Heather L Smith, CPA & Western Slope Business Solutions, LLC

01/28/2026

We have been busy buttoning up 2025 and finalizing year-end W2s and 1099s on our existing clients, but we will be interviewing potential new clients again starting on Tuesday, February 10, by appointment only. If you'd like us to take care of your bookkeeping headache this year, shoot us a message, and we'll send you a questionnaire and get you scheduled for an interview. Limited space is available!

08/13/2025

Our office will be closed August 14 - August 24 so we can spend some quality time with our families before school starts. We'll get back to you as soon as possible after we return. Heather & Jackie

06/21/2025

Did you know....

According to Colorado law, specifically C.R.S. 12-100-112, it is explicitly illegal for a person to assume or use the title or designation "certified public accountant," the abbreviation "C.P.A.", or any other similar title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device that would suggest they are a CPA, unless they hold a current license.

The Colorado State Board of Accountancy strictly regulates the use of the CPA designation and considers any unauthorized use as misrepresentation. This includes any oral or written representation like business cards, resumes, displaying a certificate, or listing yourself as a CPA in directories or online.

Violating these regulations can result in serious legal consequences, according to Masterson Hall. Fraudulent misrepresentation in Colorado can lead to felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the severity of the offense and the intent to deceive. Civil liabilities may also arise, with victims seeking damages.

Therefore, to be able to legally use the title "CPA" in Colorado, you must first fulfill all the requirements for licensure, which include education, passing the Uniform CPA Examination, passing the AICPA Ethics Exam, and gaining the necessary work experience. Once you have successfully obtained your license, you can then legitimately claim to be a CPA in Colorado.

Know who you are working with.

Here at Western Slope Business Solutions, LLC, we are an established firm, licensed, insured, registered, and dedicated to supporting you and your business needs.

📍 319 6th Ave, Ouray, CO
📞 (970) 274-1139
💻 Let’s connect!

06/19/2025

Hi there! It's been a hot minute since we posted and I realize I need to take a few minutes to reintroduce myself!

My name is Heather L Smith, CPA. I am an innovative and results oriented professional with over 25 years in organization management working closely with small businesses and hold a Certified Public Accountant license in both Oklahoma and Colorado. I am not affiliated with a firm that has a similar name. I am Western Slope Business Solutions, LLC — your go-to local CPA.

Here at Western Slope Business Solutions, LLC, we are an established firm, licensed, insured, registered, and dedicated to supporting you and your business needs.

We know you probably didn't get into business to do the books, so give us a call and let us help you get back to doing what you love!

My office is located in beautiful Ouray, Colorado, and I’m proud to serve this incredible mountain community and surrounding areas with the professionalism and care it deserves.

📍 319 6th Ave, Ouray, CO
📞 (970) 274-1139
💻 Let’s connect!

01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2025! We are not currently accepting new clients, but will re-evaluate in February. We are however looking for another bookkeeper to join our team so if you know of anyone, send them our way!

10/02/2023

Thanks so much for the shout out Ridgway Colorado!

Look familiar? You guessed it! Heather L Smith, CPA & Western Slope Business Solutions, LLC is being featured as our Member of the Month for October! 👏

Q: Tell me the story of Western Slope Business Solutions.

A: Back in the late 90s, I took my CPA exam in Oklahoma but didn’t receive the passing results until my newlywed husband and I relocated to Colorado. With the change, I instead worked for various Chambers of Commerce as an accountant for a span of 17 years. In 2011, when we expanded our family, I shifted gears and obtained my Colorado CPA license and founded Western Slope Business Solutions in 2013. This year marks our 10th anniversary.

To read the article, click here: https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/western-slope-business-solutions-member-of-the-month-oct-2023

06/10/2023

I'm still getting a dozen calls a week on how "eligible" I am and how many thousands of dollars I'm missing out on. And I KNOW the rules. Please don't get caught in a trap. There are requirements for the "free" money they are offering you and they won't be around to help you out in an audit if their information is incorrect.

The Employee Retention Credit has soared in popularity among pandemic-related tax incentives for business owners, but the IRS has become skeptical of claims.

05/08/2023

May is our birthday month, and I just realized that this year, we are turning 10! It's so hard to believe I started this little company 10 years ago. We've grown so much and I am so thankful for every one of you! Here's to many many more!

02/01/2023

Hurry change the channel! 😅

Change the channel before it's too late!

01/29/2023

We have been busy buttoning up 2022 and finalizing year-end W2s and 1099s on our existing clients, but we will be interviewing potential new clients again starting on Monday, February 6, by appointment only. If you'd like us to take care of your bookkeeping headache this year, shoot us a message, and we'll get you scheduled for an interview. Limited space is available!

12/14/2022

Hope you are having an amzing snow day!

Western Slope Business Solutions
970-247-1139
[email protected]

12/12/2022

How do you create your own sunshine on a snowy day?

Western Slope Business Solutions
970-247-1139
[email protected]