Business Details
33 Years
experience
Comprehensive Accounting Services in Fort Collins
At Rickards & Company & Company, we have dedicated ourselves to providing tailored financial solutions that empower our clients to achieve long-term success. With over 30 years of experience serving Fort Collins, Colorado, our team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and business advisory services to meet the unique needs of small to mid-sized businesses, non-profits, and individuals. We prioritize proactive strategies to minimize tax liabilities, maximize cash flow, and ensure compliance while offering personalized guidance through every stage of financial planning. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, which enables us to deliver specialized accounting software support and cost-saving benefits.For non-profit organizations, we provide comprehensive compliance solutions informed by decades of board-level experience in the sector. Through leadership coaching and transformative programs, we also help clients strengthen financial acumen and align business strategies with personal goals. Rooted in our local community, we strive to build lasting relationships by delivering actionable insights that drive measurable results.
Services
Tax Planning
Accounting
Non-Profit Services
Audits & Reviews
Business Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local Fort Collins experience in accounting and tax services
- Our team includes certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors with software discounts available
- Specialized non-profit accounting expertise from board-level industry veterans
- Personalized tax strategies to maximize after-tax cash flow and wealth
- Integrated business coaching to align financial goals with strategic growth
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help clients legally maximize income and assets through proactive strategies. We analyze evolving tax laws to identify savings opportunities, optimize cash flow, and align tax decisions with long-term financial goals. With expertise in individual, corporate, and estate tax matters, we provide customized solutions that ensure compliance while minimizing liabilities for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Accounting
We deliver comprehensive accounting solutions including system setup, financial reporting, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Our QuickBooks ProAdvisors provide software implementation, training, and 20-30% discounts on accounting tools. From payroll processing to budget forecasting, we handle complex financial operations so businesses can focus on core activities while maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
Non-Profit Services
Specialized accounting and compliance services for tax-exempt organizations address unique regulatory challenges. We offer tailored bookkeeping, grant tracking, and IRS reporting solutions informed by decades of board-level experience. Our team helps non-profits maintain compliance, optimize financial operations, and implement internal controls to ensure long-term sustainability and mission effectiveness.
Audits & Reviews
We provide financial reporting with varying assurance levels to meet organizational needs. Our audit and review services ensure transparency and compliance through rigorous examination of financial statements. For non-profits and businesses, we deliver accurate reporting that builds stakeholder confidence while identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.
Business Coaching
Transformative business coaching develops leadership capabilities and strategic thinking. Our CPA-led programs enhance financial acumen, improve decision-making, and align organizational goals with personal aspirations. Through executive coaching and change management strategies, we help business owners and professionals achieve growth objectives while strengthening team performance and operational effectiveness.
People
Jill Rickards
CPA & Leadership Coach
With 40+ years of experience, Jill Rickards & Company & Company is a certified public accountant and business coach specializing in financial strategy. She has owned three accounting firms, led transformative programs across continents, and served on multiple non-profit boards while developing expertise in middle-market company advisory.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full-cycle accounting, QuickBooks support, financial reporting, and business advisory services tailored to small and mid-sized companies.
How can tax planning benefit my business?
Our proactive tax planning identifies legal strategies to minimize liabilities, optimize cash flow, and align tax decisions with your business growth objectives.
Do you work with non-profit organizations?
Yes, we specialize in non-profit accounting, compliance, and board advisory services informed by decades of sector-specific experience.
What QuickBooks support do you provide?
As QuickBooks ProAdvisors, we offer software setup, training, and 20-30% discounts on accounting tools for businesses.
What leadership coaching services are available?
Our CPA-led coaching programs focus on financial acumen development, executive leadership training, and strategic growth planning for business owners.
How long have you served the Fort Collins community?
We've been providing accounting and advisory services in Fort Collins since 1993, with deep roots in the local business community.
