Our Cultivate CPA Team Serves Our Clients by Increasing Profits, Saving Taxes, and Building Wealth
At Cultivate CPA, we believe that you deserve the highest quality CPA Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, CFO, and Accounting Services. Our core team in Northern Colorado is here to deliver these and work with you to help you grow your business!
“Highly Recommended!”
“Cultivate CPA, took something very complicated and made it very easy. They are a joy to work with! We have nothing but good things to say about them. Highly Recommended!”
– Paul Rogers
Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a great team of people .
At Cultivate CPA, we believe that you deserve the highest quality Tax and Financial Services. Our core team is here to deliver these and work with you to help you grow your business!
“Highly Recommended!”
“Cultivate, CPA, took something very complicated and made it very easy. They are a joy to work with! We have nothing but good things to say about them. Highly Recommended!”
– Paul Rogers
Mark Sharman
FOUNDER + CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT + TAX PLANNING + CFO CONSULTANT
Mark Sharman founded Cultivate CPA in Fort Collins in 2013. He has a Bachelor’s in Business, Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management, and is a licensed CPA.
Mark has had his hand in every aspect of Accounting and Tax Services through the years, but currently focuses on maximizing client’s Tax Savings and Net Profits through Tax Planning and fractional CFO Consulting.
He is passionate about making a difference in the lives and businesses of his clients by helping them realize their goals and dreams that led them to be an entrepreneur in the first place.
While not working, Mark is spending time with his wife and 8 girls, and loves to find time in the quiet early morning hours to write.
Andy Kuhnke
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT + TAX MANAGER + TAX PLANNING & RESEARCH
Andy Kuhnke joined the team in 2023. He completed his accounting degree in 2013 and has been working in public accounting in Northern Colorado ever since.
He specializes in tax research and complex tax return preparation. He specializes in the manufacturing and investment real estate industries, with additional specialties in multi-state and foreign reporting.
Andy enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Ruth and his daughters, Elizabeth and Clare in Windsor, Colorado. The piano, signing, dancing and laughter are all commonplace in the Kuhnke household.
Ariadna Hoagland
TAX ACCOUNTANT + CPA CANDIDATE
Ari joined our team as a Tax Accountant in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kansas and is currently working on obtaining her CPA license after passing the last CPA exam in October.
She took a short hiatus from accounting and has several years working in clinical research and data analytics before returning to her true love, tax accounting. She is passionate about being an advocate for clients and helping them bring value to their business.
Ari enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband, Cody, and their young children, Gary and Ellie. When not at work you will likely find Ari in the kitchen cooking up a delicious new recipe, on a walk in the open air, volunteering, or out on the golf course.
Alyssa Fruit
CONTROLLER
Alyssa joined our team in 2023.
She has her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Administration from Regis University and over ten years working with a wide range of businesses. She is passionate about helping business owners organize and understand their data, giving them the power to make smarter decisions.
During her free time, she enjoys painting, cooking, and spending time in nature with her husband, Michael, and three year old daughter, Anastasia.
Dianne Sharman
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING + PAYROLL + SALES TAX
Dianne Sharman joined our team in 2016.
She has a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy. She works on Accounting, Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Payroll Tax, and Sales Tax.
Dianne and her husband David live in Windsor, Colorado, and she enjoys golfing and spending time with her 16 grandchildren.
Christie Reed
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING + PAYROLL + SALES TAX
Christie Reed joined our team in 2014.
She has worked extensively over the years in all aspect of Accounting, Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Payroll Tax, and Sales Tax.
She enjoys hiking and kayaking around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado with her husband and 3 boys.
Alyssa Fruit
CONTROLLER
Alyssa joined our team in 2023. She has her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Administration from Regis University and over ten years working with a wide range of businesses. She is passionate about helping business owners organize and understand their data, giving them the power to make smarter decisions. During her free time, she enjoys painting, cooking, and spending time in nature with her husband, Michael, and three year old daughter, Anastasia.
Ariadna Hoagland
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Ari joined our team as a Tax Accountant in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kansas and is currently working on obtaining her CPA license after passing the last CPA exam in October. She took a short hiatus from accounting and has several years working in clinical research and data analytics before returning to her true love, tax accounting. She is passionate about being an advocate for clients and helping them bring value to their business. Ari enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband, Cody, and their young children, Gary and Ellie. When not at work you will likely find Ari in the kitchen cooking up a delicious new recipe, on a walk in the open air, volunteering with her church, or out on the golf course.
Andy Kuhnke
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT + TAX MANAGER + TAX PLANNING & RESEARCH
Andy Kuhnke joined the team in 2023. He completed his accounting degree in 2013 and has been working in public accounting ever since. He specializes in tax research and complex tax return preparation. He specializes in the manufacturing and investment real estate industries, with additional specialties in multi-state and foreign reporting. Andy enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Ruth and his daughter, Elizabeth. They also have one more on the way! The piano, signing, dancing and laughter are all commonplace in the Kuhnke household. They also co-lead a community group associated with their church, Windsor Christian Fellowship.
Dianne Sharman
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING + PAYROLL + SALES TAX
Dianne Sharman joined our team in 2016. She has a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy. She works on Accounting, Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Payroll Tax, and Sales Tax.
