Advisory & CPA Services

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO

PLAN MY TAX STRATEGY

GROW MY BUSINESS

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Build a stronger business (and future) with Idaho’s most experienced advisory firm.

Most business owners we meet in Blackfoot are smart, hardworking, and flying blind. They get reports that show what happened — not what to do next. If you’re running ag, construction, or a service business in SE Idaho and your finances feel like they’re reacting to your business instead of driving it, that’s exactly the problem we solve.

Cooper Norman’s Blackfoot team works with owners at exactly these moments — not just to file returns, but to help you see clearly and move forward with confidence. One of the largest CPA firms in Idaho, with 70+ professionals, 25 partners, and 70 years serving Idaho businesses from the ground up.

What outcomes can you expect?

Predictable tax outcomes

More cash in your business

Clarity in every decision

A defined long-term path

Why Choose Us?

Expertise You Can Trust

Tax Strategy & Planning

We don’t just file your return — we plan around it. Ag income, construction margins, depreciation schedules: we build a tax strategy that works year-round, not just in April.

Business Advisory & Clarity

Profitable on paper but cash is tight? Decisions piling up without a clear picture? We work alongside you as a strategic advisor — giving you the clarity to act with confidence, not reaction.

Business Transition & Succession

Whether you’re thinking about the next generation or an exit in five years, the right structure starts now. We’ve guided Idaho business owners through transitions that protect value and minimize tax exposure.

About Us

We’re Dedicated to Helping You Check All The Boxes

Do I need a CPA, or can I handle it myself?

For most business owners, the real cost isn’t what you pay a CPA — it’s the tax you overpay or the decisions you make without full financial visibility. If your income is variable, you have employees, or you’re making capital investments, a CPA pays for itself. The question is whether you want reactive tax filing or proactive planning.

What industries does your Blackfoot team specialize in?

Our Blackfoot team works primarily with ag producers, construction contractors, and service businesses across Southeast Idaho. We understand how seasonal income, equipment depreciation, and project-based cash flow work — and we build plans around the reality of how Idaho businesses operate, not generic templates.

When is the right time to start thinking about business succession?

Earlier than most owners think. The structure you set up today — entity type, ownership, compensation — directly affects what a transition looks like in 5 or 10 years. If you’re planning to pass the business to family or a key employee, the earlier we start, the more options you have to minimize tax exposure and protect the value you’ve built.

Our PROS

Meet Our Experienced Team

DANIEL PACKARD

DANIEL PACKARD

MEDICAL INDUSTRY

RYAN MATHEWS

RYAN MATHEWS

MANUFACTURING AND RETAIL INDUSTRY

TERRI GAZDIK

TERRI GAZDIK

CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

BLAKE JOHNSON

BLAKE JOHNSON

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

Testimonials

Cooper Norman gave us a tax plan that actually reflected how our farm operates — not a generic template. We stopped dreading tax season.

— Ag producer, Bingham County

We were profitable on paper and still running out of cash. They helped us see exactly why — and what to fix. That clarity was worth more than the tax savings.

— Construction business owner, SE Idaho

When we started thinking about succession, we didn't know where to begin. Cooper Norman walked us through options we didn't even know existed. The plan we have now protects our family and the business.

— Service business owner, Pocatello area

Cooper Norman Blackfoot

Whether you’re managing ag income that fluctuates with the season, structuring a construction project, or planning your next move as a service business — we work with you before decisions are made. That’s the difference between a CPA and a real advisor.

Cooper Norman grew up alongside Idaho’s farms, job sites, and main street businesses. We know how Idaho business cycles work, what construction margins actually look like, and how to plan around ag income before it arrives.

Contact

(923)-234-6788

Offices

Blackfoot, Idaho

Serving Blackfoot, Pocatello, and Southeast Idaho