HBME is a CPA firm delivering sophisticated tax planning and preparation for high-net-worth individuals and families — big-firm expertise with the personal attention you deserve.
Our Commitment to You
What We Do
Two practices under one roof: sophisticated tax planning for individuals and businesses, and a full assurance department — delivered with the personal attention our clients deserve.
Proactive, year-round tax strategy and preparation built to minimize the lifetime tax burden of high-net-worth individuals and families.
Minimize estate and gift taxes, structure trusts, and pass your wealth to the people and causes you care about.
Entity structure, owner compensation, cash flow, and succession — strategy that serves both the business and your personal wealth.
Audits required by lenders, the State of Utah, and the federal government — plus reviews, compilations, and internal controls for organizations of every size.
Specialized accounting, audit, and 990 filing that keeps your non-profit compliant and mission-focused.
Why Choose HBME
Most accounting firms make you choose: either a small local CPA who lacks resources, or a large national firm where you’re lost in the crowd. At HBME, you get the best of both worlds — the depth and breadth of a major firm, delivered with the warmth and care of a trusted neighbor.
At HBME, every client has a direct relationship with a named CPA who knows your financial situation inside and out — not a call center rotation.
Our team brings decades of experience across complex tax strategy, business advisory, and estate planning — the kind of depth usually reserved for large firms.
We understand Utah's business landscape, tax environment, and community values. We're your neighbors — and we take that seriously.
We don't disappear after April 15th. Tax planning is a 12-month discipline, and our clients have access to expert guidance whenever they need it.
Our reputation is built on decades of honest, results-driven service. When you trust us with your finances, you can expect transparency, accuracy, and integrity.
Whether you're an individual filer, a growing small business, or a non-profit — we have the right expertise and the right people for your situation.
“Proud to be your accountant.”
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with the HBME team. We’ll review your current situation, answer your questions, and show you what proactive financial planning looks like.
Client Stories
Real words from real clients who trust HBME with their most important financial decisions.
HBME partners and staff are top-notch! Having been an auditor for many years myself and worked with many others, I can truly say they are the most professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy firm around. Excellent to work with!
HBME, LLC has been conducting our annual independent audit since 2023, and they also complete our year-end federal and multi-state tax returns. We have worked with Troy Nilson since 2004 and are extremely pleased with Troy and the HBME team — extremely professional, very responsive and courteous. We look forward to working with HBME for years to come.
At YESCO, we rely heavily on trusted partners who understand our financial complexities, and HBME has proven to be exactly that. Over the years, they have provided us with exceptional tax and audit services marked by a remarkably high level of customer service — consistently responsive, attentive, and proactive. We highly recommend them to any organization seeking top-tier accounting expertise and unmatched dedication.
We’ve worked with Troy for many years, and he has consistently provided excellent service. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and always communicates clearly throughout the audit process, making everything run smoothly. We highly recommend HBME to any company looking for a trusted financial auditing partner.
Working with the audit team on our first global audit together was an excellent experience. As the new Controller of our company, I appreciated their professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach in navigating the complexities of our international operations. Their expertise gave me confidence in the quality of the audit.
We have worked with HBME and Janice for many years now, and she never ceases to amaze me. She is very detailed and understands our business in a profound way. Most recently she helped us resolve some very complicated issues — solvable because of her detailed notes from over the years.
Since 2018, HBME, LLC has served as Kostopulos Dream Foundation’s independent auditing firm, and their professionalism, expertise, and integrity have consistently exceeded our expectations. As a nonprofit organization, transparency and accountability are fundamental to maintaining the trust of our donors, grantors, and community partners. Troy Nilson and the HBME team approach every audit with exceptional diligence, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of nonprofit financial reporting. They have become trusted advisors, and we value the confidence their work brings to our organization each year.
Insights
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Tax Planning
A checklist of proactive, year-end strategies — from gain harvesting to charitable timing — that can meaningfully reduce the tax bill for high-net-worth Utah families.
