Business Details
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services for Entrepreneurs
Founded by Helena and Will Swyter, SweeterCPA specializes in providing tailored accounting and tax services for creative entrepreneurs and service-based businesses. With Helena's 15 years of experience as a CPA and Will's expertise in bookkeeping technology, we help clients navigate financial complexities while focusing on business growth. Our services include tax preparation, quarterly advisory sessions, and QuickBooks Online setup and clean-up, designed to simplify financial management for businesses worldwide.We prioritize strategic planning, retirement guidance, and year-round support to ensure clients maintain compliance and maximize profitability. Our approach combines technical precision with personalized service, empowering clients to transform financial confusion into clarity and confidence.
Services
Tax Preparation
Quarterly Advisory
Bookkeeping Setup
Clean-Up Services
Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of CPA expertise tailored to creative entrepreneurs
- Our team specializes in QuickBooks Online integration and optimization
- Quarterly advisory sessions ensure year-round financial clarity
- We provide personalized tax strategies for sole proprietors and LLCs
- Global reach with localized Chicago-based service standards
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
What people say
Invaluable resource
Thorough and patient
Stress-free tax process
Strategic financial guidance
Quick resolution of issues
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare business and personal tax returns for sole proprietors, LLCs, and S-Corporations. Our expertise ensures compliance while maximizing deductions. Clients receive strategic guidance to minimize tax liabilities and maintain year-round readiness through proactive planning.
Quarterly Advisory
Advisory clients receive quarterly consultations covering bookkeeping questions, estimated tax calculations, and retirement planning. Sessions focus on strategic decision-making for business growth while addressing specific tax implications of financial choices.
Bookkeeping Setup
We configure QuickBooks Online accounts with customized chart of accounts and transaction imports. Services include bank connectivity setup, 1-hour training, and two months of email support to ensure accurate financial tracking from inception.
Clean-Up Services
Our team resolves disorganized books through comprehensive transaction reconciliation and system reorganization. We restore financial clarity for businesses that previously managed bookkeeping independently but require professional intervention.
Consulting
Year-round tax and business consultations address incorporation strategies, financial decision implications, and compliance requirements. Sessions conducted via Zoom provide tailored guidance for entrepreneurs at all business stages.
People
Helena Swyter
CPA
Helena Swyter is a certified public accountant with 15 years of experience specializing in small business taxation. She focuses on simplifying financial processes for creative entrepreneurs while maintaining compliance and strategic growth.
Will Swyter
Bookkeeping Technologist
Will Swyter leverages technology expertise to optimize bookkeeping systems for service-based businesses. As QuickBooks ProAdvisor, he specializes in implementing efficient financial infrastructure for global entrepreneurs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, quarterly advisory sessions, QuickBooks setup, bookkeeping clean-up, and year-round consulting for small businesses.
How do you support creative entrepreneurs?
We specialize in financial systems tailored to creative businesses, including tax optimization, cash flow management, and growth strategy consultations.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, while based in Chicago, we serve service-based businesses globally through virtual consultations and cloud-based accounting tools.
What tax preparation experience do you have?
Our CPA has 15+ years of experience handling sole proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corporations with personalized tax strategies.
How are advisory services priced?
Quarterly advisory sessions start at $400 for sole proprietors/LLCs and $500 for S-Corporations, with customized pricing available.
Do you offer bookkeeping training?
Yes, our setup service includes a 1-hour recorded Zoom training session and two months of email support for QuickBooks users.
