Specialties
Heard & Associates helps small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals achieve clarity and confidence in their finances. From bookkeeping and payroll to tax planning and filing, we handle the details so you can focus on growth. As an Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor firm, we deliver accurate, reliable, and year-round support designed to build your financial legacy.
History
Established in 2021.
Founded in 2011, Heard & Associates LLC was established with a clear mission: to provide accurate, transparent, and stress-free tax and accounting services to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. What began as a commitment to helping clients better understand their finances has grown into a trusted Chicago-based firm known for reliability, precision, and year-round support.
Over the years, we have expanded our services to include tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, corporate tax compliance, and advisory support, while maintaining the same core values of integrity, professionalism, and personalized service. Today, we continue to serve clients across Chicago and beyond, helping them achieve financial clarity and long-term confidence.
Meet the Business Owner: Darryl H.
I am Darryl Heard, founder of Heard & Associates LLC, and a dedicated professional with both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. With over a decade of hands-on experience in taxation, bookkeeping, and financial strategy, I’ve built my career helping individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits achieve clarity and confidence in their finances.
My passion for numbers, combined with a commitment to integrity and excellence, led me to establish Heard & Associates LLC — a virtual firm designed to make high-quality accounting services accessible, transparent, and stress-free. Today, I proudly serve as a trusted advisor, offering strategic financial guidance and tailored solutions that empower clients to grow, save, and succeed.