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Ascend CPAs & Advisors

About

Our Firm

For over 20 years, Ascend CPA and Advisors, LLC has successfully assisted our valued clients with tax planning, tax preparation, accounting services, advisory services and entity structuring. Founded in Las Vegas, Nevada, we have had the pleasure of building lasting relationships with individuals and businesses in our community as well as throughout the United States.

Ascend combines the technical ability of a larger firm with the personal touch you would expect from a smaller accountancy company. Your success is our primary concern. Accordingly, we have built our team to help ensure that we not only meet, but exceed your expectations!

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide peace of mind for our individual and business clients by first taking the time to understand your goals and needs, helping you to clearly evaluate current performance and implement strategies to improve. Our guidance is always geared towards helping you increase the bottom line while minimizing tax liability. We also strive to help you obtain success by keeping you informed about IRS/state taxation rules, current credits, deductions and ongoing changes to the tax code.

Our CPA

Ron V. Harris, CPA

A long-time Nevada resident, Ron graduated from Las Vegas High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. While pursuing his degree, he served four years in the United States Air Force Reserves. After attending UNLV, Mr. Harris obtained his CPA certification through the Nevada State Board of Accountancy. Early in his career, Ron accepted a position with Arthur Anderson, LLC, (the world’s most prestigious public accounting firm at the time) where he gained valuable experience in the areas of taxation and auditing. Mr. Harris later joined Southwest Gas Corporation where he was involved in the areas of Internal Audit, Corporate Planning, Internal Financial Reporting, and Financial Forecasting.

In 2002, Ron began the rewarding journey of assisting the public by founding the accounting firm, Ron Harris, CPA, an Accountancy Corporation. After 10 successful years in business, and with the intention of providing clients with a greater number of services, Ron Harris, CPA formed Ascend CPA & Advisors, LLC. Ascend has been helping clients since 2011. As a dedicated business owner and family man, Ron understands the importance of having the ability to successfully manage a business while balancing family time. Mr. Harris’ primary focus is to help you achieve success and peace of mind through careful tax planning and operations analysis.

Years as CPA: 25

Specialties:

  • Medical and Dental Practices
  • Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
  • Construction Contractors
  • Real Estate Professionals
  • Business Entity Structuring
  • Business Consulting (Efficiency & Growth Management)
  • Corporate/Partnership/Individual Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Tax Planning and Compliance

Memberships:

  • Nevada Society of CPAs

Licenses:

  • Certified Public Accountant – Nevada

Our Team

Natoshia Graham

Tax Department Supervisor

Megan LaPolla

Office Manager and Tax Specialist

Ozzie Gripentrog

Accounting Department Supervisor

Elizabeth Moore

Accounting Specialist

Paige Tolson

Accounting Specialist

Nancy Tran

Accounting Specialist

Jackie Oberst

Accounting Specialist

Juanita Costopoulos

Accounting Specialist

Heather Chaikin

Senior Administrative Specialist

Hannah Peterson

Administrative Specialist

Desirae Brown

Administrative Assistant

Associated Businesses

Riley Stubbs, CPA - Associated - RWS CPA Firm

Specializing in consulting services related to the Employee Retention Credit, Paycheck Protections Loans and other tax-based services.

https://www.rws-cpa.com

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HiLyte Partners - Associated Business
AI & Business Transformation

Specializing in helping businesses find where AI can actually improve your business. Your company probably doesn’t need more AI tools. It needs to know where AI actually belongs.

https://www.hilytepartners.com

Ascend CPA and Advisors, LLC does not provide AI-related services.  For help in this area, we highly recommend reaching out to HiLyte Partners.

 

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