Patty Heird, CPA, is a Partner in the CAS Department at HCJ CPAs & Advisors. With over 35 years of experience in Client Accounting Services (CAS) and tax, Patty specializes in helping businesses implement and optimize accounting systems to ensure financial reporting accuracies. She works closely with clients across industries, including manufacturing, medical, and service–based businesses, to develop streamlined processes that enhance their financial management processes. She also combines tax planning for her clients to alleviate tax surprises at year end preparation time.

A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Patty now resides in Hensley. She enjoys spending time outdoors— hiking, biking, boating, and skiing—whenever she gets the chance. She also loves working in her yard, keeping up with her grandchildren, and volunteering at her church.

Team Member Since: 2017

Area(s) of Service: Agriculture; Manufacturing; Service Industries (Funeral Homes, Medical Practices, Retail Outlets)

Education & Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Arkansas
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting – University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement:

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA
• Member & Past Board Member, Arkansas Society of CPAs (ASCPA
• Treasurer, Hope of the Delta
• Member, UALR Alumni Association
• Member, Pine Bluff Leadership Alumni