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Maria de J. Prado and Hilda S. Renteria, 1990s

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Maria de J. Prado, CPA and Hilda S. Renteria, CPA are two Latina-pioneer women, who in 1990, decided to embark on the adventure of founding a CPA firm⁠—⁠ notwithstanding the many obstacles and adversities they knew they would find at that time.⁠

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Passion, Growth and 35 Years: A Conversation with Our Leadership
September 5, 2025

In celebration of our firm’s 35th anniversary, Managing Partner—Maria de J. Prado, CPA—and Attestation Partner—Hilda S. Renteria, CPA—were featured in Negocios Now Spring/Summer issue. In this interview, Maria and Hilda [...]

Trailblazing Women in Business
March 26, 2025

Building Capacity Trailblazing Women: Stories of Success & Growth In recognition of Women’s History Month, Maria de J. Prado, CPA was invited to join the Cook County Office of the [...]

Notable Latino Leaders
November 18, 2024

Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 Honoree Recognition Prado & Renteria is proud of partners, Maria de J. Prado, CPA and Hilda S. Renteria, CPA honoree recognition by Crain’s Chicago Business for [...]

Firm’s Contribution to our Local Hispanic Community
October 3, 2023

University of Illinois Chicago’s 50th Annual Accounting Banquet – Scholarship Presentations At Prado & Renteria, we value personal growth journeys that take you to different places and allow you to [...]

The CPA Credential & Inspiring Future Younger Generations
July 27, 2023

Hilda Renteria, CPA was featured in IL CPA Society’s Insight publication (Summer 2023 issue) on the subject of the CPA credential and what it means for professionals, particularly those of [...]

MBE WBE Certification Tips
October 21, 2021

Pitfalls to Avoid During the City of Chicago’s Certification Process Preparation is crucial when adhering to the strict City of Chicago Certification program’s guidelines. To ensure a seamless process, we [...]

MBE WBE Certification Benefits
July 1, 2021

Are you interested in MBE WBE Certification with the City of Chicago? Becoming certified with the City of Chicago can be a long and complex process. A certified public accountant [...]

Prado & Renteria CPAs to offer scholarships to University of Illinois Chicago Business Students
April 20, 2021

At Prado & Renteria (P&R), we believe in paying it forward, particularly to the university that helped jumpstart our partners’ careers. Both Maria de J. Prado and Hilda S. Renteria [...]