About Us

Core CPAs PCThe members of Core CPAs PC have numerous years of experience in a variety of tax and business activities. Our team members average 23 years of public accounting experience and have multiple educational backgrounds (including a master of tax, law degree, master’s in business administration, and master’s in accounting.) This provides a foundation for handling complex tax and business issues. Most importantly, our interactive mindset and sharing of ideas and strategies are driving forces in the creation of efficient and robust planning strategies for each of our clients.

 

Our Shareholders

Brent L. Corrigan CPA, JD, LLM in Taxation, graduated from Indiana University Honors Business School. He continued to obtain his law degree (Indiana University) and Master of Laws degree in taxation (University of Denver). Brent’s primary practice area involves tax and business planning for closely held businesses and their owners. His areas of expertise are widespread, including real estate developments, professional service businesses, construction, mining, real estate investments, and retail or wholesale businesses. He is constantly providing hands-on assistance in restructuring business ownership, buying or selling businesses, reviewing estate techniques to maximize generational wealth, and ongoing income tax planning. He has been a speaker for both the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Society of CPAs. Brent is currently a member of the Colorado Department of Revenue/Colorado Society of CPAs Task Force and has been involved with the Denver Tax Association (former President) and various nonprofit organization boards.

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Christopher W. Steedly, CPA, graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting. Well-versed in all areas of tax, Chris’ primary focus is tax planning and compliance services for pass-through businesses and their owners. While Chris has worked with companies in virtually every industry sector, he has extensive experience providing tax solutions to clients in the real estate (commercial and residential), professional services, manufacturing, distribution, and nonprofit industries. He has been an instructor and has written numerous articles on various tax topics, including ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes), tangible property regulations, and the Section 179D commercial building energy efficiency tax deduction. In his community, Chris serves on the finance and facilities team of his church and is a member of the governance team for Bethany Busy Bee Early Learning Center, a preschool focusing on a child’s academic and spiritual growth.

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Laura J. Vivien, CPA, MBA, obtained her business degree from Hiram College and her MBA degree from Texas A&M University. Laura’s primary area of practice is in tax and business planning for businesses, owners, and wealthy individuals. Her experience covers a variety of industries, including real estate holding companies (investment and development), construction, telecommunications, oil and gas, retail, and service organizations. She has a keen eye for efficiency in accounting and tax plans and is consistently involved with business combinations and tax structuring plans.

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Our History

Core CPAs PC was formed in 2023 with a spinoff of six professionals who formerly worked numerous years with Brinkerhoff Revenig & Corrigan, PC. The spinoff afforded an opportunity for our group to create a streamlined administrative approach and develop a systemized approach to sharing ideas – all with the goal of allowing for proactive and responsive client service. 

Our Credentials

Core CPAS PC is registered as a certified public accounting firm in Colorado. We are active in almost all 50 states and international tax and business matters. Our professionals have accounting degrees and extensive accounting/tax experience with public accounting firms. Our focus on education is reflected in the variety of designations, including CPA, JD, MBA, master’s in taxation, and enrolled agent. We rely on our technical background and mindset to share ideas/systems to provide tax/business planning services in a cost-efficient manner. 

Our Areas of Specialization

Core CPAs PC does not limit the types of businesses it services. Each client provides us with a unique perspective that adds value to all our clients. The professionals at Core CPAs focus on wealth generation, whether that involves a review of investment or business activities, finding suitable estate planning strategies, or maximizing tax savings through the use of practical tax planning.

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