashboards tailored for growth‑stage businesses and nonprofits.

QuickBooks & Software Support

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor plus expertise in Xero, FreshBooks, Ambrook, Roadvisor and Intuit ProConnect.

QuickBooks Level 2
ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Payroll
ProAdvisor
Xero Advisor
Certified
Ambrook Advisor
Certified
Intuit ProConnect
Certified
Intuit QuickBooks
Certified

What Our Clients Say

“I can't say enough great things about Heard & Associates! They handle all of my business bookkeeping and S‑Corp taxes for my heating and cooling company, and the experience has been outstanding. Their team is professional, reliable, and truly cares about helping my business succeed. I'm beyond grateful to have found such a knowledgeable CPA firm, and I look forward to continuing to grow my business with their support. Highly recommend them to any small business owner.”

— David M., Client

Why Choose Heard & Associates?

Certified Expertise

QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Advanced) and certified across Xero, FreshBooks, Ambrook, Roadvisor and Intuit ProConnect.

Personalised Service

Tailored strategies for every client – never cookie‑cutter solutions.

Stress‑Free Process

Simple 3‑step onboarding: Discovery call, proposal and setup.

Trusted Experience

Over a decade helping individuals, businesses and nonprofits achieve financial clarity.

Community Focus

Proudly building on the tradition of Black‑owned accounting firms with a commitment to representation and service.

Proven Results

Consistently reducing liabilities, maximising deductions and helping businesses grow.

Ready to get started? Call (773) 970‑9112 or book your consultation online today.

2025–2026 Tax Deadlines

Your stress‑free tax season starts here.

Let Heard & Associates LLC simplify your finances so you can focus on growth.

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Contact Us

Heard & Associates LLC
Phone: (773) 970‑9112
Address: 20200 Governors Dr, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, United States
Email: tax@heardassociatesllc.com