Heritage of Knott CPA

Built on Decades of Trust. Carried Forward With Purpose. 

Knott CPA began as a small, client-first practice built on the belief that accounting is personal. That belief continues to guide everything we do today. Our firm’s legacy of integrity, accuracy, and long-term relationships is the foundation that informs every decision — even as we evolve to meet the needs of modern businesses and families. 


Founding & Legacy

From the start, Knott CPA was guided by a simple philosophy: deliver precise, ethical advice and treat every client as a partner. Over the years our team has earned client trust through careful stewardship of their financial information, thoughtful planning, and dependable service. Those principles remain at our core — not as relics of the past, but as the standards that shape our present and future.

Timeline of Steady Evolution

Humble beginnings

The practice opens, focused on personalized tax and accounting services. 

Early growth

Deepening expertise in tax compliance, bookkeeping and small business needs. 

Longstanding relationships

Families and businesses begin working with the firm across generations. 

Expanded advisory

Planning, advisory services, and industry-specific knowledge are added. 

Leadership continuity

Veteran staff mentor the next generation to ensure seamless service.

Today

Knott CPA has joined forces with JR Clausen CPAs — strengthening our capabilities while preserving our commitment to clients.

Leadership Transition & Continuity

Transitions at Knott CPA have always been deliberate and client-centered. That same thoughtful approach guided the decision to join with JR Clausen CPAs. This alliance was structured to preserve the personal service and trusted relationships clients rely on while bringing broader resources and complementary strengths to the table.

What Has Never Changed 

  • Personalized service: You will always work with seasoned professionals who understand your situation. 
  • Ethical, conservative guidance: We prioritize integrity and long-term stewardship over quick fixes. 
  • Long-term relationships: We measure success by the continuity of our client partnerships. 
  • Responsiveness and accessibility: Questions answered. Deadlines met. Peace of mind delivered. 
  • Accuracy and accountability: Our work is thorough, defensible, and focused on results. 

Today’s Firm — Heritage Plus Strength

Transitions at Knott CPA have always been deliberate and client-centered. That same thoughtful approach guided the decision to join with JR Clausen CPAs. This alliance was structured to preserve the personal service and trusted relationships clients rely on while bringing broader resources and complementary strengths to the table.

Knott CPA’s merger with JR Clausen CPAs brings two complementary legacies together under a shared commitment to direction, stability, and results. Combining our deep local knowledge and long-term client relationships with JR Clausen’s broader advisory experience enhances the services you already trust: 

 

  • Broader advisory and industry expertise for entrepreneurs, health professionals, and real-estate stakeholders 
  • Enhanced planning tools, technology, and reporting to improve clarity and decision-making 
  • Continued hands-on client service from experienced CPAs — no junior-only teams 
  • A proactive, planning-first mindset that anticipates regulatory change and uncovers opportunities


This evolution is stewardship in action: preserving what matters while strengthening our ability to serve clients today and into the future.

Client Voices 

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“Knott CPA are seasoned professionals — there are no junior accountants here. They know taxes, accounting and business operations inside and out.”

Kent C. Sasse, M.D. 

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“Kevin not only did my taxes for me, but being new to the area, he also recommended a dentist (which I also love).”

Satisfied Client, Reno, NV

Looking Ahead 

As stewards of a long-standing practice, our focus is simple and enduring: to serve our clients with integrity, insight, and care — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. By honoring our heritage while embracing thoughtful evolution, we ensure continuity for the people and businesses who depend on us. 

Meet Our Team 

If you’d like to learn more about how the Knott CPA and JR Clausen CPAs alliance strengthens your relationship with our firm, please reach out. We’re here to listen, advise, and support your financial goals — with the same personal attention and ethical care that have defined us from the beginning. 

Highlighting Our Clients Across the Nation


We're locally based in Reno, but our client base spans across state lines. No matter where you're located, our team is here to help. See some of our client base represented here: