Chief Executive Officer, Founder
Reno
Number of Employees: 28
Years in Nevada: 53
Years with Company: 15
How did you first get into your profession?
The tax and accounting profession is a family business. My grandfather was an accountant for the state of Nevada and my Dad was a CPA with Harrigan & Anderson, a firm he started in 1975. I guess you can say it’s in my blood.
What do you like most and least about your industry?
I enjoy helping clients solve their problems and find answers to their financial issues. Seeing a client realize a financial goal is extremely rewarding. The monthly deadlines are the least enjoyable part of the industry, but it’s a necessary part of what we do.
What would you want your legacy to future generations to be?
This industry is built on relationships. I’d like future generations to pride themselves in client service, delivering a product on or before its due and being a great resource to clients. Our firm is passionate about providing our clients with trusted tax and financial counsel and peace of mind. We work by our philosophy, “We love accounting, so you don’t have to.”
What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and utilize the resources available to you when you’re starting out. Partners and fellow CPAs are all a wealth of information. Stay up on your professional reading since the industry is changing daily and we must be prepared to advise our clients on the latest issues impacting their tax, accounting or money management needs.
What is a little known fact about yourself?
Many people may not know that I’m a good cook. When I’m not golfing, hunting, fishing, going to baseball games, or doing tax returns, I like to cook. My signature dish is garlic crusted wild duck breast served with asparagus spears and brown rice.
If you were President, what problem or concern would address first?
I would address the deficit. We must address our nation’s debt and the fact that we’ve saddled our future generation with an untenable situation. We have to learn to spend within our means.