Mark Sharman
OWNER + CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT + TAX PLANNING + CFO CONSULTANT
Husband to Ruth. Father of 6 Beautiful Girls. Passionate Disciple of Jesus. Mark founded this firm in 2013. He has a Bachelor’s in Business, Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management, Master’s in Theology, and is a licensed CPA. Mark has had his hand in every aspect of Accounting and Tax Services through the years, but currently focuses on maximizing client’s Tax Savings and Net Profits through Tax Planning and CFO Consulting. He is passionate about making a difference in the lives and businesses of his clients by helping them realize their goals and dreams that led them to be an entrepreneur in the first place.
Abel Scott
ENROLLED AGENT
TAX PREPARATION + ACCOUNTING + SALES TAX
Abel Scott joined our team in 2020. He completed his Enrolled Agent Certification in 2021. Abel currently works on Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Accounting, and Sales Tax. He enjoys working with our team to assist clients to achieve their goals to build successful businesses. He loves serving the community as an extension of his love and commitment to Jesus. In his free time, he loves grabbing a friend, a camera, and a good cup of coffee and heading up to the mountains to try to capture the perfect shot!
What Makes Us Different
Our clients trust us to build a roadmap for business success to reach their lifelong goals. We’re not just experts at technical compliance, but always pressing beyond into creative problem solving, producing custom solutions for our clients. We’re dedicated to increasing profits, growing business value, and maximizing tax savings through creative CFO and tax planning services.
Our Core Values
Be a Blessing
We are here to bless one another and our clients. We have a culture of giving back, oriented around providing for those in need.
Foundational Integrity
We build our lives on the truth and every word and action should align with this foundation.
Bring Value
We aren’t here to check a box or clock in time, but rather to bring value and improve the lives of our clients and one another.
Take Initiative
Our firm relies on the initiative and problem-solving skills of each and every team member to proactively seek out new solutions, communicate promptly and proactively with clients, and look ahead to serve our clients to the best of our ability.
Work with Purpose
We are here to equip and enable each other to fulfill our calling and purpose in the work we do, in our families, and our communities. We are dedicated to building work around life, not the other way around.
Strive for Improvement
Blessing, Integrity, Value, Initiative, and Purpose are lofty goals – so we work to improve every day to make ourselves, one another, and our clients better every day.
What Makes Us Different
Our clients trust us to build a roadmap for business success to reach their lifelong goals. We’re not just experts at technical compliance, but always pressing beyond into creative problem solving, producing custom solutions for our clients. We’re dedicated to increasing profits, growing business value, and maximizing tax savings through creative CFO and tax planning services.
Our Core Values
Be a Blessing
We are here to bless one another and our clients from the abundance of what God has done for each of us. We have a culture of giving back, oriented around providing for the needy and putting our hand to Kingdom work.
Foundational Integrity
We build our lives on the Truth and every word and action should align with this foundation.
Bring Value
We aren’t here to check a box or clock in time, but rather to bring value and improve the lives of our clients and one another.
Take Initiative
Our firm relies on the initiative and problem-solving skills of each and every team member to proactively seek out new solutions, communicate promptly and proactively with clients, and look ahead to serve our clients to the best of our ability.
Work with Purpose
We are here to equip and enable each other to fulfill our God-given calling and purpose in the work we do, in our families, and our communities. We are dedicated to building work around life, not the other way around.
Strive for Improvement
Blessing, Integrity, Value, Initiative, and Purpose are lofty goals – so we work to improve every day to make ourselves, one another, and our clients better every day.
Open Positions
It’s an exciting time at Cultivate CPA. We are improving the financial health of businesses and helping our clients achieve their personal and business goals. We continue to provide an inspiring and enjoyable work environment with future growth opportunities for both our company and you. See our open positions below.
Open Positions
It’s an exciting time at Sharman CPA. We are improving the financial health of businesses and helping our clients achieve their personal and business goals. We continue to provide an inspiring and enjoyable work environment with future growth opportunities for both our company and you. See our open positions below.
We‘ve helped many business owners drive profits and lower taxes…
Provided solutions for my unique business situation
“I have worked with many accountants over the years. Mark is by far the best. He’s not just good with accounting, but strangely enjoys it. He is high character, has a great sense of humor, and a really cool Aussie accent. He falls into that rare category of genius. He is able to study your unique business situation and propose solutions that greatly improve your model and your tax situation. I highly recommend Mark and his team.”
Eric
Strategies that excelled our financial future
“Mark was incredibly responsive, and provided strategy and solutions that will help excel my financial future. I originally asked for his help with regards to a new partnership within our company, however, I look forward to using him for years to come. Thank you Mark!”
Craig
We‘ve helped many business owners drive profits and lower taxes…
Provided solutions for my unique business situation
“I have worked with many accountants over the years. Mark is by far the best. He’s not just good with accounting, but strangely enjoys it. He is high character, has a great sense of humor, and a really cool Aussie accent. He falls into that rare category of genius. He is able to study your unique business situation and propose solutions that greatly improve your model and your tax situation. I highly recommend Mark and his team.”
Eric Ludy
Strategies that excelled our financial future
“Mark was incredibly responsive, and provided strategy and solutions that will help excel my financial future. I originally asked for his help with regards to a new partnership within our company, however, I look forward to using him for years to come. Thank you Mark!”
Craig Hautamaki
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