All too often, small business leaders are forced to wear the "accounting" hat, regardless of whether they have any accounting experience. At Stockman Kast Ryan + Co., that's the only hat we wear.

As a small business, we appreciate the challenges our clients face. And we believe our clients receive the greatest benefit from our services when we assign teams of highly experienced, versatile professionals to serve them. Even though our primary focus is accounting, our partners and employees continuously receive up-to-date individual and group training through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and as an independent member of DFK International/USA, so that we can continue to provide you with the most relevant service possible. DFK/USA has locations in over 30 major markets throughout the United States and representation in 70 countries. Our affiliation with DFK provides our clients with resources throughout the world and provides us with a means to share technical expertise and to assist clients with obtaining services on a national and international level.

Industries served include, but are not limited to:

• Auto dealers
• Farming and Ranching
• Financial institutions
• High tech
• Manufacturing

We'll help your business plan beyond April 15 and prepare for the future by keeping the lines of communication open every day of the year. And we are always monitoring trends and changes within your industry and in the marketplace so that you can make informed business decisions.

Small Business services include:

• Preparation of federal and state income tax returns
• Audits, reviews and compilation of financial statements
• Income tax planning
• Assistance with IRS audits
• Business planning
• Bookkeeping services
• Cash flow projections and other consulting services
  

Meet Jeff Talus, CPA
Experience: Jeff has over 22 years experience as a Certified Public Accountant, primarily focusing on closely held businesses, not-for-profit organizations, estate planning and auto dealerships.

Education: B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Denver.

Professional and Civic Activities: He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs. His background includes serving on numerous boards of directors of non-profit organizations in the Pikes Peak region, including the Children’s Museum of Colorado Springs and the Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Jeff is also a member of the Pikes Peak Sertoma Club.

Meet Keith Stockman, CPA
Experience: Keith has over 33 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, including five years of experience as the chief financial officer of an international not-for-profit organization. His primary areas of expertise include start-up and small- to medium-sized businesses, farming and ranching, and individuals. He provides services in tax planning, estate planning and business planning to many of the firm’s clients.

Education: B.S, Fort Hays State University; M.S., Fort Hays State University.

Professional and Civic Activities: He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA). Keith completed the AICPA certification program for Personal Financial Specialists. He served as the treasurer of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and as a director of the Colorado College Business and Community Alliance. He is vice president and past president of the Colorado Springs Sertoma Club and past chairman of the board. Keith is a member and past Master of Ramah (Masonic) Lodge and a former member and past chairman of the CSCPA’s Management of an Accounting Practice Committee. He is currently a director of the Carl George Bjorkman Charitable Foundation.