Hisle and Company

What Hisle and Company does

Hisle and Company is a privately-held Certified Public Accounting firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1975 and operating with 11 to 50 employees. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of accounting, tax, and consulting services to three customer segments: business clients (manufacturing, retail, automobile dealerships, mineral rights lessors, building supply companies, and homeowners' associations), individual clients, and government and non-profit organizations. Core offerings include audit, reviews and compilations, tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, forensic accounting, litigation support, expert witness testimony, business valuations, estate and succession planning, and retirement and financial planning — spanning more than 30 distinct service categories.

The firm operates on a professional services revenue model with three primary streams: professional accounting services, tax services, and consulting services, with fees structured quote-based on engagement scope and complexity. Its go-to-market approach is sales-led, relying on direct client relationships, professional referrals, reputation, and BBB accreditation rather than digital demand generation. Technology infrastructure is built on industry-standard tools — QuickBooks, Microsoft platforms, CCH WebSites, and ClientAxcess for secure client document exchange — with no proprietary software products or AI capabilities. The Valuation and Litigation Services Group, led by partner DeWitt T. Hisle, provides specialized services including expert witness testimony in federal, circuit, and bankruptcy court.

Distribution is conducted entirely through direct professional delivery from the single Lexington office, with services restricted to domestic (Southeast US) operations. The firm carries a Certified Forensic Insurance Specialist (CFIS) designation and maintains BBB accreditation, but has no external institutional investors, no M&A activity, no public listings, and no reported funding events. The business model is a traditional partnership structure with continuity-based staff assignment to client accounts, producing deep client familiarity and long-tenured relationships rather than scale-driven growth.

Name

Hisle and Company

Legal name

Hisle and Company

Website

https://www.hisle-cpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hisle and Company offer a wide range of accounting and financial planning services to individuals and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Valuation & Litigation Support (BPAHABAK), Fee-Only Advisory (FSAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Certified public accounting
• Tax preparation services
• Audit assurance
• Business valuation
• Forensic accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Accounting Services: Revenue generated from providing audit services, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping/write-up, and financial statement preparation to business and individual clients.
2. Tax Services: Revenue from tax planning, tax preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and not-for-profit organizations, plus IRS representation and payroll services.
3. Consulting Services: Fees from business consulting, litigation support, expert witness services, business valuations, estate planning, retirement planning, and other advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hisle and Company is a Certified Public Accounting firm that delivers accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Core accounting work includes audit, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping/write-up, and financial statement preparation. Tax services cover preparation and planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and non-profits, plus IRS representation, payroll, and sales tax. Consulting services include business valuations, litigation support, expert witness testimony, estate and retirement planning, forensic accounting, business succession planning, and general business consulting.

Product overview

Hisle and Company is a Certified Public Accounting firm offering professional accounting, tax, and consulting services to individual and business clients. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services organized into accounting services (audit, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping, forensic accounting), tax services (preparation, planning, IRS representation, payroll, sales tax, estate/trust), and consulting services (business valuations, succession planning, estate planning, financial planning, retirement planning, business consulting). Additionally, the firm offers interactive financial calculators as client resources covering mortgage, loan, retirement, investment, and tax planning scenarios. The firm is based in Lexington, Kentucky, and has been serving clients with expertise in areas including litigation support, expert witness testimony, and insurance claims support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit Services
• Reviews and Compilations
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Planning
• Bookkeeping and Write-Up
• Payroll Services
• Business Valuations
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Estate Planning
• Forensic Accounting
• Litigation Support
• Expert Witness Services
• IRS Representation
• Insurance Claims Support Services
• Sales Tax Services
• Estate and Trust Tax Preparation
• Accounting Software Selection and Implementation
• Business Succession Planning
• Buying and Selling a Business
• Computer Consulting
• Fraud Prevention and Detection
• Business Consulting
• Pension and Profit Sharing Plans
• Investment Review
• Business Entity Selection
• Exit Planning
• Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis
• Financial Statements Preparation
• Interactive Financial Calculators

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersHisle and Company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Lexington, listed as 'Hisle & Company, Accountants-Certified Public, Lexington, KY' with BBB accreditation providing third-party verification of business practices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dean Dorton (formerly Dean Dorton Allen Ford): Lexington, KY-headquartered CPA and advisory firm offering tax, audit, business valuation, and consulting services to similar SMB and individual client segments. Most direct comparable given shared Lexington market, full-service model, and overlapping industry specializations.
• Strothman & Company: Louisville, KY-based CPA firm providing tax, audit, business valuation, litigation support, and consulting services. Comparable in size, service mix, and Kentucky regional focus.
• MCM CPAs & Advisors: Kentucky-based CPA firm offering tax, audit, business valuation, succession planning, and financial advisory to similar SMB clients. Direct competitor in regional Kentucky market.
• Deming Malone Livesay & Ostroff: Louisville, KY CPA firm providing accounting, tax, audit, and business advisory services. Comparable Kentucky-headquartered regional CPA with similar client mix.
• Blue & Co. Regional CPA and advisory firm with strong Kentucky/Indiana presence offering tax, audit, valuation, and consulting. Comparable size and full-service model serving similar SMB segments.

Broad incumbents

• FORVIS (formerly BKD): Top-10 US accounting firm formed via BKD merger, with significant Lexington and Louisville operations. Competes for the same Kentucky SMB and government/non-profit audit clients with broader resource base and specialized industry practices.
• Crowe LLP: National Top-10 CPA and advisory firm with Kentucky presence offering audit, tax, valuation, and litigation support. Competes for mid-market and government audit work in the region.
• Cherry Bekaert: Top-25 US accounting firm providing tax, audit, advisory, and valuation services with Southeast US presence. Overlaps with Hisle's government/non-profit and SMB service lines.
• Eide Bailly LLP: Top-20 US accounting and advisory firm with broad tax, audit, and business valuation capabilities. Competes for mid-market and government audit engagements in the Southeast US.
• Withum: Top-30 US accounting and advisory firm with strong forensic accounting, litigation support, and valuation practices that directly overlap with Hisle's specialty service lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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