Education
- B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration — California State University, Chico
Certifications & Professional Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Colton Cummings, CPA
- Senior Tax Associate
- ccummings@athertoncpas.com
Colton Cummings, CPA, is a Senior Tax Associate at Atherton & Associates, where he works closely with managers and partners to support clients with tax planning, preparation, and compliance services. He primarily serves individuals and privately held businesses, helping clients navigate tax obligations while maintaining a responsive and organized approach throughout the engagement process.
With experience across a range of entity structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, Colton supports clients in industries such as agriculture, professional services, real estate, and transportation. His work focuses on preparing accurate tax filings, assisting with proactive tax planning strategies, and helping clients stay compliant in an evolving tax environment.
Clients and colleagues value Colton for his personable communication style, responsiveness, and commitment to follow-through. As a primary point of contact on many engagements, he coordinates the collection of supporting documentation, prepares returns, answers client questions, and helps keep projects moving efficiently from start to finish. His client-focused approach reflects Atherton & Associates’ commitment to delivering practical guidance and dependable service relationships.
With three years of public accounting experience, Colton continues to build his expertise in tax planning and compliance while supporting clients with reliable, detail-oriented service.
With experience across a range of entity structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, Colton supports clients in industries such as agriculture, professional services, real estate, and transportation. His work focuses on preparing accurate tax filings, assisting with proactive tax planning strategies, and helping clients stay compliant in an evolving tax environment.
Clients and colleagues value Colton for his personable communication style, responsiveness, and commitment to follow-through. As a primary point of contact on many engagements, he coordinates the collection of supporting documentation, prepares returns, answers client questions, and helps keep projects moving efficiently from start to finish. His client-focused approach reflects Atherton & Associates’ commitment to delivering practical guidance and dependable service relationships.
With three years of public accounting experience, Colton continues to build his expertise in tax planning and compliance while supporting clients with reliable, detail-oriented service.
