Bovard & Alvarez Advisors

An Advisory for Startups & Entrepreneurs

Partnering with business owners and professionals to build financial clarity and long‑term success.

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Bookkeeping & Accounting
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Tax Help
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Startup support
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HR & Payroll
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Accountants for Entrepreneurs Who Value Partnership

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At Bovard & Alvarez Advisors, we’re more than accountants—we’re partners. As a CPA for startups and entrepreneurs in Chicago, our mission is to help you launch, grow, and protect your business. Whether you need a small business accountant in Chicago, a guide through your first tax season, or an accountant to help start a business, we’ll stand alongside you every step of the way.

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You’ll never feel like just another file on our desk. We take the time to understand your goals, your worries, and your wins—because good accounting starts with good listening.

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Let’s make accounting feel easy—schedule your free intro call today.

Services That Grow With You.

They don’t have to be your burden.

As your business grows, your financial needs change. We scale with you—from early-stage bookkeeping to advanced tax strategy.

Our core services include:

  • Startup accounting services: entity setup, pricing strategy, cashflow guidance
  • Bookkeeping and outsourced accounting: reliable, real-time financials without hiring in-house staff
  • Tax planning and preparation: smart strategies for every stage of your business
  • Payroll and compliance: streamlined systems that free up your time
  • Business consulting & succession planning: plan ahead for growth or transition

We Make the Numbers Make Sense

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Make Tax Season a Breeze

We handle your returns with care, catch the deductions you didn’t know you had, and keep things on track so you’re not scrambling every April. No stress, no surprises—just done.

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Get Your Books Back on Track

Whether you're behind, overwhelmed, or starting fresh, we’ll tidy up your records and build systems that actually make sense. Your books will be clean, current, and easy to understand.

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Understand Your Money, Finally

We’ll help you see where your money’s going, what’s working, and where you could do better. With practical advice and helpful tools, we make your finances feel less fuzzy—and a lot more doable.

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Broker Portal

Our secure broker portal makes it easy to track referrals, upload documents, and collaborate with us in real time. It's streamlined, easy to use, and built to save you time.

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Industry Insights

Whether you're a financial advisor, real estate agent, or insurance pro, we work behind the scenes to support your clients and build trust with seamless handoffs and clear communication.

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Public Classes

We host short, practical seminars and webinars to help you (and your team or clients) understand taxes, budgeting, payroll, and more—no accounting degree required.