With more than 250 years of combined experience in tax, accounting, and CFO leadership, our award-winning CPA firm is committed to delivering reliable, comprehensive financial services. For more than 45 years, CMP has served privately owned businesses and individuals throughout Utah from our office in Layton. Our certified public accountants offer end-to-end support, including income tax preparation, outsourced CFO services, business valuation, auditing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, proactive tax planning, retirement plan administration, and crypto-related tax assistance. Every service is built to help clients improve their financial strength and achieve long-term stability.
We serve clients across Cache, Weber, Davis, Washington, and nearby counties while providing secure remote accounting options for individuals and businesses statewide and nationwide. Our approach prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight, allowing us to support clients in managing both day-to-day operations and long-range planning. By combining technical expertise with personalized service, we ensure that each client receives tailored solutions aligned with their goals. Our team is dedicated to offering dependable guidance and professional support that empowers clients to make confident financial decisions and maintain a strong financial outlook.
We serve clients across Cache, Weber, Davis, Washington, and nearby counties while providing secure remote accounting options for individuals and businesses statewide and nationwide. Our approach prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight, allowing us to support clients in managing both day-to-day operations and long-range planning. By combining technical expertise with personalized service, we ensure that each client receives tailored solutions aligned with their goals. Our team is dedicated to offering dependable guidance and professional support that empowers clients to make confident financial decisions and maintain a strong financial outlook.
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Providing comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services statewide
- Over four decades supporting Utah businesses and communities
- Expert CPAs delivering strategic financial leadership and guidance
- Full-service bookkeeping, payroll, audit, and outsourced CFO solutions
- Dedicated to maximizing client wealth and long-term financial success
- Experienced team committed to reliable service and meaningful relationships
Payment methods
- Checks
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
We provide proactive tax services that emphasize strategic planning and precise preparation for both personal and business returns. Our team works closely with clients to develop customized methods that reduce liability and support informed decision-making. By staying current with tax law changes, we help clients navigate complex requirements confidently. Each engagement is tailored to maximize available benefits.
We deliver financial statement services that help demonstrate your companys fiscal position to stakeholders who require assurance. Our team identifies the appropriate engagement type and works closely with you to gather the necessary information. Using refined procedures and broad industry expertise, we complete engagements effectively and offer observations intended to support your operations and satisfy reporting requirements.
We deliver business valuation services grounded in proven techniques and maintained through ongoing professional education. Our Certified Valuation Analysts prepare valuations for companies of various sizes and for a wide range of purposes, including tax reporting, succession planning, and dispute resolution. We emphasize accuracy, compliance, and clarity. Our objective is to provide valuations that support your strategic and financial goals.
Our team provides specialized estate planning and succession guidance centered on tax issues, estate structure, and responsible wealth transfers. We collaborate with attorneys and advisors to help implement effective strategies and ensure your wishes are carried out. In addition, we support business owners with succession preparation, trust administration, and charitable planning, offering practical explanations to aid confident decision-making.
We support crypto investors by delivering clear, accurate tax reporting aligned with IRS regulations. Our team assists with tracking digital asset activity, determining taxable events, and completing all required schedules and forms. By applying detailed knowledge of cryptocurrency taxation, we help you fulfill your obligations while reducing the risk of errors, penalties, or excessive tax payments.
We provide tailored bookkeeping and payroll assistance that keeps your daily accounting activities running efficiently. Our services include tracking routine financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing internal statements that help you evaluate your financial standing. We also manage every step of the payroll process. By taking on these responsibilities, we free you to concentrate on leading and growing your business.
Businesses often underutilize their accounting software, limiting it to simple entries rather than leveraging its ability to generate useful financial information. We help you adopt a platform that aligns with your needs and supports informed management decisions. Our team offers consulting, instruction, and implementation services. We tailor our approach to industry expectations to ensure reliable and efficient workflows.
We specialize in developing retirement plans that reflect your companys goals, supported by experienced CPAs and ASPPA-certified consultants. Whether implementing 401k, Profit Sharing, or other defined contribution plans, we provide informed guidance throughout plan design and administration. Our consultants ensure compliance with DOL and IRS requirements while offering options adaptable to your needs. We strive to deliver reliable, professional plan management for employers of all sizes.
People
Richard K. Poulson
CPA Managing Partner
Rich is the type of person that people enjoy having around.
He is completely dedicated to any task at hand, whether it involves creating a client's estate plan, conducting business valuations, or spending time with his family on vacation.
His objective is to assist in adding value to your business. With Rich involved, you can feel at ease with the result of any project. You are aware that he will be truthful, allocate the necessary time to the project, and always provide his best effort.
He is completely dedicated to any task at hand, whether it involves creating a client's estate plan, conducting business valuations, or spending time with his family on vacation.
His objective is to assist in adding value to your business. With Rich involved, you can feel at ease with the result of any project. You are aware that he will be truthful, allocate the necessary time to the project, and always provide his best effort.
Reviews (7)
Bob Mayhew
Mar 24, 2025
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Russell Jenson
Jan 08, 2025
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Nicholas Meadows
Aug 22, 2024
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Derek Larsen
Aug 27, 2021
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Yvonne Nelson
Nov 07, 2020
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I have worked with Cook Martin Poulson since 2011. They are fast, reliable and super helpful. I know that at the end of the day, they have my back and it makes running my business affairs so much easier! I love their responsiveness and willingness to help even when they are swamped! Thank you Jessica, Dave and Erik!
Sandy Klein
Aug 16, 2020
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J. Whit
Jul 30, 2020
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We have two small businesses and began our relationship with Cook Martin Poulson in 2016. This accounting firm has been fantastic for us throughout every stage of our business growth. I would give them 100 stars if it were an option.
When the original accountant we worked with took a new position we were sad to lose him but have been extremely happy with our new Cook Martin Poulson accountant, Erik. He is easy to reach, quick to respond, and great at teaching and explaining. If he does not know something he finds out in a timely manner. There are no last minute "emergencies" as he prepares everything on time. It is refreshing to work with someone who is on the ball 100% of the time.
We have also worked with Brady who has endless patience with me when working out issues on Quickbooks. He is very proficient and takes the time to teach me how to make the bookkeeping part of my job easier and less time consuming.
If you are looking for an accounting firm this is the one to use, you will be glad that you did.
When the original accountant we worked with took a new position we were sad to lose him but have been extremely happy with our new Cook Martin Poulson accountant, Erik. He is easy to reach, quick to respond, and great at teaching and explaining. If he does not know something he finds out in a timely manner. There are no last minute "emergencies" as he prepares everything on time. It is refreshing to work with someone who is on the ball 100% of the time.
We have also worked with Brady who has endless patience with me when working out issues on Quickbooks. He is very proficient and takes the time to teach me how to make the bookkeeping part of my job easier and less time consuming.
If you are looking for an accounting firm this is the one to use, you will be glad that you did.