Business Details
Trusted CPA Services for Small Business Growth
Ricks & Company & Company was established to provide comprehensive CPA services tailored to small businesses and individuals in the Salt Lake City area. Our approach blends local attentiveness with professional expertise, prioritizing active listening to build trust-based relationships. We deliver actionable financial insights through clear reporting tools that help clients manage cash flow, identify cost savings, and uncover growth opportunities. With deep experience across diverse industries including dental practices, law firms, technology companies, and restaurants, we specialize in customized tax strategies that reduce liabilities while maximizing profitability.Our team combines decades of public accounting experience with executive leadership backgrounds, including former CFO roles in software development. We maintain active community involvement through board memberships and financial stewardship for nonprofit organizations.
Services
Small Business Accounting
Tax Services
Business Consulting
Incorporations
QuickBooks Support
Tax Planning
IRS Problem Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience serving dental, legal, and tech industries
- Our team includes former CFO with software development expertise
- We provide customized QuickBooks setup and financial reporting tools
- Our tax strategies specifically target small business liability reduction
- We combine local service with Fortune 500-level financial expertise
Associations and certifications
- CPA
Services
Small Business Accounting
Our comprehensive accounting solutions help small businesses maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions. We provide customized bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and cash flow management tailored to each client's unique needs. Our CPA-led team ensures compliance while identifying opportunities to improve financial performance across various industries.
Tax Planning
We develop proactive tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize savings for small businesses. Our approach combines deep understanding of current tax codes with industry-specific knowledge to identify applicable deductions and credits. We help clients structure their operations for optimal tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the year.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services provide strategic financial guidance to help businesses grow and overcome challenges. We analyze operations to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve profitability, and develop long-term financial plans. With experience across multiple industries, we offer tailored advice on business structure optimization, cash flow management, and growth strategy implementation for small enterprises.
Incorporations
We guide clients through the business incorporation process while optimizing tax structures for new ventures. Our services include entity selection analysis, formation document preparation, and ongoing compliance guidance. We evaluate existing business structures to ensure they maximize available tax benefits while providing appropriate liability protection for owners across various industries.
IRS Problem Resolution
Our firm assists businesses and individuals in resolving tax issues with the IRS and state agencies. We represent clients in audits, negotiate payment plans, and help settle tax debt through available relief programs. Our CPA team works to achieve compliant solutions while protecting client interests during tax-related disputes and collection proceedings.
People
Mike Ricks
CPA, MBA
Mike Ricks & Company & Company brings extensive experience in accounting for dental practices, real estate, construction, and technology firms. As former CFO of Saffire, Inc., he provided strategic financial leadership for a software development studio. He holds accounting and MBA degrees from the University of Utah and Phoenix.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, and cash flow management tailored to small businesses across various industries.
How can you help reduce my business tax liabilities?
Our tax planning strategies identify industry-specific deductions and credits while optimizing business structures to minimize tax exposure throughout the year.
Do you work with businesses outside the Salt Lake City area?
While based in Salt Lake City, we serve clients statewide and consult with businesses nationwide through virtual meetings and remote accounting support.
What QuickBooks support do you provide?
We offer complete QuickBooks setup, training, and ongoing support to ensure accurate financial tracking from day one of your accounting operations.
How do you handle IRS tax disputes?
Our CPA team represents clients in tax disputes, negotiating payment plans and resolving collection issues while maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
