About Us
Based in Denver, Colorado, Schmidt + Associates, PC is a Certified Public Accounting and consulting firm that serves a national small to middle-market client base, including high-net worth individuals, businesses, and not for profit organizations. Since Harry Schmidt founded our firm in 1988, we have built on his values of honesty, integrity, and impeccable service. We provide a high level of professional attention and a broad array of services. Helping our clients is a privilege, and we have built a quality CPA firm in Denver by simply putting the interests of clients first.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve more than they thought possible and to have fun doing it! To achieve this, customer service is the key. And the key to great customer service is a knowledgeable and dedicated team. Following is a brief introduction of the individuals who provide the responsive Denver CPA service that we are known for:
- Harry J. Schmidt, CPA serves as the firm's managing partner and is director of the firm's management consulting and attestation departments. Harry has more than 30 years of business consulting and public accounting experience, including ten years with "Big 4" accounting firms and twenty plus years as the owner of Schmidt + Associates. Harry has diversified experience with emphasis in financial consulting, strategic planning, auditing, tax planning and compliance. Harry's industry expertise includes manufacturing, distribution, construction, technology, professional service firms, and land development.
Harry is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, at Kearney. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of CPA's. Harry served on the Board of Directors of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and is the past chairman of its Business Growth Center.
- Daniel B. Rice, CPA, serves as the firm's director of taxation. He has over 20 years of tax experience, including 7 years with a "Big 4" accounting firm. Dan has substantial experience in tax and estate planning for individuals, businesses, and partnerships. Dan's specific expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, contractors, real estate, and professional service firms.
Dan is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, and has a master's degree in taxation from Oklahoma State University as well. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Colorado Society of CPA's.
- Deborah M. Lonski, CPA, is a supervisor in the consulting, audit and tax departments. Debbie has over 20 years of experience in public accounting and private industries primarily in the telecommunications, oil and gas and savings and loan industries.
Debbie supervises the firm's outsourcing of controllership and accounting functions. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of CPA's.
- Sheri Marz, CPA, is a supervisor in the attestation services department. Sheri has 14 years of experience in public and corporate accounting, primarily in audits, reviews, and compilations of small businesses. She specializes in QuickBooks Pro consulting and has experience in tax for individuals and businesses.
Sheri is a graduate of Colorado State University and has a masters degree in accounting from the University of Colorado at Denver. She is a member of the AICPA and Colorado Society of CPA's.
- Lisa Tussing is the firm's bookkeeping and payroll expert. She has an Associates Degree in Accounting and over 10 years experience in public and private accounting. She has expertise in a variety of accounting software programs.
- Collin Schmidt serves as a staff accountant, where he assists in bookkeeping, audits, and taxation. Before joining, Collin completed an internship with Wagner Wealth Management, an investment management and financial planning firm in the Denver area, and an internship with Merrill Lynch. Collin graduated from Miami University (OH) where he received a bachelor's degree in finance and an entrepreneurship minor.