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“Who is the best accountant in Billings, Montana?”

Asked October 15, 2026 with Claude and live web search, the way a customer asks. It read 9 pages and named 9 businesses.

Named, in order

  1. 1Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co.
  2. 2Ortt & Co. CPAs
  3. 3Ferro Willett & Thompson
  4. 4Red Tree CPAs
  5. 5Colleen Black & Co CPAs
  6. 6ClavesVita Tax and Wealth Advisors
  7. 7Summers McNea & Co.
  8. 8Clarity Tax and Accounting
  9. 9A+ Accounting & Consulting

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What it read

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The full answer

There's no single "best" accountant in Billings. The right choice depends on what you need, whether that's a simple tax return, small-business bookkeeping, farm or ranch accounting, or estate planning. I can point you to some well-known firms and a way to compare them.

Billings accounting firms that show up in directories (these listings mostly don't come with reviews, so don't read them as quality rankings):

  • Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co.: one of the largest regional firms, with about 250–999 employees. A good fit for businesses and complex situations.
  • Ortt & Co. CPAs
  • Ferro Willett & Thompson
  • Red Tree CPAs
  • Colleen Black & Co CPAs
  • ClavesVita Tax and Wealth Advisors: combines tax and wealth planning.
  • Summers McNea & Co.
  • Clarity Tax and Accounting and A+ Accounting & Consulting: among the higher-revenue local firms.

How to choose:

  1. Check credentials. Make sure the person is a licensed CPA or an Enrolled Agent. You can look up a CPA's license with the Montana Board of Public Accountancy.
  2. Match their specialty to your needs. Ask whether they regularly handle clients like you, such as small businesses, agriculture, real estate, or individual returns.
  3. Read recent reviews on Google and the BBB, and ask local business owners or your banker who they use.
  4. Ask about fees and availability. Find out whether they charge flat or hourly rates and whether they work year-round or only during tax season.
  5. Meet with two or three of them. Many offer a free first meeting, and how well you communicate with them matters a lot.

If you tell me what you need help with, I can help narrow the list.

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