Meet Lucy Dodova, CPA.

Lucy Dodova, CPA, is the founder and principal of LGD CPA, PLLC, an accounting firm based in Palatine, Illinois. With professional accounting experience in the Chicago area since 2008, Lucy provides personalized tax, accounting and business advisory services to small businesses, business owners, individuals and real estate investors. Her approach emphasizes accurate work, responsive communication and practical advice tailored to each client’s needs.

Lucy’s professional background includes tax preparation and planning, general accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, property management and real estate accounting. She is an Illinois Certified Public Accountant, a licensed Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker and an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User. Her educational background includes degrees from Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University and the College of Lake County, reflecting both her professional training and longstanding connection to the local community.

Beyond her professional work, Lucy is actively involved in her community, volunteering as Treasurer of the Kildeer Countryside Elementary PTO and as a Girl Scout troop leader. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling and outdoor activities. Through LGD CPA, her goal is to build lasting client relationships based on trust, personal attention and dependable financial guidance.

Education

Master of Accounting Science
Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Northeastern Illinois University

Associate in Arts
College of Lake County

Professional Credentials

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
State of Illinois

Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
State of Illinois

Intuit QuickBooks Certified User

These qualifications complement Lucy’s accounting, taxation and real estate experience.

Experience & Expertise

Practicing accounting in the Chicago area since 2008, Lucy has experience serving small businesses, business owners, individuals and real estate investors.

Her professional expertise includes tax preparation and planning, general accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, property management accounting and business advisory services.

What Our Clients Say

Long-term client relationships built on trust, dependable service and personal attention.

Lucy has been our trusted accountant since 2016.

Outsourcing all our accounting needs to Lucy, including invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, allowed us to focus on our core business. We have a peace of mind knowing all IRS and State reports are filed accurately and on time and payroll is ready every payday.

Vladimir Kovacevic, President

Lucy has been a great help.

Over the past several years, Lucy has been providing accounting and bookkeeping services to us both on-site and off-site. She is very efficient and knows what she’s doing. Being a CPA and a licensed Real Estate Managing Broker helps her understand the specific needs we have as a real estate business.

S. L. van der Zanden, Managing Principal & CEO

The Harris Company

Lucy has been a reliable help for over a decade.

Lucy has been providing accounting and bookkeeping services to our firm since 2013. She is a great person to work with – available and responsive every time I needed her. She has been handling our books reliably and professionally. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an honest and hard working accountant.

Patricia Harris, Owner

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