Ayala, Vado & Associates

Ayala, Vado & Associates is an Accountant in Washington, DC. The firm provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll services, business advisory, audit review, compilation, and IRS taxpayer representation. It serves individuals, sole proprietors, family‑owned businesses, and larger corporations across the District, Maryland and Virginia, drawing on more than four decades of experience in traditional accounting, advanced tax planning, and financial planning.

Located in the heart of Columbia Heights, the practice is led by President and Founder Nelson Ayala, E.A., and Managing Partner and Vice President Mariela Vado, E.A. Their team follows three core principles, professionalism, responsiveness, and quality, delivering personalized attention and fast, accurate advice. The firm operates a dedicated office and professional development training facility, and its staff includes federally enrolled IRS agents certified in all 50 states as well as specialists in independent audits, forensic consulting, and strategic business planning. As a minority‑owned public accounting firm, Ayala, Vado & Associates has built a reputation for reliable service to a diverse regional clientele ranging from large conglomerates to small nonprofits.

The office sits on 14th St NW, just steps from the 14th & Oak Triangle Park and a short walk along 14th Street Northwest. It is within a few hundred metres of the DC Fire Department Engine Co. 11/Truck Co. 6, Dragon’s Breath Yoga, the UPS Store post office, and Children’s National Columbia Heights clinic, placing the firm in a well‑known civic corridor of the neighborhood.

With more than 40 years of uninterrupted service, Ayala, Vado & Associates stands out in Washington, DC for its comprehensive financial expertise and long‑standing commitment to the community, offering clients the confidence of an experienced, full‑service accounting partner.