Welcome to Mike G Hindley CPA, your dedicated partner in achieving financial success.
With over 30 years of experience serving Central Florida, we are committed to supporting small business owners on their journey to prosperity. Our mission is to guide you through a path of financial success, backed by expertise, dedication, and a client-centered approach.
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Our Purpose
At Mike G. Hindley CPA, our objective is to boost your financial success through two integrated solution groups: Accounting & Business Management, and Tax Management. We adopt a comprehensive approach to address your financial objectives, acknowledging that achieving these goals requires a well-rounded strategy. We are here to provide the guidance you need to thrive.
Our Financial
Philosophy
We believe that independent accountants are essential advisors to small business owners and investors. Our commitment to professionalism drives us to serve you with the highest standards of excellence. We are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of financial management and taxation.
Our Core Values
When you choose Mike G Hindley CPA, you can trust that we uphold the following values:
Integrity
Excellence
Service
Teamwork
Enjoyment
Your path to financial success starts here with Mike G Hindley CPA. We are dedicated to providing expert accounting, payroll, and tax management services to small business owners and investors. Our core service, tax management, bridges tax preparation with proactive strategies to reduce taxes while aligning with your financial objectives. With over three decades of service in Central Florida, we are your trusted partner on the journey to financial prosperity.
Our Team
President
Education:
Mike grew up in the Northern California city of Chico, the birthplace of former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, as well as the home of the world’s largest wooden yo-yo. Mike stayed long enough to earn his B.S. in Business Administration, with an Option in Accounting, from California State University, Chico (aka Chico State) before moving to the northwest. After spending three years in Salem, OR to earn a J.D. from Willamette University, College of Law and to pass the OR Bar exam, Mike moved to Seattle, WA where he earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington, School of Law.
Experience:
Not particularly liking the northwest either, Mike returned home to Chico just long enough to pass another bar exam, and then headed to the east coast. For more than a decade, Mike’s concentration was on tax resolution work, negotiating with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers to pay or reduce their outstanding tax balances. Since 2016, Mike has been a part of the team at Gillard Financial Solutions, where his focus has been on the needs of small businesses, primarily their tax preparation and accounting. In 2021, Mike became a licensed CPA here in Florida, his home since 2011. Mike acquired the firm in 2023, hoping to continue the legacy of strong client relationships established by his mentor Dennis R. Gillard, CPA.
Personal:
Since 2016, Mike has been married to his wife, Jennifer, a 7th generation Floridian (Her family has been here since before there was a Florida). They enjoy reading and spending time with family. They don’t enjoy yard work or cleaning up after their cats, but seem to spend a lot of free time doing just that. Mike is an active member of the Masonic Lodge in Sanford, FL, as well as several related Masonic bodies, often introducing himself as Treasurer of “This, That, and the Other thing.”
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Office/Client Service Manager
Kathleen is the wife of Dennis R. Gillard, who founded Gillard Financial Solutions in 1991. She has been helping grow and manage GFS since 1992. Kathleen graduated from University of Mississippi and is still an avid Ole Miss fan. Although Kathleen manages most areas within GFS, her specialty is personal income tax preparation. Kathleen and Denny are active members of Lakeside Church in Winter Garden. Kathleen enjoys the beach, gardening, horses, and spending quality time with her three grandchildren.
Kathleen Gillard
Administrative Assistant
Joining the team in 2022, Karen’s duties include bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax, just to name a few.
Karen is a native Floridian and grew up on the Space Coast. Karen graduated from Carson- Newman University with a Mathematics degree with minors in Accounting and Computer Science and also earned an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology. She spent 25 years handling all of the accounting activities for her and her husband’s business while raising 3 boys.
Karen is a member of Family Church in Windermere. She enjoys reading, sewing, crafting, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Karen Sanders
It feels like visiting family every time we go to their office
We’ve been working with Gillard Financial for over 20 years with our business accounting, bookkeeping and more recently, our payroll. The entire team is always there to help when we have a question or concern and make sure we understand everything before the conversation is over. It feels like visiting family every time we go to their office, and we look forward to working with them for many more years.
Brandon Hamlin
Allen’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service, IncHis professionalism and communication is second to none!
We’ve been using Mike at Gillard Financial for almost 8 years now. His professionalism and communication is second to none! Got a question, he responds in record time. Taxes are completed expeditiously. We will not hesitate to use him for all of your accounting needs.
- How do I get started with your accounting services? Simply contact us to schedule a consultation, and we will work with you to understand your needs and develop a customized plan that meets your requirements. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible accounting services to help you achieve your business goals.
- Can you help me with my tax compliance? Whether you are having issues with the IRS, state, or local governments, if you have a tax compliance issue, we can help.
- What is your experience in the accounting industry? Our team has well over 50 years of combined experience in accounting and tax matters. Click on the About tab at the top of the page to learn more about us.
- How much do your accounting services cost? Our prices vary and are going to depend on the amount of time we will need to spend assisting with your tax and accounting needs. Our fees for individual tax preparation is based on the forms included in your return, and ties back to the time issue. After an initial consultation, we should be able to give you a reasonably accurate quote for accounting and tax preparation services.
- What accounting services do you offer? We invite you to click on the Services tab at the top of the screen to explore what we can do for you, but primarily we are focused on the accounting needs of small businesses and tax preparation for both businesses and individuals.
- Do I even need a CPA for my tax and accounting needs? It’s hard to answer that until we know what your needs are. If someone is asking you for financial statements, you probably need a CPA. If you have a complicated tax return, you are going to want a licensed tax professional, such as a CPA, to help you with that. If you are looking for someone you can quickly turn to for questions as your business grows and you are faced with a myriad of accounting and tax issues, forming a relationship with a CPA would be a pretty good idea.
