SHREVEPORT, La., June 3, 2025 – Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC (HMV) is proud to announce that Managing Partner Roy E. Prestwood, CPA, has been named to Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State CPAs list, making him the only CPA in North Louisiana to receive this prestigious honor.
Forbes created the Best-in-State CPAs list to spotlight top-performing CPAs in public practice across the country. The editorial team compiled the list through independent nominations and endorsements from professional associations. Nominees were evaluated based on expertise, innovation, thought leadership, professional experience, and contributions to their communities and the accounting profession.
Prestwood, a licensed CPA in Louisiana and Texas, has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting. He joined HMV in 1998 and was elected partner in 2001. Prior to becoming Managing Partner in 2022, he served as Partner-in-Charge of the Tax Department at the firm’s Shreveport office. His focus included tax services for closely held businesses, particularly in the healthcare and oil and gas industries.
In his current role, Prestwood is guiding the firm’s mission of building relationships and providing opportunities for clients, team members, and communities. His leadership continues to advance HMV’s vision to be the premier professional services and employer firm in the Ark-La-Tex region.
Prestwood holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Centenary College of Louisiana and an MBA from the University of Houston. Over the years, he has held numerous leadership and advisory roles both within the firm and in the broader community.
Professional Associations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), former board member and president of the Shreveport Chapter
- Tax and Estate Planning Council of Shreveport, former president and treasurer
- Former adjunct professor and guest lecturer at Centenary College and Louisiana Tech University
- Executive Advisory Board Member, RSM Alliance (2023–2025)
Community Involvement:
- Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, former chairman and treasurer
- Junior Achievement of North Louisiana, former board member
- The Demoiselle Club and Cotillion Club, former president and treasurer
- North Louisiana Economic Partnership, former board member and treasurer
- Committee of One Hundred and Military Affairs Council, member and former board member
- Board member of The Shreveport Club
About HMV
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC is a regional professional services and business advisory firm with offices in Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana, and Longview, Texas. With over 79 years of service, HMV provides tax planning and preparation, audit and assurance, business valuation, and retirement plan services for both businesses and individuals.