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3731 N Ramsey Rd #200
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
I have had an excellent experience working with Terry. His expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail is evident in every interaction. He took the time to understand our specific financial situation and offered clear guidance tailored to our needs. Communication is prompt and thorough, and his commitment to accuracy and compliance provides peace of mind. I highly recommend his services and Core Accounting & Consulting to others!
I have been a client of Core Accounting for many years now and can highly recommend them. They are always responsive to my questions and I can meet with them as well if I need to. I was also able to file everything by secure digital this year since we were on extended travel. Whenever I have a question they are there to explain it in terms I can understand. The whole office is always friendly and nice.
Core accounting has handled our taxes for many years. We started using them when we got audited one year after doing our own taxes. They were amazing and won the audit with no penalties. They have been in our corner ever since. Highly recommend them.
Great attention to detail and explanation of all of my options. Terry and Courtney Really helpful in working through some unique business tax issues in a very thorough manner. Very easy to work with and would recommend to anyone with business tax issues or compliance.
I've had Brian Tenney and his staff do my business and personal taxes since 2008. I have always had great results, largely due to the excellent communication with the whole team. Brian is a caring, competent and well seasoned CPA with my best interest at heart every year. He's always been a CPA I can trust, and would highly recommend.
I am so happy CORE Accounting did my mom's return. It was extensive and way over my capabilities. They did a great job and very timely. I would recommend this firm to anyone who needs help with their taxes and dealing with the IRS.
Working with Laurel at Core the last few years have been a huge relief. Taxes are complicated in dealing with my husbands' business but she brings a ton of expertise to the table, easing my mind. She bridges the knowledge gap when I need it. I just wish I found her sooner! Highly recommend.
I?ve had an excellent experience with Core! The team is professional, knowledgeable, and has gone above and beyond to ensure my financial needs are met. Their attention to detail and personalized service truly set them apart. Highly recommend!
CORE Accounting always takes great care of us @ tax time. I appreciate their excellent communication, professionalism, and prompt attention. I highly recommend their services.
Core Accounting is fantastic to work with! This is the first time the 2 business accounts and 3 personal accounts have ever been done before April 15 in the past have always had to file for extensions. The person i have been working with is one of the most knowledgeable accountants i have ever worked with!
I have been working with Brian and Core accounting since 2009. There is a reason I have not gone anywhere else. The service is personable and precise. They have grown in size but still retain the great personal service. They embrace new technology and implement tools and services that streamline your business.
I work primarily with Laurel, Erin, and David and to say that these people have helped me out in so many accounting ways does not even begin to describe their value! Their entire team gets to know YOU, your family, your needs, your strengths, and your weaknesses. They meet you where you are at and relieve the stress and worry of tax needs. I highly recommend them!
Absolutely the most experienced, talented and kind people you could work with. Laurel especially has been amazing. Highly recommend this business.
We are very pleased with the tax preparation service Julie Grunzweig at CORE accounting has provided my husband and I. We moved to Couer d Alene ID 5 years ago and it was intimidating looking for a CPA in a new state. Working with Julie is like working with a trusted friend who has your best interests in mind. I highly recommend her services.
We have used Core accounting for about 10 years now. They always do a great job for us in a timely and consider matter. We feel lucky to have connected with and plan to continue to take advantage of the great service that they provide.
Austin Allen was great. Austin was very professional and he answered all my questions. My returns were ready on time. This is my first year using CORE to prepare my tax returns. I would highly recommend them.
I can honestly say that I do not like tax season, BUT I love having CORE as my accounting firm. They have made life so much easier for me and their guidance has been invaluable. For both my business and personal accounting needs they are the BEST!!
Core Accounting has been providing quality and accurate Tax processing and filing services personally and for my business for over 5 years. They always have my best interest in mind in everything they are involved in for my personal and business accounting needs.
CORE Accounting has been doing our personal and business taxes for the past 15 plus years and have been running our payroll and even now doing our month end books. CORE has helped us grow and continue to establish our business in the community. We are so thankful for the professional team at CORE Accounting.
