Audit Team
Jon Cushman, CPA
Jacob Morrison, CPA
Jacob Morrison, CPA
Jon Cushman has been a CPA since 2009 and has served a diverse array of audit clients including governments, housing authorities, schools, casinos, construction companies, manufacturing facilities and benefit plans. In addition to financial and compliance audits, Jonathan has served clients with forensic investigations, internal control
Jon Cushman has been a CPA since 2009 and has served a diverse array of audit clients including governments, housing authorities, schools, casinos, construction companies, manufacturing facilities and benefit plans. In addition to financial and compliance audits, Jonathan has served clients with forensic investigations, internal control consultations and audit preparation needs.
Jonathan also provides financial managerial services for clients through monthly and annual financial closing processes, preparing and presenting financial analysis, and overseeing both cash receipt and disbursement processes.
In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with family and recreating outdoors. He received his Masters of Accountancy from the University of Montana and an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps after completing two deployments to Iraq as a Sergeant in the infantry.
Jacob Morrison, CPA
Jacob Morrison, CPA
Jacob Morrison, CPA
Jacob Morrison is a dynamic and motivated Audit Manager who has spent the majority of his career serving Tribal Governments, Tribal Enterprises, and commercial entities. Jacob has come to be highly valued by his clients for the unique combination of accounting acumen and personable nature he brings to the table. Jacob graduated from the
Jacob Morrison is a dynamic and motivated Audit Manager who has spent the majority of his career serving Tribal Governments, Tribal Enterprises, and commercial entities. Jacob has come to be highly valued by his clients for the unique combination of accounting acumen and personable nature he brings to the table. Jacob graduated from the University of New Mexico Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Jacob is licensed as a CPA in the state of New Mexico and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has a passion for solving complex accounting situations and providing the highest quality experience for his clients. Outside of work he loves spending time with his family, skiing, and has a passion for restoring classic automobiles.
Ethan Pentony
Gunnar Pedersen
Gunnar Pedersen
Ethan is a determined and quick learning senior auditor who has been in public accounting since 2020. He has extensive experience in client service and brings value to the Cushman team through his attention to detail and outgoing nature.
Ethan graduated from Bushnell University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounti
Ethan is a determined and quick learning senior auditor who has been in public accounting since 2020. He has extensive experience in client service and brings value to the Cushman team through his attention to detail and outgoing nature.
Ethan graduated from Bushnell University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is currently studying for the CPA and plans to continue his professional education as an auditor.
Gunnar Pedersen
Gunnar Pedersen
Gunnar Pedersen
Gunnar is a staff auditor who strives to learn the intricacies of public accounting as quickly and completely as possible. As an intern attending Montana State University, he plans to work while completing a double major in Accounting and Finance by spring of 2024. After which, he plans to earn his CPA license and continue growing with C
Gunnar is a staff auditor who strives to learn the intricacies of public accounting as quickly and completely as possible. As an intern attending Montana State University, he plans to work while completing a double major in Accounting and Finance by spring of 2024. After which, he plans to earn his CPA license and continue growing with Cushman CPA. While not working, Gunnar enjoys playing sports, being in the wilderness, and spending time with friends and family.
Accounting Services and Consulting Team
Candice Cushman
Candice Cushman
Candice Cushman
Candice Cushman has been in the public accounting field since 2014 and is currently sitting for the CPA exam. As a consultant she obtains an understanding of client’s existing financial management system and staff duties, identifies problems and inefficiencies within the system, provides solutions, assists with implementation of those sol
Candice Cushman has been in the public accounting field since 2014 and is currently sitting for the CPA exam. As a consultant she obtains an understanding of client’s existing financial management system and staff duties, identifies problems and inefficiencies within the system, provides solutions, assists with implementation of those solutions, drafts policies and procedures, and trains staff on the new approved protocols. When serving as a Contract CFO, she obtains an understanding of the client’s accounting process and guides staff on the reconciliation of accounts. Candice also serves clients with casino internal control, cigarette tax compact compliance, financial, and OMB Super-circular audits. Candice was born in Montana and graduated from Montana State University. She has a passion for the outdoors, beach, cooking, and family.
Brandon Mills
Candice Cushman
Candice Cushman
Brandon has served a variety of accounting clients in both the commercial and tribal government sectors. He has a strong background in team management and leadership, and always brings positivity and attention to detail to every project he works on. Brandon enjoys working alongside his clients to partner with them in overcoming difficul
Brandon has served a variety of accounting clients in both the commercial and tribal government sectors. He has a strong background in team management and leadership, and always brings positivity and attention to detail to every project he works on. Brandon enjoys working alongside his clients to partner with them in overcoming difficult accounting scenarios.
Brandon graduated from Bushnell University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Bridger Low
Candice Cushman
Elizabeth Tompos
Bridger is an eager and fast learning student with four years of experience in customer service. He has a strong academic background and always strives for excellence when working on various projects. Bridger plans on graduating from Montana State University with a Master of Science in Accounting by the summer of 2024. Soon after that he plans on becoming a CPA.
Elizabeth Tompos
Elizabeth Tompos
Elizabeth Tompos
Elizabeth Tompos is a recent graduate looking to start her career in the Accounting industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administrator, majoring in Accounting and International Business, from Washington State University. She was elected Student of the Year in June 2019. During her studies, Elizabeth volunteered throug
Elizabeth Tompos is a recent graduate looking to start her career in the Accounting industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administrator, majoring in Accounting and International Business, from Washington State University. She was elected Student of the Year in June 2019. During her studies, Elizabeth volunteered through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to help low income, individuals in the community file their taxes for free. In addition, she offered her, expertise volunteering as an accounting tutor. Elizabeth’s next planned milestone is to earn her CPA license and continue to learn the intricacies of public accounting.
During the weekend, Elizabeth enjoys gardening, camping trips, and social
gatherings with old and new friends. When more time is available for longer vacations, she enjoys international travel and she is always excited to discover new, parts of the world
Emily Mantel
Elizabeth Tompos
Emily Mantel
Emily Mantel brings her unique small business accounting and administrative management skills to the Cushman, CPA team, specializing in payroll preparation including calculating State and Federal tax deductions, Section 125 deductions, and other benefit calculations. Emily enjoys serving her clients with a positive attitude and is deter
Emily Mantel brings her unique small business accounting and administrative management skills to the Cushman, CPA team, specializing in payroll preparation including calculating State and Federal tax deductions, Section 125 deductions, and other benefit calculations. Emily enjoys serving her clients with a positive attitude and is determined to always deliver a high-quality product.
Born and raised in Montana where she resides with her husband and daughters by beautiful Flathead Lake, Emily enjoys exploring the outdoors and gardening with her family.