About us

CPAs, business owners, and investors

We enable business owners and managers to have a pulse on their financial metrics.

Vision

A high-touch accounting, finance, and acquisitions firm.

Mission

Enable business owners and managers to have a pulse on their financial metrics.

How we work

Data you can act on

We're CPAs, business owners and investors who make your data actionable.

We deliver practical data fast with robust review procedures for accuracy.

We're data interpreters and accountability partners.

We help you stay ahead of the tech curve with implementation projects.

We identify your savings in time and money, and redirect them to growth channels.

We focus on improvement: processes, revenue, and profitability.

Who we serve

Closely held businesses, $1–10MM in revenue

Service businesses

Operators who need clean books and a real read on profitability.

Professional services firms

Partnerships and practices balancing billable work with running a business.

Real estate owners and investors

Portfolios where entity structure and reporting have to line up.

Why Peak Ventures

What you get working with us

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A responsive team of CPAs and QuickBooks certified professionals who produce accurate data to help you reach your goals

Focus on efficiency, so you understand profitability through meaningful analysis

Founders who are owners and investors, meeting you where you are in your business journey

Dedicated team members with expertise in QuickBooks Online, financial planning & analysis, and business intelligence dashboards

Founders

Led by owners, not just advisors

Ethan B. Harkleroad

Co-founder, CPA

Accounting. Travel. Paddle boarding and Wine.

Ethan launched his career at EY in Assurance services before moving to a boutique real estate private equity firm where he analyzed the company's portfolio of operating businesses and developed KPI dashboards. Ethan then moved to Napa to work with Silicon Valley Bank's wine team, where he was responsible for 100MM+ in loans for wineries and vineyards. Ethan currently owns and operates a portfolio of small businesses which includes: laundromats, a private mailbox store and storage. A graduate of USD, Ethan is a licensed CPA in the state of CA and an active board member for Diabetes Research Connection based in Del Mar where he serves as Finance and Personnel Chair.

Thor J. Eakes

Co-founder, CPA

Tax. Real estate. Running and Cars.

Thor started his career at CBIZ where he served as manager of a small business consulting group responsible for providing privately held companies with tax advice and direction. Thor then formed Murril, Eakes & Company in 1994 which he maintained until he launched Eakes & Company in 2013. Thor specializes in tax consulting and financial reporting, putting his 30 years of experience to work on a daily basis. He also provides high net worth individuals with personal tax services including strategic tax planning. Thor also owns and invests in various small businesses and real estate projects. A graduate of SDSU, Thor is a licensed CPA in the state of CA and an active board member of the San Diego Auto Museum based in Balboa Park.

The difference

What makes Peak different

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01

Fixed monthly pricing

Transparent, flat monthly fees published on our pricing page — no surprise invoices.

02

One firm, three functions

Accounting, tax partnerships, and CFO services handled in one spot.

03

A specialist bench

Dedicated people for QuickBooks Online, financial planning & analysis, and business intelligence dashboards.

04

Modern tech stack

Efficiency built into the process rather than bolted on afterward.

05

CPA-led accuracy

Responsive CPAs and QuickBooks certified professionals producing data you can rely on.

06

Financing-ready books

Clean financials that prepare you to raise debt or equity and pay appropriate taxes.