About our Firm
Background
For over 30 years, The Nichols Accounting Group has been helping successful entrepreneurs, such as yourself, to navigate through the complexity of business organization and its tax consequences in order to meet personal financial goals. In other words, rather than reactively cleaning up the year on your tax return, we prefer to help you plan ahead to increase your profits and keep more of the money you make.
Started in January 1974, The Nichols Accounting Group has grown from one small general accounting office in Ontario, Oregon to 3 offices across the Treasure Valley with a specialization in tax and growth planning. Currently, we have over 1400 customers and 17 full-time staff members, including two MBAs. Our Staff of experts uses leading edge technology and techniques to provide the education and advice to help businesses grow intelligently and protect their profits.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs, thorough research, and sound analysis. The Nichols Accounting Group, PC is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
Our Team
Born & Raised:
A native of Meridian, Idaho, Pete lives with his family in Nampa, Idaho.
Education:
B.A. University of Denver
Professional Experience:
- Ernst & Young, CPAs
- Daum Industries, Inc.
- Founded The NICHOLS Accounting Group, P.C. in 1974
Areas of Expertise:
Audit of financial statements, Income Tax Services, Estate & Gift Tax Services, Year End Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Succession Planning, Specific Transaction Planning, Benefit Planning, and other Business Services.
Professional & Civic Involvement:
Intermountain District Church of the Nazarene Property & Finance Boards, Served the Ontario School Board for Six Years, Past President Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Adult Sunday School Teacher.
Hobbies:
Spending Time with Family, Golf, Camping, Fishing, and Hunting.
Born & Raised:
Doug was born & raised in Kamiah, Idaho. He and his family live in nearby Payette, Idaho.
Education:
B.A. Northwest Nazarene University
Professional Experience:
- Began with Pete Nichols in 1981
- Established The NICHOLS Accounting Group, P.C. with Pete in 1989
Areas of Expertise:
Estate Planning, Transition and succession Planning, Income Tax Services, Year End Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Specific Transaction Planning, Benefit Planning, Business Valuation Services, Cost Segregation Services, and Financial Statement Services.
Professional & Civic Involvement:
NNU Business Advisory Board, AICPA (Idaho Society of CPAs), and he is Licensed in Idaho & Oregon.
Hobbies:
Spending Time with Family, Fishing, and Hunting.
Born & Raised:
An Ontario native, Bob is enjoying raising his family in Oregon.
Education:
A.A.Treasure Valley Community College
B.S. Boise State University
Professional Experience:
- The Nichols Accounting Group, P.C. since 1999
Areas of Expertise:
Business & Individual Taxation, Income Tax Planning, Estate Planning, and Retire ment Planning.
Hobbies:
Spending Time with Family, and Outdoor Activities.
Born & Raised:
Trevor was born & raised in Denver, Colorado.
Education:
M.B.A. Northwest Nazarene University
B.S. Northwest Nazarene University
Professional Experience:
- Joined The NICHOLS Accounting Group, P.C. in June of 2001
Hobbies:
Spending Time with Family, Basketball, Hiking, and a Denver Broncos Fan.