Mathews

What Mathews does

Mathews Consulting Inc. is a Cedar Park, Texas-based CPA firm serving individuals and small businesses in the Austin metropolitan area. The practice is owner-operated by Mathews Chacko, a licensed CPA, and operates with a 1-10 employee footprint. Core services include individual and business tax preparation, FBAR/international tax filings, IRS representation, bookkeeping and payroll, financial statement preparation, business consultation, and entity formation. The firm holds memberships in the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Texas Society of CPAs, and markets its senior practitioner's 30+ years of professional experience as a credibility anchor.

The firm's client base is concentrated in local SMBs across hospitality, retail, legal, and logistics verticals, with named engagements including Cafe Java, Trinity Group, Clay Pit, Metric Liquors, Jacob Law Firm, Pakmail Store, and a multi-store 7-Eleven franchise owner. Several relationships exceed seven years in tenure, including a 10-year engagement with Trinity Group. No proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/automation capability is disclosed; service delivery appears to rely on standard professional accounting workflows.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services revenue, with no disclosed pricing tiers, subscription products, or enterprise contracts. Client acquisition is primarily referral-driven and testimonial-supported, supplemented by inclusion in Expertise.com's Best Tax Services list for Austin. The firm is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and shows no evidence of geographic expansion beyond the Austin/Cedar Park market.

Name

Mathews

Legal name

Mathews Consulting Inc.

Website

https://mathewscpainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mathews Consulting Inc. is a Cedar Park, Texas-based CPA firm providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business consultation services to individuals and small businesses in the Austin metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CPA & Tax Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Management & Performance Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAF)

Keywords

• Tax preparation services
• Bookkeeping services
• Payroll services
• Business consultation
• Financial statement preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Accounting, Tax, Bookkeeping): Mathews Consulting Inc. generates revenue through professional service fees for tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and business consultation. Services are provided to individuals and small businesses on a recurring and project basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mathews Consulting Inc. is a private CPA firm in Cedar Park, Texas that provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, business consultation, entity formation, and financial statement services. The firm serves both individuals and small businesses in the Austin metro area through professional accounting services delivered by its owner-operator CPA.

Product overview

Mathews Consulting Inc. is a CPA firm providing integrated accounting, tax, and business advisory services primarily serving individuals and small businesses in the Austin, TX area. The firm offers a unified service portfolio combining Tax Preparation Services, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services, Business Consultation & Entity Formation, and Financial Statement Services as interconnected offerings that address clients' accounting and financial management needs from tax compliance to strategic business planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Preparation & Filing Personal and small business tax preparation and filing services delivered by a licensed CPA for individuals and small businesses in the Austin, TX area.
• Bookkeeping Services Ongoing bookkeeping services for small businesses to maintain accurate financial records throughout the fiscal year.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing and administration support for small businesses and their employees.
• Business Consultation & Entity Formation Advisory services for new and existing small businesses, including guidance on selecting and forming the appropriate business entity type.
• Financial Statement Services Preparation of financial statements for small businesses for internal use, lender requirements, or regulatory compliance.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Emerging players

• Bench: Cloud-based bookkeeping service for small businesses, pairing software with dedicated bookkeepers. Competes with Mathews' bookkeeping and financial statement offerings via a technology-first model.
• Pilot.com: Tech-enabled bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services for startups and SMBs. Targets the same small business segment as Mathews but with a software-led delivery model that pressures traditional CPA economics.
• 1-800Accountant: Virtual accounting and tax service for SMBs and individuals. Provides tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services similar to Mathews but with a nationwide virtual delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• H&R Block: National tax preparation retailer with DIY software and in-person services. Overlaps directly with Mathews' personal and small business tax preparation offering, with much greater scale and brand recognition.
• BDO USA: Top-10 global accounting network with U.S. tax and advisory practices serving SMB through mid-market clients. Overlaps with Mathews' business tax and entity advisory work but at a much larger scale.
• Eide Bailly: Top-25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm with offices across the West and Texas. Overlapping tax and SMB advisory capabilities, but broader portfolio including audit and consulting at larger client scale.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): Large U.S. accounting, consulting, and wealth advisory firm with a strong SMB practice. Comparable in serving privately-held businesses, though significantly larger and more diversified than Mathews.

Direct peers

• Atchley & Associates: Austin-based CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and small businesses in Central Texas. Comparable in scope (tax + bookkeeping + advisory) and customer profile.
• Maxwell Locke & Ritter: Austin-based full-service CPA firm offering tax, audit, and advisory services to individuals and Texas businesses. Directly comparable as a locally-rooted CPA practice serving the same Austin SMB and personal tax market.

Regional players

• Whitley Penn: Texas-based accounting firm with significant Austin presence offering audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable service lines and SMB focus, but larger scale and broader Texas geographic reach than Mathews.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Mathews-CPA-Inc-790197034398431

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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