At Auer CPA, we believe accounting isn’t just about numbers — it’s about relationships. As Fort Collins accountants, we’re proud to partner with local businesses at every stage, helping them solve challenges, reduce stress, and build stronger futures.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Fort Collins accountants like us help small businesses thrive.
Helping a Flooring Company Get a Grip on Job Costs and Cash Flow
👉 The challenge: This Fort Collins flooring company was busy, but their cash flow didn’t reflect it. They struggled to track job costs accurately, which made it hard to know where they were making or losing money. Plus, managing materials, subcontractor payments, and invoices was creating cash flow crunches.
👉 Our solution: We helped them implement job costing tools, set up cash flow forecasting, and streamlined invoicing so they could keep projects profitable and stay ahead of expenses.
How Fort Collins accountants at AuerCPA helped: Job costing setup, cash flow planning, smarter invoicing, greater financial clarity.
Supporting a Tech Startup with Tax Credits and Strategy
👉 The challenge: Like many startups, they focused on innovation — not taxes. They didn’t realize they qualified for valuable tax credits for research and development. They were paying more than necessary and lacked a long-term tax strategy.
👉 Our solution: We identified and secured R&D tax credits, freeing up funds to reinvest in growth. We also created a tax roadmap aligned with their scaling goals.
How Fort Collins accountants at AuerCPA helped: Tax credit identification, strategic planning, growth-focused advice.
Assisting a Family-Owned Construction Company with Payroll and Taxes
👉 The challenge: A Fort Collins construction company was handling payroll manually, struggling to stay compliant with tax filings, and losing track of job-specific costs. Their admin time was eating into profitability.
👉 Our solution: We streamlined payroll with automated systems, set up job costing reports, and took over tax filings so they could focus on building, not paperwork.
How Fort Collins accountants at AuerCPA helped: Payroll automation, job costing support, tax compliance, efficiency gains.
Guiding a Business Owner Through Retirement and Sale
👉 The challenge: After 30+ years, the owner of a successful local business was ready to retire but felt overwhelmed by how to value the business, handle taxes from the sale, and set up a retirement plan. They worried about losing hard-earned wealth to taxes.
👉 Our solution: We provided guidance on business valuation, worked with legal partners on the sale, created a tax-efficient exit strategy, and helped establish a retirement income plan that reflected their goals.
How Fort Collins accountants at AuerCPA helped: Exit planning, tax minimization, retirement readiness, peace of mind.
Whether you’re just starting out, growing fast, or planning your next chapter, Fort Collins accountants like Auer CPA are here to help you navigate the challenges and find clarity.
Let’s chat — see how we can support your next step.