Business Details
26 Years
experience
Professional Accounting Services in Utah
Jeffrey R Wangsgard & Associates has been serving Utah businesses and individuals since 2000, offering comprehensive accounting solutions backed by decades of combined experience. Our team of Certified Public Accountants specializes in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services, utilizing innovative techniques to ensure compliance in a constantly evolving financial landscape. With expertise in both corporate and personal financial planning, we provide tailored strategies that minimize risk while maximizing returns.Our commitment to ongoing education keeps clients ahead of regulatory changes, and our personalized approach ensures every client receives solutions matching their unique needs. As active community members, we combine local market knowledge with professional rigor to deliver trusted financial guidance that supports long-term success.
Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Support
Business Tax Planning
Individual Tax Filing
Financial Compilations
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined CPA experience in tax and accounting.
- Our team specializes in QuickBooks integration and financial software optimization.
- We provide year-round tax planning instead of annual preparation.
- We maintain AICPA certification standards for professional excellence.
- Our personalized approach serves both Fortune 500 companies and individual taxpayers.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- Utah State Board of Accountancy
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping services ensure accurate financial tracking through monthly/quarterly statements, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management. As experienced accounting professionals, we handle complex record-keeping tasks while providing CFO-level advice at affordable rates. Our services improve cash flow management and help businesses identify growth opportunities through precise financial documentation.
Tax Preparation
We prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, and organizations with a proactive, year-round approach to tax planning. Our CPAs stay current with changing tax codes to ensure compliance while minimizing liabilities. Both businesses and individuals benefit from tailored strategies that maximize refunds and optimize tax positions within legal frameworks.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions handle tax filings, direct deposits, and regulatory compliance for businesses of all sizes. We manage federal/state tax payments through EFTPS systems and produce W-2/1099 forms while ensuring adherence to employment regulations. This eliminates administrative burdens, allowing clients to focus on core business operations without payroll-related compliance risks.
QuickBooks Support
We provide QuickBooks setup, customization, and troubleshooting services to optimize financial operations. Our experts train clients in software utilization while performing regular system health checks. This technical support ensures businesses maximize accounting software efficiency without dedicating internal resources to software management and maintenance.
Business Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs facing complex regulatory environments. Our proactive approach identifies tax reduction opportunities while ensuring compliance with evolving business tax laws. Services include quarterly filings, risk management strategies, and long-term planning to improve overall tax efficiency for privately held companies.
People
Jeffrey R Wangsgard
Certified Public Accountant
Licensed CPA with Utah State Tax Commission auditing experience, operating his own accounting firm since 2000. Holds a Master's degree in Tax Accounting from Utah State University. Specializes in business tax compliance and financial planning.
Sarah Stock
Certified Public Accountant
Master's degree recipient in Tax and Personal Financial Planning from Utah State University. Specializes in individual tax preparation and small business advisory services. Demonstrates exceptional client communication skills combined with technical accounting expertise.
Olivia Peterson
Staff Accountant
Bachelors Degree in Accounting with 15+ years of experience across multiple accounting roles. Demonstrates versatility in staff accounting functions and combines technical proficiency with strong client relationship management capabilities.
Tyler Baker
Staff Accountant
Accounting student nearing graduation with Certified Bookkeeper designation. Brings fresh perspective and bilingual Spanish capabilities to client services. Specializes in payroll processing and foundational accounting support.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial compilations, payroll processing, and business tax planning services tailored to Utah companies' specific needs.
How do you support individual tax clients?
We offer personalized tax preparation and year-round tax planning services for individuals with complex financial situations.
What sets your firm apart from other CPAs?
Our combination of Big 4 accounting firm expertise with small business accessibility creates unique value for clients.
Can you integrate with my existing accounting software?
Yes, we specialize in QuickBooks customization and optimization for existing business accounting systems.
How do you handle payroll tax compliance?
We automate federal/state tax payments through EFTPS and ensure complete regulatory compliance with all employment tax requirements.
