Our services
Heinemann & Associates, PLLC is ready to provide you with the following accounting services.
Business Services
For Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
In addition to traditional accounting services, Heinemann & Associates, PLLC is able to provide prospective services to help each business achieve maximum profitability.
Individual Services
Heinemann & Associates, PLLC provides estate and personal financial planning in addition to tax services. We try to maximize deductions in order for our clients to keep more of what they make. We can help make the difference.
Our PHILOSOPHY
Timeliness
We know the importance of meeting compliance deadlines as well as client-specific timelines. Being smaller makes it easier to be nimble and quick!
Continuity
Our personnel on the engagement do not change with the calendar. You will see the same face next year and build a close working relationship with the individual(s).
Value Added Service
The little extras are what differentiate us from the competition. We will even greet you with a fresh cup of gourmet coffee.

These three characteristics, or the lack thereof, are among the main reasons clients choose or change accounting firms. We will always value your business and stand ready to serve. The information contained within this site should prove beneficial in your business as well as personal life.
We keep the beautiful Chinese abacus from the photo above in our office as a constant reminder of the accuracy and integrity demanded by our profession.
Heinemann & Associates PLLC is an independently owned and operated member firm of CPAConnect, an alliance of CPAmerica, Inc.
CPAmerica, an association of independent accounting firms that maintain the highest practice standards, is a member of Crowe Global, providing our firm access to the eighth largest accounting networking the world, with over 200 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries.
As a client of our firm, you truly receive the best of both worlds: the personal attention and sincere concern of a local firm and the knowledge and resources of an international association.
I’m so excited to have the endorsement of Dave Ramsey here at Heinemann CPAs as an Endorsed Local Provider.
ABOUT US
Heinemann and Associates, PLLC has been in the same Chattanooga location since 1991 conveniently located across from the Main Post Office on Shallowford Road. The firm services clients residing out-of-town and out-of-state, including residents in foreign countries, utilizing a secure online portal.
Each practicing professional in the firm adheres to the continuing education requirements of the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.
Our team
Carl Heinemann
- Over 30 years of public accounting experience
- B.A., Vanderbilt University
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
- Certified Valuation Analyst
- Certified in Financial Forensics
Jamie Connors
- Over 15 years of public accounting experience
- Graduate of U.S. Marine Merchant Academy
- MBA, University of South Florida
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee and Georgia
Little Star Wilburn
- Graduate of University of Southern Mississippi
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
- Experienced in Quickbooks
- Experienced in Tax Research
George Fuller
- CPA in Tennessee
- M.B.A. in Accounting
- Experience in federal and state tax returns, agreed-upon procedures, review engagements, compilations, QuickBooks Premier and Online.
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