Bowling & Associates, CPA Firm Reviews & Profile

About Bowling & Associates, CPA Firm

Tax laws are complicated and constantly changing Who has time to keep up on all of it? We do! We love simplifying it for you and making sure you are taking advantage of all the deductions and credits you are eligible for

Only a Certified Public Accountant, CPA, has the qualifications to exam financial records and business transactions to conduct an audit We primarily focus on audits for governmental entities

Figuring, filing and paying payroll taxes can be complicated and time-consuming We can do it all for you and keep you compliant

Don’t know where all your money is going? Let us track it down and recommend ways to put more of it in your pocket

LLC’s, S & C Corps – They all have their own unique set of complex rules We can keep it all straight for you

In 2014, Cara Bowling, CPA, acquired a highly regarded CPA practice. Along with Lynn Smith, CPA, the firm’s top priority is helping clients be successful.

Achieving a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), and owning a CPA Firm takes drive, determination and direction – qualities of the type of CPA a business owner wants on his or her team Cara Bowling, CPA, has the qualifications and the vitality to help you manage your money responsibly, whether you’re a business or an individual taxpayer

Born and raised in Streator, Illinois, Cara Bowling earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2000 from Eastern Illinois University After graduating, she worked for Country Financial based in Bloomington, Illinois

Upon completing her MBA from Illinois State University in 2008, Cara married Jeff Bowling and moved to McLeansboro, Illinois and began working for the accounting firm of Little & Associates Realizing that she had an affinity for managing facts and figures, Cara completed additional accounting classes at the University of Southern Indiana and passed the CPA exam in 2013

Cara began Bowling & Associates, CPA Firm, in 2014

Outside of hustle and bustle of the office, Cara enjoys the quiet of living in the country with her husband and two children

A native of Hamilton County, Illinois, Lynn Smith is a Certified Public Account with two Bachelor’s degrees – one in Accounting and the other in Finance – another high-achiever you’ll want on your accounting side A graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and Hamilton County Senior High alum, Lynn has an innate local business perspective that is rooted in the farms and small enterprises that comprise the southern Illinois economy

With her interest in tax codes, her bookkeeping acumen and her desire to help guide clients on the road to financial freedom, Lynn began working with Bowling & Associates, CPA Firm, in the fall of 2014 Soon thereafter, she received her CPA certification in January of 2017

In between tax seasons, Lynn enjoys reading, crafting, gardening and sports She and her husband, Kane, have one child and reside in McLeansboro, Illinois

Honest Accountancy – We Are Ethical

Paying taxes is a good thing It means you’re making money How much you pay in taxes is our responsibility Bowling & Associates will help to minimize your tax liability – legally and ethically Through continuing education, our CPAs stay up to date on the latest tax codes, tools and programs to keep your money working for you Our CPA firm is founded on honest practices and strong values

Focused and Organized – We Meet Deadlines

The ability to manage and meet deadlines, especially during tax season, requires a strong work ethic, healthy habits and disciplined organizational skills Our clients don’t like extensions, and neither do we Bowling & Associates provides a tax planner to help you organize income and expenses to make tax season less taxing

Tax Planning for Agricultural Businesses

“Year-end tax planning, equipment depreciation and cash flow planning are adrenaline rushes for Cara She has an innate talent for grasping financial figures and connecting them with tax codes She’s sharp! If she’s not 100% sure about an issue, she’ll research it until she gets her answer ”-Van Henning, Landowner “Lynn has a trained eye for detail I don’t have time to prepare payroll taxes and run my business, too Lynn takes care of paying the bills, paying my taxes and paying attention to details She saves us time and penalties!”-Name, Business “People say that I have a “creative eye” for photography Cara has an “eagle eye” for numbers She can spot opportunities or errors in a snapshot And, her tax knowledge has helped me develop good business practices like saving for tax estimates ”-Danielle, Photographer “Bowling & Associates doesn’t like extensions, and neither do we If we deliver our information to her on-time and in an organized manner, we expect our accountant to do the same Bowling’s tax preparation performance is prompt and accurate ”-Name, Business