Award-winning CPA firm powered by 250+ years of combined tax, accounting, and CFO expertise. CMP is a trusted Layton CPA firm serving privately held businesses and individuals across Utah for more than 45 years. Our certified public accountants provide full-service accounting, tax, and consulting support to help clients strengthen their financial position and long-term outlook. Services include income tax preparation, outsourced CFO support, business valuations, audits, bookkeeping, payroll, proactive tax strategy, retirement plan administration, crypto tax services, and more. CMP serves Cache, Weber, Davis, Washington, and nearby counties, offering secure remote accounting statewide and nationwide for businesses and individuals.
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Providing comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services statewide
- Over four decades supporting Utah businesses and communities
- Expert CPAs delivering strategic financial leadership and guidance
- Full-service bookkeeping, payroll, audit, and outsourced CFO solutions
- Dedicated to maximizing client wealth and long-term financial success
- Experienced team committed to reliable service and meaningful relationships
Payment methods
- Checks
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
Our firm delivers comprehensive tax planning and preparation designed to legally minimize your tax burden. We take a forward-thinking approach, offering personalized strategies for individuals and businesses while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Clients rely on us to interpret changing tax regulations and address unusual financial events. Every return is prepared with meticulous attention to available opportunities for savings.
We support clients requiring CPA-prepared, compiled, reviewed, or audited financial statements by coordinating directly with their teams and any involved third parties. Our clearly defined processes ensure efficient completion of each engagement, while our industry experience strengthens the quality of our recommendations. We focus on providing timely, accurate reporting that meets your needs and reinforces stakeholder confidence.
Our valuation professionals offer comprehensive business appraisal services designed to support transactions such as acquisitions, sales, and buy-sell agreements. With Certified Valuation Analysts on our team, we apply established methodologies and maintain compliance with industry standards. We focus on producing reliable valuations that help reduce risk and enhance decision-making. Clients rely on us for knowledgeable guidance throughout the valuation process.
We provide clients with estate and business succession planning designed to simplify complex tax rules and support effective transfer strategies. Working collaboratively with legal and financial professionals, we help ensure plans are accurately implemented and fully compliant. Our team also offers trust administration guidance, business transition planning, and charitable solutions, delivering information in a clear, educational manner.
We assist crypto investors in understanding and meeting their IRS reporting obligations. Our team applies its knowledge of blockchain activity to help you accurately track transactions, report gains and losses, and avoid unnecessary tax overpayments. Whether you trade, mine, or hold digital assets, we guide you through the requirements and ensure compliance with current tax rules.
We support business owners with structured bookkeeping and payroll services designed to keep financial information accurate and current. Our team documents income and expenses, prepares internal financial statements, and ensures your books remain well-organized. We additionally handle payroll calculations and employee payments. With our professionals managing these duties, you can devote greater attention to advancing your business.
We regularly see small businesses relying on their accounting software only for basic transactions, leaving valuable reporting capabilities unused. Our role is to help clients understand how the right software can organize financial data and support stronger decision-making. We provide guidance, training, and implementation tailored to each industrys requirements. Our team ensures your system functions effectively for your operations.
We offer professional retirement plan consulting focused on developing plan designs that support your companys objectives and regulatory responsibilities. Our CPAs and ASPPA-trained team assist with defined contribution arrangements, including flexible 401k and Profit Sharing configurations. We help you evaluate features that best serve your priorities while meeting DOL and IRS rules. Our service emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and dependable plan administration for employers of all sizes.
People
Richard K. Poulson
CPA Managing Partner
Rich is the type of person that people enjoy having around.
He is completely dedicated to any task at hand, whether it involves creating a client's estate plan, conducting business valuations, or spending time with his family on vacation.
His objective is to assist in adding value to your business. With Rich involved, you can feel at ease with the result of any project. You are aware that he will be truthful, allocate the necessary time to the project, and always provide his best effort.
He is completely dedicated to any task at hand, whether it involves creating a client's estate plan, conducting business valuations, or spending time with his family on vacation.
His objective is to assist in adding value to your business. With Rich involved, you can feel at ease with the result of any project. You are aware that he will be truthful, allocate the necessary time to the project, and always provide his best effort.
Reviews (7)
Bob Mayhew
Mar 24, 2025
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Russell Jenson
Jan 08, 2025
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Shay Munk
Nov 15, 2022
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Yvonne Nelson
Nov 07, 2020
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I have worked with Cook Martin Poulson since 2011. They are fast, reliable and super helpful. I know that at the end of the day, they have my back and it makes running my business affairs so much easier! I love their responsiveness and willingness to help even when they are swamped! Thank you Jessica, Dave and Erik!
Chris Fawson
Oct 12, 2020
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Best accountants in the state! I've always done my own taxes through HR and Turbo but had a few too many forms this time around and decided to have them done by Brady. He opened my eyes and explained some extra credits I was eligible for, answered all my dumb questions, and helped me and my wife get the biggest return we have yet! We have told all our friends and family to use these guys because they're the best in the business!
Matt Meldrum
Sep 10, 2020
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Shaun Morrow was very responsive, professional, friendly and was a great help with my corporate tax return. I was in need of getting the job done in a very short time frame and although it was a very simple return he treated me as if my return was still very important. He understood the urgency that I had for completing my return and made me feel that my return was just as important as a larger corporations' return. I would recommend Shaun Morrow to anyone!
Sandy Klein
Aug 16, 2020
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