I have some things to say about Kaleigh Canavan and the team at Canavan, Syddall & Associates…read more First, disclosures: Since October 1st, 2018 (that was 14 *business days ago) I have been employed full-time at Canavan, Syddall & Associates as their receptionist. Before that, Kaleigh was my business coach as I established and ran my own small business endeavor. Before that, she was my friend, before that, my accountant, and before that, an impressive woman who I really, really wanted to hang out with. Now, the story: When Kaleigh was my accountant, starting in 2012, she taught me expectations to have for my employer and my colleagues in terms of asking for the compensation I deserved at work. She brought assets to my attention that I allowed to lapse and taught me more than I'd ever known before about being ready for the tax man. She illuminated much of the logic of tax law (which is NOT the same as regular logic) at the state and Federal level. She grew her business by focusing on the community she comes from, which is the live music industry in Denver. She continues to support this community by providing free tax workshops for creatives and affordable rates for straightforward tax returns. Soon, she was my friend, the accountant. As her business grew, Kaleigh became more than an accountant. She merged her business with GS Accounting and gained capacity for bookkeeping and business advising. This was in the nick of time for me as I left my job and flung myself into the wilderness of small business ownership. My first year was wildly successful and insanely upsetting and when, at my lowest, I truly thought I would give up and fall over face first onto the floor, instead I asked the most successful small business owner I knew for help and she took me in and helped. She let me cry about it (privately, thanks) and then she shook me a little (metaphorically) and told me to put my big girl pants on and own the life I wanted. Her advice was practical: honest without being brutal, sensitive without being pitying, and encouraging without losing touch with the realities of my situation. I was reinvigorated, focused and intent again, and finally able to shake off my paralyzing fear of failure and go forward. I would not have been able to do that without her guidance, advice, and earned & learned expertise. I understand why business advising is Kaleigh's favorite part of her work. Even with the new energy, the facts are: my business is highly seasonal and still young, we're aging like everyone does, and we own property in the USA, therefore we need reliable income and health insurance while we chase our dreams. So, when Kaleigh began looking for a new receptionist so as to provide training and career growth for her current receptionist (an amazing and rare boss move), it seemed like an ideal fit and so far, is. So, for those of you keeping track at home, in the past 6 years Kaleigh Canavan and Canavan, Syddall & Associates has provided me with: accurate tax filing, stability, business advice, life advice, friendship, an excellent and deeply respectful work environment with the flexibility and freedom to continue developing my own way in the world, new professional relationships with remarkable humans, and a sense of place in a world where I felt placeless for long enough to scare me. Kaleigh's guiding principles are spaced evenly and immovably around her moral compass and they guide all her decision-making. She is wise, funny, authentic, efficient, educated, and realistic. I'm grateful to have her as a boss, a friend, and a mentor and anyone in need of help with taxes, business advising, bookkeeping, and/or payroll would be well-advised to reach out to her. And hey! When you call, I'll answer the phone!

As a ten year business owner my experience has been having the right TEAM is crucial to success and…read moregrowth. That team includes all the nerve centers around your immediate staff such as book keeping and payroll. We have almost always had to settle on who we signed with. NOT ANY MORE! We found Canavan Syddall & Associates and now have the best of both worlds. We have the power of a huge company with the personalization of a small shop. The energy and passion they portray is contagious and unmatched. They are focused on You, Your business, Your goals. Without hesitation I recommend CS&A to everyone I talk to!

I contacted Brook's company as I had some questions during my start up phase. I asked to pay for…read morean hour or so of consulting to have my questions addressed. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I was put through to him and he had a few minutes to spare before his next client arrived. He took the time to listen to what I was doing, answer my questions and provided additional ideas. What an incredible stress reduction! I would definitely go back to him for services once the company is up, running and large enough to need services.

From the owner: Taxes, Payroll and Bookkeeping for small businesses and Individualsread more

I have worked with Susanne and I have never met a more detailed, competent CPA who is full of tax…read moresavings advice. You will not find many CPAs who fully engage in tax planning all year long which helps reduce tax liabilities. There are so many strategies available to help save on taxes and Susanne is brilliant with her advice. Susanne gets my five stars... she is worth it!

I have known Susanne Robert for nearly 10 years. We have worked together and I can honestly say,…read moreshe is one accountant who gets having exceptional customer service. I have always know Susanne to have loyal clients and I always get my calls returned in a timely manner. Beyond her customer service excellence, she is an experienced CPA who is very good at what she does. I highly recommend Susanne and her team!

The most rudest people i have ever came in contact with. She told me she worked at the IRS then…read moreproceeded to lecture me on how to run a business. If you know so much then why do you work here! Such a joke.

Great service and nice people. See Bob Letchworth for great service and brilliant tax work.read more

I've worked with Kelly and she's teamed on work with many of our clients in Denver metro/ Lakewood…read more The professionalism and knowledge of Kelly and Cornerstone CPA shows in the work they do. Any tax advice question or issue I've presented Cornerstone... they always deliver.

I've rarely had worse customer service, anywhere, than I experienced with this firm, and the owner,…read moreKelly McDonald. We met in March, when she agreed to do my personal taxes, we spent over an hour reviewing all my paperwork (I'd spent almost the whole weekend prior, filling out their 31-page extensive tax organizer!), and she said she'd just have time to get it done by April 15th, given all her customers and work she had in front of her. She never completed my taxes, at all, never returned any phone calls, after that, never responded to emails, her office never answered any phone calls, and I had no idea if they had gone out of business, or moved, or what was going on with my tax return and expected refund, and it was now June! I drove to her office finally, and it was open, and fully staffed, etc. I asked for my paperwork, which was quickly returned to me. Kelly said she was sorry, but she was just too busy. I asked why she couldn't have just let me know, or responded to my phone calls or emails, and she just shrugged, and said she was sorry, very dismissively and insincerely. She may be knowledgeable, as another reviewer says, but if she never responds or performs as promised, even doing a bare minimum of service to her customers, knowledge doesn't really matter. I can't say her business has any positives, since they're not trustworthy, or responsive, or responsible, in any way, to their clients. 0 stars, if that choice existed.

Richard knocked it out of the park for me today and got my taxes done quickly and carefully. Thank…read moreyou!!!

They were amazing... total last minute with a very complicated returns and they exceeded all of my…read moreexpectations! Many thanks to Mr. Ed Landon! Cannot say enough good things. Fully recommend to anyone that gets dizzy by their returns.

Awesome! Accurate and professional . . …read more Have been using for years and have been consistently great.

First time using a CPA for my taxes. Very friendly, helpful, informative and prompt. Secure…read morecommunications the whole way through. Will use again.

Susan was our accountant for 10 years, which was the entire time we owned our business, which…read moreconsisted of a motel, grocery store and rental property. Not only is she a excellent account, she is trustworthy, reliable, very efficient and extremely easy to work with. I truly don't know what we would have done without her for those years. She always went above and beyond for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you Sue for all those years of keeping our books, we wish you much success in Unparalleled Accounting.

From the owner: Financial Planning: We will assess every aspect of your financial life and help you learn to budget…read moreand build a strategy to meet your financial objectives and goals Budgeting: Both personal and business. We will help you create a budget plan for your spending and saving money. Bookkeeping: Manage daily/weekly/monthly transactions. 1099's and W-2's. Prior years accounting: If you are behind on your books, we will bring you current. Forensic accounting: Do you suspect fraud? We can analysis your books in order to locate any discrepancies. Financials: Monthly, quarterly and annual financial preparation. Your books will be ready for your tax preparer! Other: Cash flow and Budgeting.