Serving our clients by increasing profits, saving taxes, and building wealth.
At Cultivate CPA we believe you deserve premium CPA tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting services. Our Northern Colorado team is here to help you grow your business.
Cultivate CPA took something very complicated and made it very easy. They are a joy to work with — we have nothing but good things to say about them.
Paul Rogers
Client
Our People
A team that knows your numbers — and your name.
Mark Sharman
Founder · CPA · Tax Planning
Mark founded Cultivate CPA in 2013. With a Bachelor’s in Business and a Master’s in Accounting & Financial Management, he focuses on maximizing clients’ tax savings and net profits through proactive tax planning. Outside work, he enjoys time with his wife Ruth and their daughters and early-morning writing.
Andy Kuhnke
CPA · Tax Manager · Planning & Research
Andy joined in 2023 and has worked in Northern Colorado public accounting since 2013. He specializes in tax research and complex returns — manufacturing, investment real estate, and multi-state and foreign reporting — and co-leads a community group at Windsor Christian Fellowship.
Ariadna Hoagland
Tax Accountant · CPA Candidate
Ariadna joined in 2023 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting from the University of Kansas and passed her final CPA exam in October. She brings prior experience in clinical research and data analytics, and enjoys cooking, golfing, and volunteering with her family.
Alyssa Fruit
Controller
Alyssa joined in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting & Business Administration from Regis University and 10+ years of business experience. She’s passionate about helping owners organize and understand their financials, and enjoys painting, cooking, and nature with her family.
Dianne Sharman
Accountant · Payroll · Sales Tax
Dianne joined in 2016 and handles accounting, payables and receivables, payroll, payroll tax, and sales tax. She lives in Windsor with her husband David and enjoys golfing and spending time with her 16 grandchildren.
Christie Reed
Accountant · Payroll · Sales Tax
Christie joined in 2014 and works across accounting, payables and receivables, payroll, payroll tax, and sales tax. She enjoys hiking and kayaking around Fort Collins with her husband and three boys.
What makes us different
Our core values
We pursue technical excellence, but we’re driven by something deeper — a faith-informed commitment to serve our clients and one another well.
Be a Blessing
We are here to bless one another and our clients, with a culture of giving back and providing for those in need.
Foundational Integrity
We build our lives on the truth, and every word and action should align with this foundation.
Bring Value
We aren’t here to check a box or clock in time, but to bring value and improve the lives of one another.
Take Initiative
Our firm relies on the initiative and problem-solving of each team member to proactively serve our clients.
Work with Purpose
We equip and enable each other to fulfill our calling and purpose in our work, families, and communities.
Strive for Improvement
Integrity, value, initiative, and purpose are lofty goals — so we work to improve and serve clients better every day.
Careers
Open positions
We’re growing. If you want meaningful work with great people and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.