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Certified Public Accountant

QuickBooks Online Advanced Certified ProAdvisor

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Treasurer, Pine Island Academy PTO

Ironman (x2)

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Craig Trimble

904-867-8763

craig@darkhorse.cpa

TITLE

Principal

HOMETOWN

Ponte Vedra, FL

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

13

EDUCATION

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

— Marcus Aurelius

Craig listens. By his own account, he spends most conversations listening twice as long as the time he speaks. To the unacquainted, they might confuse him for someone shy or introverted. To the acquainted, they know that he’s actively listening and taking note of the big things and the small things, the said and the unsaid. He honed this skill by working with small businesses as a freelance web developer in high school. He eventually shifted gears into accounting at the University of Central Florida, where he found his unique propensity towards listening was met by a desire from clients to be heard.

Craig has worked with (and listened to) small businesses and individuals for over a decade. Clients would come to him because they couldn’t get hold of their CPA and, if they did, received advice lacking substance (and accuracy). Desiring to be part of a new wave of accountants that would overtake the swell of the “silver tsunami,” providing a much higher level of client service and pushing forward the profession into the 21st century, Craig found Dark Horse.

Outside of helping small business owners increase profitability and decrease taxes, Craig can be found, well, outside. Running, cycling, golfing, fishing, playing with his boys…just about any verb with an “ing” ending that happens outdoors. He and his wife, Emily, along with their three boys and a Golden Mountain Doodle, reside in Nocatee, where he serves as the Treasurer of Pine Island Academy. Craig exclaimed about his recent move to Nocatee, “it’s the best decision my wife and I have ever made!” Second, potentially, to his move to Dark Horse anyway.

Specialties

Cost Segregation Analysis

Entity Structure Analysis

Closely Held Entities

Strategic Tax Planning

Equity Compensation

Industries

Real Estate Investors

Construction

Professional Services

Sole Proprietors

Young Professionals

First Class Service from Your Jacksonville CPA

At Dark Horse CPAs, we offer customized financial reporting and winning tax strategies at competitive pricing. From bookkeeping to tax preparation and fractional CFO services, your dedicated CPA can handle it so you can focus on growing what matters to you most. We’re proud to serve Jacksonville, Florida.

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CRAIG TRIMBLE, PRINCIPAL

Dark Horse is always pushing the envelope when it comes to providing exceptional client service. Having spent 10+ years in the public accounting industry before joining Dark Horse, I found myself finishing every tax season pondering the question, "How can I better serve my small business and personal clients?" Through open collaboration amongst all Dark Horse CPAs and the firm's implementation of cutting edge technology, my decade-old question has finally been answered. I now spend my days answering my clients' questions, not my own, to increase their profitability and decrease taxes.

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Accounting Solutions for Businesses.

The Problem: Business owners aren't getting timely, accurate and actionable data from their financials. Even worse, they're not receiving tax planning advice from their, "tax pro," which is costing them untold amounts of money. This is just plain wrong. We believe you deserve a better small business accounting firm.

Solutions for Businesses

CRAIG TRIMBLE, PRINCIPAL

“It's no secret that business owners want to spend a majority of their time on the business, not in the business. By teaming up with Dark Horse CPAs on all (or parts of) the accounting functions of their business, business owners can get out of the weeds and take an aerial view to ensure short-term and long-term success. Through delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial data, I provide business owners with peace of mind when using said data to make crucial business decisions.”

Tax Services for People.

The Problem: taxpayers are not getting the service they deserve from their CPA. Most CPA firms rush through their clients' tax returns, do not properly explain the return, provide no recommendations on how to reduce their taxes and are generally unavailable or unhelpful outside of tax season.

Tax Solutions for People

CRAIG TRIMBLE, PRINCIPAL

“Being available for my small business and personal tax clients is my number one goal. And, not just during the months, weeks, or days leading up to important tax deadlines, but throughout the year to provide tax guidance and expertise around certain life events or when making major financial decisions. For my clients, being proactive throughout the year ensures that the annual tax filing is a formality, not an unpleasant surprise.”

Nancy R.

I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.

Patrick Wingate

I was referred to Max by a friend who is also a small business owner. I was definitely in need of direction when it came to my finances. After speaking with Max I was able to understand how I can be efficient in the accounting side of my business and he and his team is there to guide me every step of the way. I'm now confident I have the right team watching my books I highly recommend Max and Dark Horse CPAs

Marisa M.

I had the pleasure of working with Stella and she was absolutely incredible. I had received what I suspected was bad advice from a previous tax preparer, and I was looking for another professional opinion on a specific tax situation. I found Dark Horse and Stella and I couldn't be happier. Stella confirmed what I had suspected about the previous tax situation being handled incorrectly by my former preparer at a different firm, and helped me fix the problem. Stella was prompt, exceedingly professional, and actually took the time to explain everything. Prices for services are fair. I am thrilled to have found a knowledgeable, trustworthy tax advisor and I look forward to continue working with Stella in the future.

Susan H.

Megan, Kim and staff were very prompt filing our business and personal taxes. The secure email site to upload our documents was very user friendly. The staff was also extremely prompt answering our questions through email and on the phone. In addition, Megan met with us personally a couple of times several months in advance to map out a plan for our business and personal taxes. Thank you all!

Quinn R.

We signed on with Adam's accounting group after bouncing around trying to find the right 'fit' with other companies. I knew immediately that we found what we needed when Adam took the time to sit down and talk to me about my business, my plans, my goals and where I wanted my company to be in the next 2, 5, 10 years. Adam and his team are responsive - and by that, I mean proactive - which is probably the single best reason to use Dark Horse. After 8 years and 3 different accounting firms we found what we need with Dark Horse.

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