Certified public accountant, Accounting firm, Business management consultant in Durham, NC
Heyward CPA PLLC is an accounting firm located at 2530 Meridian Parkway in Durham, North Carolina 27713, reachable at 919-886-4829, and licensed to practice in both North Carolina and New York. The firm offers small business accounting, serves as a new business advisor for startups, and provides cloud accounting and general business consulting alongside outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services and an outsourced CFO offering for companies that need higher-level financial guidance without a full-time hire. Additional services include payroll processing, dedicated support for clients using Xero accounting software as a Xero Certified Advisor, and a full range of tax services covering tax planning, tax preparation, and IRS problem resolution for clients facing collection or audit issues. Heyward CPA works with a range of industries, including consultants, daycares, law firms, medical practices, mobile DJs, non-profits, entertainment businesses, and hospitality companies, reflecting broad experience across service-based small businesses. The firm holds AICPA and CPA certifications and offers a secure file transfer system for clients to share sensitive financial documents. Prospective clients can request a free consultation through an online form, and the firm publishes a blog and newsletter to keep clients informed on accounting and tax topics. A dedicated packages page outlines available service bundles and pricing options for different levels of accounting support. Heyward CPA maintains a presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, giving current and prospective clients another way to stay connected with the firm's updates and resources.
James E. Heyward grew up in a family of entrepreneurs in Queens, working the family hot dog wagon and doing bookkeeping in his father's accounting practice. He started TakeTwo Entertainment, a marketing and DJ company, in 1995 and Madd Waxx Records in 1999. Managing his own finances led him to accounting. He earned his CPA license in 2008 and launched Heyward CPA in his spare bedroom two years later.