Very good to work with throughout the annual tax preparation process. They provide great advice and handle things well when they are a bit complicated. They provide great team to work with as well. The office staff is proficient and friendly.
Core does accurate work. They are extremely helpful and friendly. Their portal system is convenient for document sharing. They take a lot of tax preparation anxiety away.
Fantastic service! They took the time to understand my tax situation well. They provided very straightforward documents. And they were available for any questions I had during the process. Highly recommend!
I had several tax trivia items this year, both business and personal. Changing marital status, W-2 work across three states, IRA rollover, etc. Terry and the team at CORE were helpful, quick, and reasonably priced.
Terry and Alishia were such a huge help this tax season. As a new business owner, it is easy to feel like you are floating alone in the middle of the ocean, but they are here to throw you a life preserver and bring you home. I could not recommend them more to someone looking for personal or business tax and accounting help.
Very professional. Dealt with Terry Andrus and he was personable and excellent in answering any questions we had. Work was completed well ahead of tax day with no issues. Definitely recommend them
Kriss and I are delighted with your work. Your staff is very professional and knowledgeable. We will continue to use your services for our annual tax preparation in the future. Thank you, The Leadbetter's
CORE has been great. Very helpful and responsive with questions for business and personal taxes. Kerri does a fantastic job!
Laurel and Courtney are always very happy to help and knowledgeable. I?m happy with they?re services and will continue to utilize Core accounting in the future!
I've been using CORE for my tax prep for years now, and they are always super friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!
Been having our business and personal taxes done here for years now. Always super quick and Julie has always been a big help as weve expanded over the years and run into new ares we needed help navigating.
We have been working with Core Accounting & Consulting for several years now, and we couldn't be more pleased with the service we've received. Their team consistently provides exceptional support and expertise when it comes to tax preparation. They are thorough, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, making what can often be a stressful process feel seamless and straightforward. Core Accounting has earned our full trust with their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. They've guided us through
This is our 2nd year using CORE Accounting and we've been very happy with their service. Ideas recommend them.
I love working with Julie each year! The whole staff makes the process smooth and easy!
Kerrie was my accountant and she was extremely informative, professional, and kind. I?m going to continue going back to this place for my taxes because they were just outstanding.
Helpful and knowledgeable - always responds quickly and gets our taxes done in a very timely manner! Would highly recommend.
Fast, accurate, & helpful as always! We'll keep coming back to Core Accounting for all our tax needs.
Timely, efficient, and always kind and accommodating. So happy with their service and handling my family?s taxes.
CORE has been awesome to work with We look forward to our ongoing relationship with CORE for many more years
Outstanding customer service and response times! CORE does a great job all around!!
Great tax service from Terry Andrus!! Reliable, thoughtful, and dedicated accountant...and overall nice guy.
I've worked with core accounting for the last few years and am pleased with their professionalism and thorough accounting
CORE Accounting has been doing my tax returns for a few years now and I couldn't be happier.
My long time and trusted accountant moved away. Tried another firm, it was not the right fit for me. Have used CORE for several years now and give them an A+. They are accurate, attentive and give excellent financial advice. I contact Brian prior to any investments, business changes, etc. and Christiana is brilliant. It?s like Batman and Wonder Woman! Highly recommend.
Julie is great. Very responsive and makes things understandable.
always very professional and quick on getting my taxes done
Our company, Mountain Madness Soap, have been using CORE Accounting's services for the last several years and have nothing but good things to say about them. We use them for bookkeeping, payroll, monthly tax and insurance payments, and end of year taxes both for the business and personally. They are very responsive and highly attentive to detail. Everyone is very nice and easy to work with. Working with CORE as we grew was probably one of the best decisions we ever made.
Really good customer service, accurate tax services great place!
I've been working with CORE for ~6 years and have been happy with their service at many stages of growing my business (team of 1 to team of 7) and family (myself to wife and three kids). Terry takes exceptional care of us: replies promptly, gives thorough advice, and works quickly.
