Boulder & Denver Certified Public Accountant

Keep More
of What You
Earn.

Bakke CPA delivers expert tax preparation and strategic tax planning for individuals, small businesses, and corporations — built on a deep, working knowledge of tax law that turns your biggest expense into your greatest advantage.

MBA, CPA Credentials
Boulder & Denver Offices
Online Client Portal
Why Bakke CPA

The Standard of Service
You Deserve

Certified Public Accountant

Jake Bakke holds both an MBA and CPA designation — the gold standard in accounting, backed by rigorous testing, licensing, and ongoing professional education.

Boulder & Denver Offices

Two Front Range locations mean responsive, accessible service for clients across the greater Boulder and Denver metro areas.

Real Estate & Construction Expertise

Specialized knowledge in high-complexity industries means you work with a CPA who already understands your world — not learning it at your expense.

Personalized Attention, Every Client

No case is handed off to junior staff. You receive direct, high-attention service from an experienced CPA who knows your situation in detail.

Community-Invested Practice

Jake's service through CASA, The Butterfly Foundation, and Goodwill's Summer Bridge reflects the same accountability and integrity he brings to every client.

Year-Round Strategic Advisor

Bakke CPA's engagement doesn't end at filing. Clients have access to ongoing tax advisory so every major financial decision is made with full tax awareness.

What We Do

Tax Services
Built for You

From straightforward individual returns to complex multi-entity corporate structures, Bakke CPA provides the full spectrum of tax services — each one delivered with the same precision, expertise, and personal attention.

Individual Tax Preparation

Accurate, thorough federal and state tax preparation — every applicable deduction identified, not a dollar more owed.

Small Business Tax Services

Comprehensive tax preparation that reduces liability, ensures compliance, and frees you to focus on running your business.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Forward-looking strategies that turn tax planning from a year-end scramble into a year-round competitive advantage.

Partnership & Corporate Returns

Precise preparation of partnership, S-corp, and C-corp returns with the strategic lens needed for multi-owner entities.

Real Estate Tax Advisory

Specialized guidance covering depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and entity structuring for real estate investors.

Professional Service Corporation Tax

Targeted expertise for physicians, attorneys, and consultants navigating complex compensation and entity tax issues.

Construction Industry Tax Services

Industry-specific strategies for contractors — accounting methods, equipment deductions, and project-based tax considerations.

Tax Advisory & Consulting

On-demand advisory for significant financial decisions — ensuring tax consequences are understood before you commit.

MBA
Degree Held
CPA
Licensed
2
Colorado Offices
$0
Extra Tax Owed
The Bakke Difference

What Sets Us Apart

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Maximum Tax Savings

Every engagement is approached with one goal: finding every legitimate deduction and strategy to reduce your tax burden to its legal minimum.

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Deep Specialization

From professional service corporations to real estate and construction, Bakke CPA brings focused expertise where tax complexity is highest.

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High-Attention Service

Each client receives close, individualized attention — no assembly-line processing, no generic advice. Your tax situation is unique and treated that way.

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Dual-Office Convenience

With offices in both Boulder and Denver, Bakke CPA serves the full Front Range with consistent, personalized expertise.

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Strategic Tax Planning

Proactive planning beyond filing season — anticipating tax events, structuring decisions, and keeping you ahead of the law.

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Full-Spectrum Entity Coverage

Individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps — whatever your structure, Bakke CPA handles it correctly and strategically.

About Bakke CPA

Precision, Strategy,
and Integrity

Bakke CPA was founded on a straightforward belief: since taxes represent perhaps the single greatest expense individuals and businesses face, a thorough understanding of tax regulation isn't optional — it's essential. The firm specializes in income tax preparation and advisory services for individuals and small businesses across Boulder and Denver, combining technical rigor with the personalized attention that larger firms rarely offer.

Jake Bakke, MBA, CPA, brings a well-rounded foundation to every client engagement. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Management from Arizona State University and his MBA from North Dakota State University, Jake launched his career at a regional Colorado accounting firm — honing his expertise across individual, small business, partnership, and corporate taxation. His deepest specializations — professional service corporations, real estate, and construction — reflect years of focused, hands-on work.

Jake is as invested in his community as he is in his clients. He serves as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), holds a Treasurer role with The Butterfly Foundation, and mentors youth through Goodwill's Summer Bridge program. That same commitment defines every client relationship at Bakke CPA.

Jake Bakke

MBA, CPA — Founder

B.S. Management — Arizona State University
MBA — North Dakota State University
Specializes in real estate, construction & professional service corps
CASA, Treasurer — The Butterfly Foundation
Goodwill Summer Bridge Mentor
How It Works

Our Process

01

Consultation

Start with a conversation. We learn your situation, your goals, and what you've been dealing with so we can identify the right path forward.

02

In-Depth Review

We conduct a thorough review of your tax history and financial picture, identifying missed opportunities and areas of risk or savings.

03

Strategy Development

We build a clear, practical tax strategy tailored to your specific entity type, industry, and financial goals — not a generic checklist.

04

Preparation & Filing

Your returns are prepared with precision and reviewed carefully before filing — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maximum allowable savings.

05

Ongoing Advisory

Tax planning doesn't end at filing. We remain available to advise on decisions throughout the year so you're never caught off guard.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Bakke CPA works with individuals, small businesses, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations. Particular areas of depth include professional service corporations, real estate investors, and construction businesses.

Tax preparation is the accurate filing of your returns for a given year. Tax planning is the proactive strategy work done throughout the year to structure your finances in ways that legally minimize what you owe. Bakke CPA provides both.

Yes. Bakke CPA has offices in Boulder (4450 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 100-43) and Denver (4610 S Ulster St, Suite 150), serving clients across the Front Range.

CPAs carry professional credentials, continuing education requirements, and a legal duty to their clients. For anything beyond a straightforward return — especially for business owners, real estate investors, or complex individual situations — the difference in strategy and savings is significant.

Jake Bakke has deep expertise in professional service corporations, real estate, and construction — industries where tax complexity and planning opportunities are especially pronounced.

Yes. We can help assess your situation, prepare any unfiled returns, and develop a plan to get you back into full compliance with minimal penalty exposure.

Yes. Bakke CPA serves clients through an online client portal, making it straightforward to work with us regardless of your location within Colorado.

Simply request a consultation through the contact form or call either office directly. We'll discuss your situation and determine how Bakke CPA can best serve you.

Get Started Today

Stop Leaving Money
on the Table

Every day without a strategic tax plan is a day your biggest expense isn't working for you. Let's change that — request a consultation with Bakke CPA today.

Boulder Office

4450 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 100-43
Boulder, CO 80303

720-339-2048

jake@bakkecpa.com

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Denver Office

4610 S Ulster St, Suite 150
Denver, CO 80237

720-697-4742

jake@bakkecpa.com

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