About Our Firm

We are professionals with a wide array of services. Decades of experience have honed our skills so that we can serve our clients well.

About Our Firm

Diane R. Herrington CPA, P. A. is an accounting firm founded in Lakeland, Florida in 1983. We provide tax preparation, tax planning, and business consulting services for individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts. Our goal is to provide personalized service, which might not be available at larger firms. We are dedicated to serving our clients in a caring and professional manner.

Diane Herrington, CPA

  • Licensed CPA in Florida since 1980
  • Working in the accounting field since 1970
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting – summa cum laude – Florida Southern College
  • Polk County native
  • Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Experienced in all aspects of individual, business, trust and estate taxation
  • Proficient in Quickbooks, payroll preparation, financial and tax planning, small business operations

Julie Hartline, CPA

  • Licensed CPA in Florida. Passed the CPA exam in 2002.
  • Graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master of Accountancy degree
  • Many years of experience with several large CPA firms
  • Well-versed in all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting, having also
    worked in private industry
  • Proficient in ProConnect Tax Online, CCH Axcess Tax, Lacerte, SurePrep, Quickbooks, Excel, payroll preparation, and a variety of other software programs