We are a full service accounting and consulting firm providing a broad range of activities from simple tax returns to financial regulatory filings to trusted business advice for maximizing tax strategy, growing a business and planning long term finances. We cater to a wide variety of clients ranging from individuals to full-sized corporations and everything in between.
Our exceptional value to our clients is due not only to our professional expertise but also to our overt friendliness towards them. We work with our clients on a one-to-one basis, creating a warm atmosphere that puts them at ease even during their times of heightened stress. We pledge to create an environment that will cause each of our clients to view us as a trusted business advisor.
Our warmth should NOT be mistaken for lack of knowledge. We offer expert advice in nearly every field of finance, accounting and tax planning.
Meet Our Team!
We have hand selected the most respected and most praised team in all of the western region. Our team is top in competition and does the best at saving you money, effort, and most importantly - time - so you can enjoy the things that matter the most, and leave the hardships to us.
Christina R. Hanks, CPA
She is the founder of a company that has changed thousands of lives for the better -- and you can be next!
Education
Earned her Arizona CPA license in 2000
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Binghamton University
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Arizona State University
Member of the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA), the Arizona Society of CPA's (ASCPA), and both the Flagstaff and Kingman Chambers of Commerce
Experience
Prior to forming
TalleyGold, Christina's accounting and industrial experience included employment at a global accounting firm, a foreign-owned energy company, a short-haul trucking company, an international financial services firm, a city hospital and a rural urgent care facilityShe offers the community over two decades of experience in both public accounting and accounting for various industries, including the medical field
Joanne (Jo) Shute
She has been a staple in our company's success since day one and can help with any needs or questions you have.
Education
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from NAU
Worked for many years as a Civil Engineer on the Coconino National Forest
After discovering a love for the accounting process, Jo has become the payroll specialist and client relations coordinator for our firm. She really enjoys the mix of nerdy, precise data work and collaborative, client-centered business services
Get to Know Her
Jo is a native Arizonan and grew up here in Northern Arizona
She is a Christian and is an active member at her local church
She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her adult children and grandchildren when at home, but she loves most to be out in the outdoors of the American west and the Colorado Plateau – the most beautiful parts of the world!
Dakota Hitchcock
She is a young, up-and-coming CPA with a bright future ahead of her! She will bombard you with enthusiasm and quality work above all else.
Education
Graduated high school as a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Body president
Graduated from Northern Arizona University a semester early in 2020 with a B.S. in Accountancy
Worked for TalleyGold since the summer of 2021
Get to Know Her
She grew up fishing, shooting, and camping with her family, participating in Little League Softball, AYSO soccer, Girl Scouts, and 4H as a youngster
She’s worked in just about every field a rural gal can, from fast food to convenience stores, to power plants
In her spare time between tax seasons, Dakota enjoys escape rooms, hunting dove with her mom, spending time exploring new restaurants and traveling
Jeremiah Satberry
Whether he’s scaling mountains or solving your toughest issues, he’s always up for a challenge!
Education
Pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, with an emphasis on microbiology at NAU, graduating May 2025
Funded his education independently by working in construction before joining the firm
Worked for TalleyGold since the summer of 2023
Get to Know Him
When he’s not in the office, you’ll likely find him hiking or biking up a mountain - unless it's ski season, then he's racing down it!
He thrives on meeting new people and brings a calm, patient attitude to every conversation
Actively involved in campus life, including the Logging, Hiking, and Cycling clubs, and a proud member of Alpha Sigma Phi
Alicia Lute
Our newest addition to the team. She swapped sand for stats, hiking her way to CPA greatness!
Education
Graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2022 with a B.S. in Accountancy
Furthered her education at University of Arizona, earning a M.S. in Accountancy in 2023
Worked for TalleyGold since the summer of 2024
Get to Know Her
She loves hiking Arizona’s scenic trails and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen
A proud Californian, originally from Monterey. Traded the beaches for the mountains
She's a bright, aspiring CPA, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping others.
Office: 401 N San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Call: (928) 774-8900
Email: info@talleygold.com
Site: www.talleygold.com