Fort Worth, Texas · Certified Public Accountant

Accounting that clears the way for what you built.

Personalized tax strategy, precise bookkeeping and steady financial direction for Fort Worth businesses and families — from a CPA who answers the phone.

4.9 / 5 from clients on Google

30+

Years serving Fort Worth

500+

Businesses & families advised

4.9

Average Google rating

24hr

Typical response time

What we do

A full finance department, without the payroll

From day-to-day bookkeeping to the tax strategy that shapes your year, everything is handled by a dedicated professional who knows your business by name.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clean, accurate books maintained monthly by a dedicated professional, so you always know where your business stands.

  • Monthly close & reconciliations
  • Payroll support
  • Financial statements

Tax Planning & Preparation

Proactive, year-round tax strategy that lowers what you owe today and positions you for the years ahead.

  • Business & individual returns
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Entity structuring

IRS Tax Resolution

Notices, back taxes, liens and levies handled with a steady hand and direct representation before the IRS.

  • Back tax filings
  • Penalty abatement
  • Payment plans & offers

Outsourced CFO

Senior-level financial leadership without the full-time hire — cash flow, forecasting and profit strategy.

  • Cash flow forecasting
  • KPI dashboards
  • Budget & profit planning

New Business Advisory

Start on solid ground with the right entity, the right systems and a plan you can actually follow.

  • Entity selection
  • Accounting setup
  • Startup tax elections

QuickBooks Services

Setup, cleanup and training so your accounting software finally works the way it was meant to.

  • Setup & migration
  • File cleanup
  • One-on-one training
Douglas R. McDougal, CPA, in his Fort Worth office

About the firm

Straight answers from a CPA who knows your name

Douglas R. McDougal, CPA, PC is a Fort Worth CPA firm committed to quality tax and accounting services along with sound financial direction for clients throughout the Fort Worth area. You get personalized, responsive service and tax strategies that improve your profits and help you plan for the future.

No call centers, no rotating staff, no jargon. Just a professional overseeing the financial side of your business so you can get back to running it.

  • AICPA member firm
  • Texas Society of CPAs
  • Direct access to your CPA
  • Flat, predictable pricing

Industries we serve

We speak the language of your business

Every industry has its own margins, deductions and reporting quirks. We work with these every week, so nothing gets left on the table.

Medical & Dental PracticesLaw FirmsRetail & Point of SaleConstruction & TradesReal EstateRestaurantsProfessional ServicesNonprofits
Accountants reviewing financial reports with a client

Client reviews

What Fort Worth says about working with us

4.9

Based on verified Google reviews

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Marcus Whitfield

2 months ago

Doug has handled our practice's books and taxes for six years. He catches things other accountants miss and always explains the why. Genuinely the most responsive CPA we've worked with in Fort Worth.

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Priya Raghunathan

4 months ago

We came in with three years of unfiled returns and a lot of anxiety. Doug mapped out a plan, dealt with the IRS directly, and got the penalties reduced. Complete peace of mind.

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Sandra Keeler

6 months ago

Our books were a mess after a bad QuickBooks setup. The team cleaned everything up in weeks and now we get clear monthly statements we actually understand.

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Tom Alvarez

8 months ago

Straightforward, honest and never talks down to you. The tax planning alone saved us more than the fees. Highly recommend to any small business owner in the area.

Initial consultation

Let's talk about where your money is going

Tell us a little about your situation and we'll get back to you within one business day — no obligation, no sales pitch.

We reply within one business day.