Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC Named in Top 200 Firms in U.S.

ARTICLE | July 31, 2025

SHREVEPORT, LA, July 31, 2025 – Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC (HMV) has been named a “Top 200 Firm” and one of the “Fastest-Growing Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Every year, IPA ranks the top 500 CPA firms in the nation based on net revenue, from the multi-billion-dollar Big 4 to No. 500.

HMV was also recently recognized as a Locals Love Us award winner, listed in Forbes as one of America’s Top Recommended Tax and Accounting firms, and its managing partner, Roy E. Prestwood, CPA, was named to the Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State CPAs list. Prestwood was the only CPA in North Louisiana to receive that recognition.            

Roy E. Prestwood, CPA
Managing Partner of Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC

“We’re honored to be recognized among the top and fastest growing firms in the nation – this achievement reflects our deep commitment to our clients, our people, and the communities we serve,” said Prestwood. “These awards are a testament to the strength of those relationships and the shared purpose that drives our continued growth and success.”