Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock Area, AR (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Todd & Associates CPAs, in Little Rock, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 60 at 77% coverage.
- We reviewed 26 firms here; 10 of the 12 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 6 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a price, and 12 of 12 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 8 of 12 hold a credential a third party confirms (67% against 15%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
26 profiles reviewed, 12 met the listing bar, 10 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 6 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 4 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Little Rock (7) and Conway (5). The page covers 63 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Arkansas appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 6 Little Rock-North Little Rock bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 12 that met our listing bar, and scores 4 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (1 firm) and remote service (3).
Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock Area, AR, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Todd & Associates CPAs (Little Rock, AR). Evidence Score 60/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: retail, agriculture.Who they say they serve (self-reported): retail, agriculture, construction, transportation, manufacturing.
- Purvisha Patel CPA (Little Rock, AR). Evidence Score 39/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services.
- JSA Acct Solutions (Conway, AR). Evidence Score 38/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services.
- Gaither & Hollenberg, PLLC (Little Rock, AR). Evidence Score 30/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC (Conway, AR). Evidence Score 30/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Brandon Accounting & Tax Service (Little Rock, AR). Evidence Score 23/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
Also scored
These firms reached 70% evidence coverage, but fewer than 6 of the items we score are documented for them, so they carry a score and no number.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Sanders CPA | Conway, AR Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72% | 25 |
| Erwin and Company Says it serves: restaurants, real estate, manufacturing | Little Rock, AR Local + remote | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74% | 24 |
| Lauren Wirges | Conway, AR | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75% | 21 |
| Money Right Tax Service II | Little Rock, AR Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 18 |
Top firms in Little Rock
Todd & Associates CPAs leads Little Rock with an Evidence Score of 60/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Little Rock: Purvisha Patel CPA (39/100, 77% coverage), Gaither & Hollenberg, PLLC (30/100, 75% coverage), Brandon Accounting & Tax Service (23/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Conway
JSA Acct Solutions leads Conway with an Evidence Score of 38/100 at 74% coverage. Also ranked in Conway: Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC (30/100, 72% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd & Associates CPAs Says it serves: retail, agriculture, construction, transportation, manufacturing | Little Rock, AR Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, ADP | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 60 |
| Purvisha Patel CPA | Little Rock, AR Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 39 |
| JSA Acct Solutions | Conway, AR | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 38 |
| Gaither & Hollenberg, PLLC | Little Rock, AR Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75% | 30 |
| Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC | Conway, AR | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72% | 30 |
| Brandon Accounting & Tax Service | Little Rock, AR Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 23 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These firms met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Turner CPA PLLC | Conway, AR | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 17% |
| Little Shaneyfelt Marshall & Co Says it serves: construction, contractors, property management, non-profits, real estate | Little Rock, AR Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 36% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page puts a price on its website. None of the 12 say they quote each client, and the other 12 say nothing about fees at all. That's less open than Arkansas as a whole, where 8% publish a price. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Services and process
1 of 12 says it takes on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. On this page that's Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC. Fewer write down the process: 2 of 12 describe onboarding and 2 name a reporting schedule.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (33%); after it come ADP 8%. 3 of 12 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Arkansas publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 8 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Arkansas's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Todd & Associates CPAs, Gaither & Hollenberg, PLLC, Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC and CH Sanders CPA. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 60 down to 23, and the median across every scored firm is 27.5. 4 more firms reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so they sit under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: Todd & Associates CPAs (60 at 77% coverage), Purvisha Patel CPA (39 at 77% coverage) and JSA Acct Solutions (38 at 74% coverage). Little Rock has the most numbered firms (4), and the list spans 2 towns in all. A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Little Rock-North Little Rock area in figures
Shares of the 12 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it.
| Publish a price or starting price | 0% (0 of 12) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 0% (0 of 12) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 100% (12 of 12) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 67% (8 of 12) |
| State a reporting cadence | 17% (2 of 12) |
| Describe onboarding | 17% (2 of 12) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 8% (1 of 12) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 25% (3 of 12) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 33%, ADP 8% |
| Median evidence coverage | 74% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 27.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Little Rock-North Little Rock bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 12 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Little Rock-North Little Rock take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Hawkins & Garrett, CPA's, PLLC says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Little Rock-North Little Rock bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
3 of 12 name them on their own sites, among them Todd & Associates CPAs (retail and agriculture), Erwin and Company (restaurants and real estate) and Little Shaneyfelt Marshall & Co (construction and contractors). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (63)
Adona, Alexander, Allport, Aplin, Austin, Avilla, Bauxite, Benton, Bigelow, Bryant, Cabot, Cammack Village, Carlisle, Casa, College Station, Conway, Coy, Damascus, East End, England, Enola, Fourche, Gibson, Greenbrier, Guy, Haskell, Hensley, Holland, Houston, Humnoke, Jacksonville, Keo, Landmark, Leola, Little Rock, Lonoke, Maumelle, Mayflower, McAlmont, Mount Vernon, Natural Steps, North Little Rock, Perry, Perryville, Poyen, Prattsville, Quitman, Roland, Salem, Sardis, Scott, Shannon Hills, Sheridan, Sherwood, Sweet Home, Traskwood, Tull, Twin Groves, Vilonia, Ward, Woodson, Wooster, Wrightsville.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy: license lookupArkansas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Arkansas business entity searchState of Arkansas
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index