Linda R. Forde, CPA

Linda R. Forde, CPA

Linda Forde, CPA - Managing Partner - Forde Firm - Jacksonville, FL

Linda R. Forde, CPA

Managing Partner

Public Accounting

Linda has spent nearly a decade in public accounting working on everything from tax returns, reviews, and compilations to bookkeeping, payrolls, and sales & use taxes. She has worked with clients from various industries, including construction, manufacturing, food/bar service, retail, and more. Linda is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and has taught client and community classes to improve QB efficiency and effectiveness. Linda is a member of the AICPA and the FICPA.

Industry Experience

Linda has worked in every accounting position available in the industry, from AP/AR to CFO. This broad expanse of experience gives her a unique approach to solving problems and finding solutions for your business. She has hands-on and supervisory experience with everything from health insurance selection and purchase to tax returns. This gives you the opportunity to work with a full-service business consultant.

Industry Experience

Linda has worked in every accounting position available in the industry, from AP/AR to CFO. This broad expanse of experience gives her a unique approach to solving problems and finding solutions for your business. She has hands-on and supervisory experience with everything from health insurance selection and purchase to tax returns. This gives you the opportunity to work with a full-service business consultant.

US Air Force Veteran

Linda is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. She served overseas during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield providing critical parts to support the air mission. We would like to celebrate all of our veterans so please let us know if you are a veteran too.

Education

Linda graduated from Wilmington University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Management both Summa Cum Laude. She holds an active Florida CPA license and has been licensed in Tennessee (inactive), Texas (inactive) and Alabama (inactive). Linda has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified in Desktop, Enterprise Solution and Point of Sale as well as QBO. She takes her continuing education seriously because she knows it is the way to provide you the most up to date knowledge and expertise.

Community Service

Linda is currently the Treasurer for Fourth & Gold and PossAbilities Plus. In 2021, she will serve as the Vice Chair of the SBRN Accounting Network. Linda has served as President for the Northeast Florida Chapter of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance 2016-2018. She was the Board Treasurer and CFO of Trinity River Mission in Dallas 2012-2014 and was a member of Women in Defense for 2017-2018. Linda’s husband David was Chair of Criminology & Criminal Justice at University of North Florida prior to purchasing Ocean 60 restaurant and martini bar in Atlantic Beach. Their son Robert hopes to one day be an engineer or CPA.