Sioux Falls CPA Firm
Jim Fisher
TITLE
Associate Principal
HOMETOWN
Sioux Falls, SD
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23
EDUCATION
"A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went." -Dave Ramsey
With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, Jim Fisher has grown from a trusted Tax Manager known for his expertise in small business and individual tax returns, to an Associate Principal at Dark Horse CPAs. He excels in simplifying complex tax matters, offering clear solutions, and guiding clients through the intricacies of tax planning. Jim’s skills include efficient IRS problem resolution and handling correspondence with precision and care.
Passionate about making challenging tax concepts understandable and actionable, Jim is dedicated to supporting his clients in achieving financial clarity and peace of mind. Outside of work, Jim and his wife share a love for the outdoors, spending their weekends hiking and discovering new landscapes. An avid cook, Jim enjoys crafting flavorful dishes on his Traeger grill, which he considers one of his best purchases.
Music is a cornerstone of Jim’s family life, as evidenced by their impressive collection of about a dozen instruments, reflecting a shared enthusiasm for music. Jim treasures quality time with his family, balancing his professional success with meaningful personal experiences. His unwavering dedication to both his career and loved ones showcases his commitment to making a positive impact in every aspect of his life.
Specialties
Business Tax Strategy
Tax Strategy & Planning
Individual Tax
Multi-State Tax
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Professional Services
Retail
First Class Small Business Advisory Service from Your Sioux Falls 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.
JIM FISHER, 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.
89%
Net Promoter Score
The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 89% 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.
350+
5-Star Reviews
Our Google and Yelp reviews speak for themselves. Our goal is to provide 5-star service to every client, every time.
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.
Tax Services for People.
The Problem: It’s not until you file your personal tax return that you feel the sting of your tax situation. Whether it’s an unwanted surprise in the amount owed or refunded, or the realization that you left significant tax savings on the table, the sting hurts. We believe in No Surprises, especially the bad kind. This is why we work collaboratively with our clients to ensure they plan for and reduce taxes wherever possible. We make sure every engagement requires a level of Tax Planning with your CPA, period.
JIM FISHER, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
We have arguably the most complex tax system in the world, and IRS letters are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. And this is why I love my career... taking clients from a place of fear of the IRS to a place of confidence that they are not only in compliance but are using the tax code to their advantage is why I do what I do.
Accounting Solutions for Businesses.
The Problem: Small businesses are making uninformed decisions because they aren’t receiving timely, accurate and actionable financial data from their accountant. They’re also not receiving the strategic guidance they need in order to plan for and reduce their taxes. We hate this. This is why we combine bookkeeping and tax services for our business clients to ensure they’re making informed, tax-savvy decisions to move their business forward. We take an Advisory-First approach and need good data to bring the most value to every engagement.
JIM FISHER, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Small Businesses need a CPA that understands the dynamics between Tax, Tax Planning, Accounting and Financial Operations within their company, to provide the best advisory-level services possible within the ever-changing tax landscape.
Nancy R.
I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.
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