What is a CPA?

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a trusted financial advisor, maintaining the highest standards in personal and business financial services. They can serve as business advisers, financial decision makers, tax consultants, accounting consultants and more.

As one of the leading accounting franchises, we work closely with certified public assistants to offer the highest standards of accounting and tax services. Our accounting firm provides outstanding tax and accounting services to our clients because of our dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality.


CPAs Typically Offer these Services:

  • Tax & Financial Planning
  • Consulting Services
  • Assurance Services
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Information Technology Services
  • International Accounting
  • Environmental Accounting

What is the difference between a CPA and Accountant?

Every Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an accountant, however not every accountant is a CPA. A CPA attends additional schooling (a bachelor’s degree in accounting minimum) and has met additional rigorous requirements before passing the CPA exam. CPA’s are also required to complete 40 hours of continuing education a year.

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Jeff and the team at Paramount Tax and Accounting are true experts. Their knowledge of public accounting, combined with their valuable tax strategies, has been a complete game changer for me.
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Very professional, courteous and well-versed in tax knowledge! Jeff Kessler is extremely knowledgeable and a great resource!
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Jeff was very patient with all my questions, kind, and trustworthy! I feel complete at ease using them as my professional CPA’s!
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I’ve used them for filing difficult returns twice now, they do good work and were quick about it.
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Jeffrey Kessler and the Paramount Tax team are outstanding advisors that I trust for my various businesses. I’m glad I have them on my side!
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— Jaidan Craig, Posted May 28th 2025 on google
Jeff is great . He takes time to understand my meager finances and does a wonderful and thorough jub on my taxes
— Sharon Dahlstrom, Posted December 17th 2024 on google
Paramount in Lehi has gone the extra mile. They helped me on very short notice with an amended return, and they’ve done a fantastic job helping me navigate tax year 2024… and plan for 2025. Their online system for collecting documents and communicating back and forth is very convenient also.
— Tim Lott, Posted May 16th 2025 on google
We were looking for a new accountant that was more knowledgeable with S-corps, LLC’s, and small businesses in general. Working with Jeffrey has been a breath of fresh air as they were able to make the complicated aspects of our taxes seem easy and manageable. He was very understanding with our unique needs and helpe...
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Many people do not know how a professional tax and accounting firm differs from a bookkeeper or tax preparer. The main difference when working with a professional tax and accounting firm, such as Paramount Tax, is that our firm utilizes the services of licensed tax professionals who are distinguished from other finance professionals by stringent qualification and licensing requirements. Paramount has worked hard to create relationships to deliver the value that our clients expect. In fact, our goal is to be the No. 1 CPA firm in America. So when you ask yourself, "Where can I find CPA services near me?"... think no further than Paramount Tax!

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1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Annapolis
Maryland, 21401

410-562-5832

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330 E Lambert Rd, Brea
California, 92821

626-968-8680

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12481 S. Fort St., Draper
Utah, 84020

801-890-4777

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Texas, 75028

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California, 92618

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610 N Kays Dr, Kaysville
Utah, 84037

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3387 W. Mayflower Ave, Lehi
Utah, 84048

801-893-4965

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1040 Schlipf Rd, Katy
Texas, 77493

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288 W Center Street, Provo
Utah, 84601

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8577 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
California, 91730

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7300 Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville
Virginia, 23111

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California, 92506

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Florida, 33326

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