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Joe Detrow, CPA

joe.detrow@darkhorse.cpa

TITLE

Associate Principal

HOMETOWN

Oak Ridge, TN

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

15

EDUCATION

"Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one. Don't Implement promises, but keep them." - CS Lewis

Joe Detrow is a Certified Public Accountant with 15 years of experience delivering strategic tax advisory and accounting solutions to a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations. Renowned for his analytical precision and personalized approach, Joe helps individuals and organizations navigate complex financial landscapes, optimizing outcomes and fostering growth. His deep commitment to understanding each client's unique needs has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients across the United States.

Based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Joe is a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he honed his expertise in accounting. He brings a proactive and client-centric philosophy to his work, ensuring that his tax and financial strategies are both effective and aligned with the goals of the businesses and individuals he serves.

Outside of his professional life, Joe enjoys the tranquility of country living with his wife and four daughters. His household also includes Socks, a Bernedoodle, Marshmallow, a cat, and 12 well-cared-for chickens. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Joe finds inspiration in hiking and camping adventures through the Smoky Mountains. A passionate football fan, he never misses an opportunity to cheer for his favorite teams.

Specialties

High-Net Worth Individuals

Strategic Tax Planning

Business Tax Strategy

Multi-State Tax

Bookkeeping Compliance

Cash Flow Analysis

Forecasting and Budgeting

Industries

Real Estate

Professional Services

Construction

Manufacturing & Distribution

First Class Small Business Advisory Service from Your Knoxville CPA

At Dark Horse CPAs, we focus on advisory first. Having a 1-to-1 relationship with our clients is the most important element of every engagement. Whether you need tax, accounting or wealth planning, our team of CPAs and Wealth Advisors are focused on ensuring we are maximizing your Tax Strategy, minimizing your tax burden, ensuring your accounting function is operating the way it should, so that you don't get "surprised" throughout the year.

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JOE DETROW, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Dark Horse provides me the unique opportunity to take my experience and build a strong relationship with each of my clients. Giving both of us the time and attention needed to create life-long Tax & Accounting strategies that can positively impact them and their businesses.

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80%

Net Promoter Score

The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 80% of our clients would recommend us to a friend.

Net Promoter Score

Companies use this metric to gauge how happy their customers are with their services. It's calculated by taking the percentage of "promoters" minus the % of "detractors. "The average NPS score for the accounting industry is 39%, less than the DMV! We believe it's important to share that we have successfully fulfilled our promise to WOW clients and consistently monitor this metric to ensure we continue to deliver on the highest level.

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5-Star Reviews

When someone shares their experience with us online, we find it extremely valuable to know where we've exceeded expectations and where we can improve. Many of our clients decide to engage with us as a result of reading about other Dark Horse clients’ experiences. Even when things do not go as planned, we do everything we can to make it right.

90%

Retention Rate

We're all about creating long-lasting, value-added relationships.

Retention Rate

This is the frequency of repeat business from our clients that work with us. This means that 9 out of 10 clients use us for subsequent years. That shows us that people enjoy working with our CPAs, are pleased with the work, and want to continue with Dark Horse over the long term.

Nancy R.

I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.

Kyle T.

With our prior accountant we didn't feel we were receiving adequate tax guidance and felt we were always paying more than our fair share of taxes. We have been very pleased with the service we have received with Adam Ripperdan. He has taken the time to review in detail our current situation and upcoming plans. With that information he has helped us create tax strategies for our businesses, investments, and personal taxes that not only help us save on taxes but also helps us plan for the future. I highly recommend Dark Horse CPAs.

Patrick W.

I was referred to Max by a friend who is also a small business owner. I was definitely in need of direction when it came to my finances. After speaking with Max I was able to understand how I can be efficient in the accounting side of my business and he and his team is there to guide me every step of the way. I'm now confident I have the right team watching my books I highly recommend Max and Dark Horse CPAs.

Marisa M.

I had the pleasure of working with Stella and she was absolutely incredible. I had received what I suspected was bad advice from a previous tax preparer, and I was looking for another professional opinion on a specific tax situation. I found Dark Horse and Stella and I couldn't be happier. Stella confirmed what I had suspected about the previous tax situation being handled incorrectly by my former preparer at a different firm, and helped me fix the problem. Stella was prompt, exceedingly professional, and actually took the time to explain everything. Prices for services are fair. I am thrilled to have found a knowledgeable, trustworthy tax advisor and I look forward to continue working with Stella in the future.

Susan H.

Megan, Kim and staff were very prompt filing our business and personal taxes. The secure email site to upload our documents was very user friendly. The staff was also extremely prompt answering our questions through email and on the phone. In addition, Megan met with us personally a couple of times several months in advance to map out a plan for our business and personal taxes. Thank you all!

Quinn R.

We signed on with Adam's accounting group after bouncing around trying to find the right 'fit' with other companies. I knew immediately that we found what we needed when Adam took the time to sit down and talk to me about my business, my plans, my goals and where I wanted my company to be in the next 2, 5, 10 years. Adam and his team are responsive - and by that, I mean proactive - which is probably the single best reason to use Dark Horse. After 8 years and 3 different accounting firms we found what we need with Dark Horse.

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