Kathy Cantu, CPA
Partner
I work alongside my clients providing consulting throughout the year so they can grow their business and understand what they should expect when their tax return is complete. The client interaction is what keeps me engaged.
OVERVIEW
I consult and interact with my clients so they can focus on their business and trust that their accounting needs are in good hands.
My communication varies for each client and is tailored to their needs. I introduce clients to at least one additional person on my team so clients can always hear back from us within a day or two - their needs are important to us.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. We have been lucky enough to coach their soccer teams for seventeen seasons while now sitting back supporting them in their high school teams. We also enjoy fishing and spending time with our animals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants – Western Slope Chapter, President
Designations/Licensures
- Certified Public Accountant
Education
- Bachelor's Degree, Accounting – Colorado Mesa University F/K/A Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colorado
KNOWLEDGE
Client Work
- Provides consulting services related to different aspects of the business and in various industries. Provides knowledge of what other industries are seeing and experiencing to allow clients to adapt to situations.
- Assisted clients with multiple business transactions including implementing estate/trust planning, getting their businesses ready to sell, acquiring new businesses and diversifying their business portfolio. Performed cost analysis and other economic factors help ensure success of these strategies.
- Takes continuing education to stay on top of the changing regulations so clients do not have to try and read through many pages of legislation. Colorado decoupling from some of the Federal regulations will impact clients and may skew some of their business decisions if tax impact is their main goal.
COMMUNITY
Community Involvement
- Caprock Academy, Board of Director, Treasurer
- Habitat for Humanity, Financial Literacy Liaison