Little Rock, AR – HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Beard, CPA, to Partner within the firm. 

 Aaron joined the HCJ CPAs team in 2011 and has built his career serving partnerships, closely held corporations, and clients with multi-state taxation needs. He is known for his motivated and reliable approach, always striving to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients. Aaron enjoys helping individuals and businesses achieve financial success and values the relationships he builds along the way. In addition to his client service work, Aaron leads the firm’s tax department software committee focused on technology adoption and process improvement. 

 “It is a pleasure to congratulate Aaron on this well-earned promotion,” said Managing Partner Karen Garrett, CPA. “Aaron’s dedication to his clients, positive attitude, and ability to collaborate effectively with others have made a meaningful impact on our firm. We are proud to welcome him to the Partner group.” 

 Aaron earned his education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Central Arkansas. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Arkansas Society of CPAs (ASCPA). 

Raised in Bryant, Arkansas, Aaron now resides in Benton with his wife, Ashley, his high school sweetheart. Together they have two children, Aiden and Anderson. In his free time, Aaron enjoys traveling with his family and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.