We use CORE Accounting for both our business and personal needs and are impressed with their level of service. The staff has attention to detail, great organization skills, excellent communication lines, and is knowledgeable about very specific and uncommon tax situations such as BitCoin. We have been more than pleased and would recommend CORE Accounting for both business and personal uses.
Kerri at CORE Accounting & Consulting has literally saved my life. Her knowledge of Taxes has saved me thousands of dollars on my taxes from tax rules and laws that I would never have been aware of. Kerri is a very intelligent, caring individual. In the past, I have never pay someone to complete my taxes. But I will now ALWAYS have Kerri take that responsibility off my plate. Thank you so very much Kerri!
We?ve used Core since we started our business. They are the best! Always so responsive to our questions or needs and on the ball when it come to our payroll and tax filings. Running a business is hard but not quite as much with Core Accounting on our team.
CORE Accounting is great! Been working with them for years and have been very happy with the whole team there & how they?ve done my taxes. Recommend them very highly based on great experience!
I have worked with CORE for over a year on bookkeeping and payroll issues for my small company. They are friendly, highly knowledgeable, and timely. They care about your bottom line. I'd recommend them to anyone!
I would be lost without them!!!! I would give 10 stars if I could.
Core Accounting is a friendly and professional accounting company. Brian is extremely knowledgeable in business and has been a great asset to our company. The Core team currently handles our company payroll, monthly bookkeeping, financial income balance sheets, and our year end taxes. I strongly advise any business to seriously consider the Core Accounting Team for all their services and business consulting!
We love working with Core. They are so patient with all our questions and definitely have the heart of teachers. They are quick to respond to our emails. They initiate our taxes and email us with the total long before they are due.
Communicated well, feel like they did a great job.
"Choosing to always retain a good name" is their motto. In our eyes Brian and his dedicated staff continue to live up to that principle year after year. Our business is thriving with help from their professional services and counsel. Excellent company!!
Core took me in as a new client during their busy tax season. They?re very knowledgeable on top of patient, kind, helpful. They made things so easy for me, an accounting firm I can trust.
Thanks Team! Your care and experience is unmatched.
Kerri, Brian, Chloe and the team at CORE provide friendly, highly responsive service. In addition to everything else, Kerri learned our ERP and helped me discover how it works with QB. They are the best!
Friendly, helpful, knowledgable ... all things I've come to count on from CORE! Laurel and the team have been patient, answered my questions, and provided great service, even though I was getting set up during the craziest time of the year for them (tax season). Thank you!!
Exceptional service!! Brian and Kerri have been very helpful and keep our accounting on track. I highly recommend Core Accounting. Thank you for your hard work on our behalf. Robert and Cheryl
Core accounting are amazing and helpful!
Julie and the whole team is wonderful!
Wow what can I say about Brian and Core Accounting. I would highly recommend them. He will work with you from everything like opening your business to a full established business. Contact Brian today you will be happy you did!!
CORE has been taking care of my company, ADAPT Prosthetics and Orthotics LLC since 2010. They've never let me down. I highly recommend.
I have had a great experience with Brian and the rest of the staff at Core. I have several companies and Core has been essential for managing my complicated returns. Very professional and efficient.
I can't even imagine running my business without Brian and his team. Always top notch service. Honest, knowledgeable, and professional. I never doubt their work. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a CPA
Professional, timely, excellent communications, great staff!!!
Worked with Kerri these past 5 years Great experience. Knowledgable, thorough, and quick to respond to questions.
always professional and very helpful
Always timely and dependable.
Terry was professional and knowledgeable. Worth the cost for piece of mind.
Literally always there when I need them for countless years now! Thank you Brian and Team!
Overall, Core proved themselves to be reasonable and professional. Thank you.
Very professional great communication will go through them again.
Every year they would forget to turn in something or it was late. This caused me a lot of money over the years. I'm going else where.
Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.
Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.