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Brenda L. Byrnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Brenda L. Byrnes, a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Great Falls, Montana, has nearly two decades of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as businesses with various structures. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. With a specialization in handling complex tax matters, including IRS representation, Byrnes offers clients valuable support during tax disputes or audits.
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Grant W. Eve
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Grant W. Eve is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Great Falls, Montana, offering financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations and maintain accurate records.
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Blanche E. Potter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59405
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Blanche E. Potter has been providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs for over a decade. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping small business owners navigate complex tax regulations. As a certified public accountant, Potter offers tax planning and consulting services to ensure her clients' businesses are in compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Dana L. Sondergaard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Dana L. Sondergaard is a certified public accountant based in Great Falls, Montana, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and businesses in the state. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and deadlines. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Sondergaard has developed a unique understanding of the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals, providing personalized service tailored to each client's specific goals.
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Denise R. Rivera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59405
Denise R. Rivera is a certified public accountant based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services, she specializes in helping small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, navigate complex financial issues. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, allowing her to offer comprehensive support to clients across various industries. Denise's tax planning and consulting services are particularly notable, as she stays up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations to ensure her clients receive accurate and timely guidance.
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Erin K. Furr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Erin K. Furr has been providing professional accounting services for over 15 years. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Erin offers expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation for clients with complex tax issues. With a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Erin provides personalized support and guidance to help clients navigate tax laws and regulations. Erin's extensive experience in accounting and tax services makes her a trusted resource for business owners and individuals seeking reliable and knowledgeable financial guidance.
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Kelby G. Donnelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59403
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Kelby G. Donnelly is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. Providing comprehensive tax planning and consulting services, as well as reliable bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, Kelby supports various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Kelby serves entrepreneurs and startups with expertise in financial planning and budgeting.
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Steven V. Sondergaard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Steven V. Sondergaard brings over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax regulations. Additionally, he specializes in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing critical support during audits and tax disputes.
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Amanda N. Boutilier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59405
Amanda N. Boutilier is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Great Falls, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving clients within various industries such as individuals and families, and entrepreneurs and startups. In addition to her core services, Amanda offers specialized sales tax compliance solutions to help clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate compliance.
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Douglas N. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59403
Douglas N. Wilson is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in Great Falls, Montana. With nearly two decades of experience in accounting and tax services, he specializes in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. His services include tax planning and consulting, as well as basic accounting services such as financial statement preparation and tax compliance. Mr. Wilson also assists clients with retirement account tax reporting, helping them navigate the complex tax implications of retirement savings and investments.

Montana's CPA community serves a large, sparsely populated state with resource-based economy and growing tourism. The Montana Board of Public Accountants requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Montana has graduated individual income tax up to 5.9% and a graduated corporate tax structure. Notably, Montana has no sales tax, simplifying one aspect of compliance. CPAs commonly handle federal tax planning (primary focus without sales tax), natural resource taxation including mineral rights and royalties, agricultural tax planning for ranches, and multi-state issues for businesses operating in neighboring states. Out-of-state property owners and part-year residents create residency planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Agriculture (cattle ranching, wheat), energy and mineral extraction (coal, oil, natural gas), timber and forest products, tourism and hospitality, real estate (particularly vacation properties), healthcare, and higher education are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in ranch accounting and succession planning, natural resource taxation, or serving the unique needs of hospitality businesses in tourist areas like Glacier and Yellowstone regions.

For CPA Professionals: The Montana Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a geographically vast state. Major markets include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman (growing tech hub). The state offers exceptional outdoor recreation, quality of life, and increasingly attracts remote workers and retirees from high-tax states. Rural areas face CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners comfortable with dispersed client base and technology-enabled service delivery. Growing wealth from out-of-state migration creates opportunities in tax planning and wealth management.