The real estate industry revolves around dynamic entity choices, and changing market and tax reporting issues. To be successful, it is critical to understand the sensitivity to outside market conditions and fluctuations.

At Stockman Kast Ryan + Co., we understand the unique diversity of this market and have experience working with new home builders, commercial construction companies, land developers, and commercial management and sales companies in Colorado Springs and throughout southern Colorado. Each of our partners has over 20 years of experience in real estate and construction, and has developed skills in structuring entities and dealing with ongoing tax planning issues.

Finally, in order to stay up to date with current regulations and better understand the needs of this industry, our partners and staff attend local, regional and national conferences, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Real Estate Conference.

Real Estate and Construction services include:

• Tax planning
• Like-kind exchanges
• Analysis of all available options to select the appropriate entity and accounting method
• Land banking and cost segregation analysis
• Conservation easements
• Audit and assurance services
   

Meet Eric Ryan, CPA
Experience: Eric has been in public accounting since 1977, with significant experience serving a variety of real estate, manufacturing and small business clients. He also provides estate planning services to high net worth individuals.

Education: B.B.A., University of Notre Dame; Masters of Business Taxation, University of Southern California.

Professional and Civic Activities: Eric is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs. He currently serves as chairman of the Audit and Ethics Committee for the United States Anti-Doping Agency and as treasurer of the Foundation for Colorado Springs’ Future. He is also a past officer for the Pikes Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Economic Development Corporation of Colorado Springs, the Winter Night Club, the Notre Dame Club of Southern Colorado, the Housing and Building Association of Metropolitan Colorado Springs and the Better Business Bureau. He is also a past honorarium instructor of taxation at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

"A dynamic industry, like real estate, requires a dynamic accounting firm, like ours." – Eric Ryan

Meet Marilue Beverly, CPA
Experience: Marilue has been in public accounting since 1987, with significant experience serving manufacturing clients and not-for-profit organizations.

Education: B.S., University of Denver; M.S., University of Denver.

Professional and Civic Activities: Marilue is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. She serves as treasurer for a local not-for-profit organization.

Meet Steve Hochstetter, CPA, CVA
Experience: Steve has been in public accounting since 1983, with significant experience serving small and emerging businesses, not-for-profit organizations, colleges, universities and mortgage bankers.

Education: B.S.B.A., University of South Dakota.

Professional and Civic Activities: Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst since 2000. He is currently a member and treasurer of the Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care. He is the former treasurer of the Pikes Peak Urban League,  past president of the Colorado Springs Kiwanis Foundation, and former member of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado.
 

Meet Judy Kaltenbacher, CPA
Experience: Judy has been in public accounting since 1985, with significant experience serving real estate partnerships, S-Corporations, not-for-profit organizations and small business clients. She is experienced with providing tax planning for high net worth individuals.

Education: B.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Masters of Taxation, University of Denver; Designation of Retirement Planning Specialist from the National Institute.

Professional and Civic Activities: Judy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has served on the finance committee of several boards, including S.E.T. of Colorado Springs and the Better Business Bureau.
 

Meet Mike Rowe, CPA
Experience: Mike has been in public accounting since 1986, specializing in healthcare, manufacturing, and employee benefit plans.

Education: B.S.B.A., University of South Dakota.

Professional and Civic Activities: He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. He is the former treasurer, head of the Budget and Finance Committee and member of the Board of Directors for the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross.