Accounting that works with you all year long.
We help small business owners make confident financial decisions through proactive tax planning, ongoing guidance, and hands-on support all year, not just at filing time.
Call the Austin office and speak with a member of the team about next steps.
For the way you do business
Our services are built to support small business owners through every phase of growth. As your needs evolve, our approach evolves with you.
- Small business owners
- Growing businesses
- Owner-led companies
- Professionals and entrepreneurs
If you want more than a once-a-year tax relationship, you are in the right place.
Real planning happens between the returns
We believe the best results come from consistent, proactive communication. Instead of cramming everything into a rushed tax season, we meet with clients through the year.
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Summer projections
A forward look while there is still time to act on what the numbers are showing.
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Year-end planning
Strategy meetings before the return is due, so filing season is not a scramble.
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Ongoing check-ins
Regular conversations through the year, instead of one rushed season of catch-up.
A better way to work with your accountant
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Proactive year-round planning
We do not wait until tax season to start planning. Through regular check-ins, projections, and year-end strategy meetings, we help you stay prepared and avoid last-minute surprises.
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Hands-on, responsive support
You deserve an advisor who is accessible when you need them most. Whether you are navigating a complex business decision or you have a quick question, our team provides personalized, prompt support so you can move forward.
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Projections that guide decisions
Stop looking in the rearview mirror. We provide forward-looking financial projections that act as a roadmap for your growth, so you can make smarter investments and more informed business decisions today.
Services designed to support you at every stage
As your needs evolve, our approach evolves with you.
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Tax Planning and Strategy
Proactive planning to help you prepare for what is ahead, reduce surprises, and make more informed financial decisions throughout the year.
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Tax Preparation
Accurate, timely tax filings for individuals and businesses, handled with care and supported by year-round insight so nothing is rushed at filing time.
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Business Accounting and Advisory
Ongoing accounting support and practical guidance to help you understand your numbers and make confident business decisions.
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Entity and Structure Guidance
Support when forming, restructuring, or planning for the future of your business, including help choosing and adjusting the structure as goals evolve.
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Ongoing Financial Support
Consistent access to a team that does more than keep the books. We provide the strategic leadership and financial clarity usually reserved for large corporations, helping you navigate complex business hurdles and manage your bottom line with confidence.
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Industry-Focused Support
Support for businesses with unique structures and reporting needs, including those in construction, real estate, and other evolving industries.
A second look before the return
Some owners already have a preparer and still want another set of eyes on the year already underway.
That look is the work we already do with clients: summer projections, year-end planning, and the check-ins in between. We use those conversations to see what is coming and to talk it through before filing season.
We work primarily with business owners who want planning, clear communication, and an ongoing advisory relationship. If that is you, call the office and speak with a member of the team.
One team, one vision
Cmerek Dickerson PLLC is the result of a thoughtful merger grounded in shared values, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to doing right by the people we serve. Today we move forward as one firm.
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Nick Cmerek, CPA
Partner
Since 2011, Nick has worn many hats, from tax and accounting to planning, projections, and IRS resolution, with the goal of helping clients feel confident and understood. He adapts to each client’s preferred level of detail, whether that means keeping things simple or going through the numbers in Loom videos, clear emails, or phone calls. Clients value his calm, steady approach and his ability to make complex topics feel approachable. Outside the office, Nick enjoys refereeing flag football, golfing, catching movies, and exploring Austin’s food scene with his partner, Daniel. He is also an avid Astros and Cowboys fan, for better or worse.
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Aaron Dickerson, CPA, CVA, CFE
Partner
Aaron spent five years leading his own firm before joining forces here, blending analytical skill with genuine care for clients. He enjoys helping people navigate complex tax and accounting issues with clarity and confidence, and finds the most reward in seeing clients feel in control of their finances. Clients trust that they can bring any question or challenge to him. Off the clock, Aaron enjoys exploring new cities, tinkering with technology, taking in Austin’s live music scene, and spending time with his dog, Kobe.
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Lisa Cmerek
Senior Accounting Specialist
As one of the firm’s founders, Lisa brings a wealth of experience to every client interaction. She is known for sharp problem-solving and for untangling complex bookkeeping and payroll puzzles. Clients often say she makes their toughest challenges look effortless, a testament to decades of expertise. Outside the office, Lisa enjoys local wineries, golf, and a friendly bowling game. Her leadership, knowledge, and relationships remain a big part of what makes the firm feel like family.
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Leslie Pearson, CPA
Founding Partner & Consulting Advisor
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Alecia Pearson
Accounting
Alecia sees bookkeeping as one big, satisfying puzzle, and she loves bringing order to the chaos. With an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, she finds joy in turning a jumble of receipts and reports into a balanced set of books. Outside the numbers, Alecia enjoys time with her dog, Eleven, pub trivia, and planning her next trip, with Spain high on the list.
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Andrew Godwin, CPA
Tax
Andrew obtained his CPA in 2019 and values the balance of independence and support his role provides. He is dedicated to high-quality work and to a clear, accurate, and professional experience for every client. Outside the office, Andrew enjoys classic cars, especially late-1950s cruisers and 1970s land yachts, and old movies such as Aliens.
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Sam Carvell
Client Liason
Sam is known for her empathy and energy, making tax conversations and technology feel approachable. Helping people is what inspires her daily. Outside the office, she enjoys cheering on her kids, catching movies at Alamo Drafthouse with her family, and reading fantasy novels.
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Kelly Pustka
Tax and Accounting
Kelly takes pride in helping clients navigate tax preparation with patience and care. She approaches every return with calm focus and gives each project her full attention, whether it is a business or personal return. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, time with her family, and baking for the people she loves.
Questions before you call
Do you only work with clients at tax time?
No. We meet through the year for summer projections, year-end planning, and ongoing check-ins. Real planning happens between the returns, not only when the filing is due.
Who is the firm built for?
We work primarily with business owners who value planning, clear communication, and an ongoing advisory relationship. That includes small business owners, growing businesses, owner-led companies, and professionals and entrepreneurs.
How do I get started?
Call the office and speak with a member of the team about next steps. There is no online calendar. The conversation starts by phone.
Where is the office?
The office is in Austin. The street address and phone number are on this page. Call and a member of the team will talk with you about next steps.
Which industries do you support?
Alongside tax, accounting, and advisory work, we support businesses with unique structures and reporting needs, including construction, real estate, and other evolving industries.
What does ongoing financial support mean here?
It means consistent access to a team that does more than keep the books: strategic leadership and financial clarity, help with complex business hurdles, and attention to the bottom line through the year.
Talk with our team
If you want planning, clear communication, and an ongoing advisory relationship, call the office. A member of the team will talk with you about next steps.
Visit 2500 W William Cannon Dr Suite 203, Austin, TX 78745
Call (512) 288-3021