Fort Collins Colorado Accounting Firm

This Colorado CPA firm focuses on getting to know our client’s needs, while maintaining a trustworthy, friendly, and reliable relationship. The original firm dates back to the mid-80’s. Dale Kruger joined the firm in 1991 and Melissa Clary in 1999. They currently own and operate the Fort Collins based business together.

At Kruger & Clary we're about more than crunching numbers, we're about people. Our clients are important to us and we make it our top priority to become a partner with those we serve so we can always ensure friendly, accurate and prompt tax service and advice.

Our promise to you:

• Respond promptly to your questions
• Educate and inform you of tax law changes that will affect you
• Develop a strong relationship with you
• Discuss red flag items to help prevent audits

The Kruger & Clary staff is made up of tax experts, but you'll notice a difference in how we do business because it's our goal to give you confidence: confidence in your financial position and confidence in having the right advice to plan for your future. Dealing with money can be a source of frustration and intimidation for many, but at Kruger & Clary we see your financial situation as a tool to help you prepare for the various aspects of your life, whether business or personal, short or long-term.

As accountants we continually work on improving ourselves through education, training and building relationships with other professionals to better serve our clients. Our philosophy is to be leaders in the Northern Colorado community. Members of our staff have continued involvement in several different professional and non-profit organizations. We are committed to helping out other local businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

At Kruger & Clary we believe that the best way to know your needs is to know you. Contact us today and let us show you that we stand behind our words.

Our CPA Team

Dale A. Kruger, CPA Dale graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. He gained his tax knowledge by working for a national firm until he started his own tax practice in 1986. In 1991, he sold his tax practice and joined the present organization. Dale specializes in all types of tax preparation and planning, and he provides consulting for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts. He also has extensive experience communicating with taxing authorities to resolve problems for clients. Contact him: dale@krugercpas.com

Melissa A. Clary, CPA Melissa graduated from Colorado State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and has been a CPA since 2000. She specializes in QuickBooks, small business consulting and accounting, and tax preparation of all types. Melissa is active in the following organizations in the community. The Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce. Emerge Colorado a young professionals networking group. A member of Executive Forums group in which executives work together to better their businesses. A member of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA) in which members of the association rely on one another to build a network in which they will better serve business clients. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Canyon Concert Ballet as the treasurer. In 2009, Melissa was on the list of Women of Influence and Forty under 40, in the Northern Colorado Business Report for her business and community efforts. Contact her: melissa@krugercpas.com

Laurie Chronopoulos, CPA Laurie graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. She has worked in public and private accounting and specializes in individual and business tax preparation. Laurie has extensive knowledge with QuickBooks and enjoys working with business clients to help them with their accounting. She has been with the firm since 2006. Contact her: laurie@krugercpas.com

Jennifer Aley Jennifer has over 10 years experience in accounting, and 6 years of tax preparation experience. Along with her work experience, she has taken a variety of accounting courses at Front Range Community College. She is highly skilled in QuickBooks and Excel and enjoys helping clients set up and maintain their QuickBooks data files. Jennifer joined the firm in 2008. Contact her: jennifer@krugercpas.com

Cheryl Kruger Cheryl graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has been employed with the firm since 1999. She specializes in individual tax preparation. Contact her: cheryl@krugercpas.com

Cindy Boehmer Cindy has been a business owner in Larimer County for almost 30 years with her husband, Lon. Her role in their business has been office manager and accountant. Cindy has been a client of Kruger & Clary's for years, and since family life has become less demanding she decided to join the team as Administrative Assistant. Accounting has always been a love of Cindy's and she looks forward to applying her years of experience to help our office staff and the clients. Be sure to look for Cindy's smiling face at the front desk. Contact her: cindy@krugercpas.com