Award-winning CPA firm driven by over 250 years of combined experience in tax, accounting, and CFO services. CMP is a reliable Layton CPA firm that has been serving privately held businesses and individuals throughout Utah for over 45 years. Our certified public accountants offer comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting services to assist clients in enhancing their financial standing and long-term prospects.Services provided include preparation of income tax, outsourced CFO support, business valuation, audit, bookkeeping, payroll, proactive tax planning, administration of retirement plans, crypto tax services, and others. CMP provides services to Cache, Weber, Davis, Washington, and surrounding counties, and also offers secure remote accounting services statewide and nationwide to businesses and individuals.
Business 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 tax planning and preparation services are built around anticipating client needs and reducing liabilities through thoughtful, individualized strategies. We assist with personal and business returns, ensuring compliance while uncovering every applicable deduction and credit. As advisors, we help clients manage unique financial events and long-term planning opportunities. Accuracy, insight, and proactive guidance define our service philosophy.
We assist businesses seeking reliable financial statements by collaborating with management and third parties to determine the appropriate service level. Our team outlines what is needed, performs each engagement with efficiency, and applies extensive industry experience to support informed decision-making. Our goal is to provide timely reporting and practical guidance that aligns with your organizational needs and stakeholder expectations.
We offer valuation services designed to help business owners navigate major financial events, from mergers to charitable contributions to succession planning. Our Certified Valuation Analysts follow accepted valuation standards and remain current with industry developments. We strive to produce credible, objective assessments tailored to your needs. Our work helps you confidently approach both immediate decisions and long-term planning.
Our estate and succession planning services emphasize tax expertise, proper plan structure, and strategic wealth transfers. We partner with attorneys and advisors to ensure each plan is executed as intended and aligns with governing laws. We also guide clients through trust administration, business succession planning, and charitable giving, clearly explaining each step to support well-informed choices.
We provide structured crypto tax services designed to help you understand your obligations and report digital asset transactions with confidence. Our professionals clarify IRS expectations for capital gains, mining income, and NFT activity, ensuring your filings reflect accurate values. With careful analysis and thorough reporting, we help safeguard you from costly mistakes and unnecessary tax liabilities.
We offer comprehensive bookkeeping and payroll solutions that streamline the financial side of your operations. Our bookkeeping team handles routine transaction tracking and prepares internal-use financial statements to keep your information organized and accessible. Our payroll specialists manage paycheck preparation and delivery. With these responsibilities covered, you can confidently maintain focus on your core business objectives.
We often encounter businesses that record transactions in their accounting software without utilizing features designed for strategic reporting. Our consulting services help you identify and implement the platform that best fits your operational needs. We train your team and offer industry-aligned recommendations. Our goal is to ensure your software supports accurate summaries and meaningful financial evaluations.
Our retirement plan services are built on technical expertise and a commitment to supporting your business through well-designed plan structures. With guidance from CPAs and ASPPA professionals, we assist in creating and administering defined contribution plans tailored to your objectives. We help you understand available plan options, compliance obligations, and design flexibility. Our team ensures your plan remains effective, compliant, and aligned with your workforce strategy.
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 (13)
Dan Seymour
Nov 30, 2025
Nicholas Meadows
Aug 22, 2024
Rodger Harper
Aug 09, 2024
Shay Munk
Nov 15, 2022
Mark Trevino
May 31, 2021
Derek Larsen
Jan 31, 2021
Yvonne Nelson
May 20, 2020
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!
Matt Meldrum
Dec 04, 2019
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!
Chris Fawson
Nov 17, 2019
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!
Vicky Steinbrech
May 06, 2016
Our company has worked with Cook Martin Poulson for almost 10 years now. They have handled everything from our company payroll, to corporate taxes, and retirement plan reporting. We feel like everyone at CMP understands the challenges we face as a small business owner. In fact, we can turn to many of the professionals at this firm and know we are in good hands.
Andrew Jordan
Feb 09, 2016
After several years of using different accountants for our yearly tax preparation my wife and I decided to try Cook, Martin, Poulson Accounting Firm. They are not the cheapest accountants, but they are the most through, professional, and accommodating to our situation. Within the firm we have been working directly with Mrs. Charlotte Petersen. We decided to go with a local firm that we could build a strong relationship with over the years. Charlotte has been easily approachable, answers our questions in a timely manner, and she has been extremely professional. We look forward to many more years with this firm and Charlotte. I highly recommend this professional firm for your accounting needs.
David Mountainman
Jan 22, 2016
I've worked with Dave Cash at CMP for many years and have been thoroughly pleased with his excellent work. I've gained a high level of trust in his knowledge and judgment. Each year I give him the information for both my personal and business returns, and then I turn my brain off, having full confidence that my returns will be accurate and will include all applicable deductions and credits. I am very pleased with Dave and CMP.
Randy Bliss
Jan 16, 2014
Cook, Martin, Poulson has been doing our taxes since 2005. They have never missed a beat. The advice they have given us through the years has saved us 10's of thousands of dollars. Whenever I have called them for tax advice throughout the year, they have always responded quickly with exactly the information I have needed to make important decisions.
This year, due to their diligence and meticulous attention to detail over the past eight years, they were able to use an investment loss that I had forgotten about. This changed what we thought was going to be a substantial 'amount owed' this year into a refund. We love these guys!
This year, due to their diligence and meticulous attention to detail over the past eight years, they were able to use an investment loss that I had forgotten about. This changed what we thought was going to be a substantial 'amount owed' this year into a refund. We love these guys!