Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say About Working With Us

We've been serving small businesses in Illinois and Wisconsin since 1981. These are the unedited words of real clients on Google — some who've been with us for 25+ years, others who came in this tax season.

★ 5.0
Google Rating
25+
Recent Reviews
44+
Years in Business
2
IL + WI Offices
Google Reviews

Real Words From Real Clients

Filter by what matters most to you. Every review is sourced directly from Google.

25+ Year Client
★★★★★

I've been w/ Accounting Freedom for over 25 years! They always respond promptly when I have an issue. I love their attention to detail. I've referred many of my clients to them and I've only had positive feedback. They are like family to me!!!

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D. Bosco
25+ Year Client
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Year-Round Advisory
★★★★★

Amazing team, very thorough, incredibly helpful and responsive with all our tax questions and needs. Each month they look at our books and give us monthly breakdown on how we are doing. Couldn't be happier with their service.

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Mason M.
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
Complex Tax Strategy
★★★★★

Abel handled an incredibly complex tax situation across 3 states expertly and efficiently. Prompt and friendly communication, very reasonable pricing, and a great outcome. He made a stressful return nearly seamless. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

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Dawn B.
Multi-State Return
⭐ Google Review
Tax Strategy
★★★★★

Daisy with Accounting Freedom has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She took the time to acknowledge and understand my concerns, was able to craft an excellent tax strategy, and helped alleviate my fear of taxes! What an excellent experience!

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Matthew L.
Tax Client
⭐ Google Review
Small Business
★★★★★

If any small business is looking for an accounting firm look no further! Their accountants are absolutely amazing, thorough and I love going in and seeing Katrina when things need to be signed. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

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Creations By Reenie
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
Business Partnership
★★★★★

I've been using this accounting firm for my business for years, and they've been outstanding — especially Daisy! She's incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is accurate and filed on time. Her support has made a huge difference in how smoothly things run in my business.

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Alison C.
Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
20+ Year Client
★★★★★

We have been with Accounting Freedom for 20-years+. They are the best...hands down, the very best we have ever had.

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AJ C.
20+ Year Client
⭐ Google Review
15+ Year Client
★★★★★

I have worked with Accounting Freedom for over 15 years and have been given great service. Ellen, Lori and Samantha are the best! They are always there to help.

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Steve L.
15+ Year Client
⭐ Google Review
15+ Year Client
★★★★★

AF has done our taxes for 15+ years. Always good service and complete confidence in their work.

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Patrick A.
15+ Year Client
⭐ Google Review
Small Business
★★★★★

My family and I have been with Accounting Freedom for many years and I would highly recommend them! As a small business owner, they've been a great asset to my business and have really taken a lot of the guess work out of my accounting and payroll needs. They provide a very personal and professional support system and are excellent with their communication.

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Troy W.
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
Tax Savings
★★★★★

Frank Fiore and his staff are outstanding. Great service. They answer all questions and are very skilled at tax preparation and tax savings.

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George B.
Tax Client
⭐ Google Review
All Under One Roof
★★★★★

I highly recommend Accounting Freedom for your small business needs. Bookkeeping, payroll and financial planning all in one place. They are friendly and prompt with communication. Frank is a wealth of knowledge; always staying up-to-date on the latest accounting standards.

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Meg F.
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
Loyal Client
★★★★★

I have been using Accounting Freedom to do my income taxes for many years. They are always professional, efficient, and thorough. I even kept using them when I moved from Illinois to California. They were able to do my state taxes there as well. I highly recommend them!

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Lynne J.
Long-Term Tax Client
⭐ Google Review
Year After Year
★★★★★

I absolutely love using Accounting Freedom. They're so thorough and detailed. Very fast turn around. I enjoy going in to the office when Katrina is working, she's absolutely amazing! They're our go-to every single year!

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Irene M.
Returning Client
⭐ Google Review
Always Prepared
★★★★★

Accounting Freedom has always been there for me and my family. They are very diligent, have an online portal set up, and make sure that you haven't forgotten anything.

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Brian D.
Personal & Family Client
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New Client
★★★★★

I was recommended to Accounting Freedom, and I was in contact with Daisy and she was well prepared and very informative. A great help — I definitely plan on continuing business here!

