Dark Horse CPAs

Dark Horse CPAs is a United States-based accounting firm, co-founded in 2015 and led by CEO and co-founder Chase Birky, that pairs each client with a dedicated CPA to deliver tax and accounting services for small businesses and individuals nationwide. The firm takes an 'Advisory-First' approach, combining bookkeeping with tax services so business clients receive timely, accurate financial data alongside proactive tax planning. Its proactive tax advisory model uses a three-step process: an initial discovery meeting, a Tax Assessment that proposes relevant strategies with estimated ROI (starting at $3,000), and ongoing planning, implementation, and monitoring. Personal tax services cover specialized situations such as 1031 exchanges, stock compensation, estate and trust planning, cryptocurrency, rental properties, foreign tax, military, and multi-state filings. Business services include bookkeeping, outsourced accounting, fractional CFO, forecasting and KPI reporting, business valuation, and entity structuring. Through Dark Horse Private Wealth, the firm integrates CFP-led financial planning and investment strategy that balances tax efficiency with investment performance. Dark Horse serves a wide range of industries including agriculture, bio-tech, cannabis, construction, eCommerce, manufacturing and distribution, medical and dental, non-profits, professional services, real estate, retail, and technology. The firm cites an 80% Net Promoter Score, 90% client retention rate, and over 550 five-star reviews, and was recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025. Its large team is organized around principals, each operating a dedicated practice.