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Richard G. Jr.
New Client
⭐ Google Review
Values Clients
★★★★★

We have been with Accounting Freedom for many years. The service is amazing. Everyone is very quick to respond, very helpful, and they do a wonderful job valuing their clients. Highly recommend!

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Lisa W.
Long-Term Client
⭐ Google Review
Small Business
★★★★★

Great business for small business. Had no idea what I was doing with bookkeeping. They helped so much.

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Lynette T.
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
Team You Know
★★★★★

Abel and Ellen were a big help getting our taxes completed.

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Peter C.
Tax Client
⭐ Google Review
Team You Know
★★★★★

Katrina was so friendly! She answered all of my questions in a way I could understand. Overall, a great experience.

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Sarah M.
Client
⭐ Google Review
Long-Term Client
★★★★★

I have been going to Accounting Freedom for years and have nothing but good things to say. Daisy is very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with.

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E. M.
Long-Term Client
⭐ Google Review
Long-Term Client
★★★★★

We have been Accounting Freedom clients for many years. The entire staff at Accounting Freedom are fantastic!!

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Tony M.
Local Guide · Long-Term Client
⭐ Google Review
Reliable Service
★★★★★

I am very happy with my service here at Accounting Freedom. The staff is friendly and helpful. The service was quick and reliable.

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Brenda D.
Client
⭐ Google Review
Made Easy
★★★★★

Amazing company who helped make business taxes easy.

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Mason M.
Small Business Owner
⭐ Google Review
The Patterns We Hear

What Clients Mention Most

After reading every one of our Google reviews, six themes come up again and again — in our clients' own words.

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Long-Term Relationships

Clients of 15, 20, and 25+ years describing AF as "like family." Loyalty is the loudest signal in our reviews.

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Monthly Financial Insight

"Each month they look at our books and give us a monthly breakdown on how we are doing." Year-round, not just at tax time.

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Strategic Tax Expertise

From multi-state returns to tax strategy that "alleviates the fear of taxes" — clients consistently call out our planning, not just our preparation.

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A Team You Know by Name

Daisy. Abel. Samantha. Katrina. Ellen. Lori. Andy. Leslie. Our reviewers name names — because they actually know who's working on their account.

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Responsive & Reachable

"Quick to respond." "Always there." "Available for any questions." When you call us, you reach a person who knows your business.

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Fair, Transparent Pricing

Google has independently tagged multiple of our reviews "Reasonable price" and "Great price" — based on what clients themselves wrote.

Common Questions

Questions Prospects Ask Before Hiring Us

Straight answers to what business owners want to know before making the call.

Is Accounting Freedom a CPA firm? +
Yes. Accounting Freedom, Ltd. is a CPA firm founded in 1981 in Mundelein, Illinois. We've been continuously operating for over four decades, now with offices in Mundelein, IL and Grafton, WI. We hold a 5.0 star Google rating with reviews going back many years, and we serve hundreds of small business clients across both states.
How long has Accounting Freedom been in business? +
We were founded in 1981 by Anthony Fiore. Frank Fiore joined the firm in 2001 and today serves as President. We have multiple clients who have been with us for 15, 20, and even 25+ years — that longevity is one of the things we're proudest of.
What size businesses do you work with? +
Our sweet spot is small businesses with annual revenue between $500K and $15M. We work best with established owners who want ongoing monthly support — not just a once-a-year tax filing. If you're smaller or just getting started, reach out and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
What industries do you specialize in? +
We have deep experience with contractors, insurance agencies, medical and dental practices, family-owned businesses, and restaurants. That said, we serve clients across many industries — the common thread is that they're owner-operated small businesses who want a partner, not a paperwork vendor.
Do you handle both Illinois and Wisconsin clients? +
Yes. We have physical offices in Mundelein, IL and Grafton, WI, and we know both state tax codes deeply. We also serve clients with multi-state situations and have helped clients continue working with us even after moving out of state.

See All Our Reviews on Google

Every review on this page is publicly available on Google. Read them directly at either of our two office locations.

Ready to Experience It for Yourself?

Join the small business owners across Illinois and Wisconsin who trust Accounting Freedom to handle their books, taxes, and payroll — year after year, decade after decade.

Illinois: 847-949-8373  |  Wisconsin: 262-375-2440