Robert M. Jensen, CPA
Managing Partner
Robert Jensen is Managing Partner of HJ & Associates, as well as Partner in Charge of the Tax Department
and a founder of the Firm. He has over 27 years of experience in public and private accounting which
includes a wide range of tax and accounting services for individuals and businesses. He has experience in
professional services, retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing, and international issues. He also has
extensive experience in corporate and individual taxation as well as auditing both private and public
companies. Robert has provided extensive management advisory services, valuation and litigation support.
Robert has 2 years experience as a Chief Financial Officer and 5 years experience as an Instructor of
Business Development at a local community school. He has also served for several years on various
committees with the UAPCA.
EDUCATION
University of Utah - B.S., Accounting 1982
University of Utah - B.S., Finance 1982
LICENSURE
Certified Public Accountant
Utah
PRACTICE AREAS
Tax
Audit
Finance
ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Tax Section
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
S. Jeffrey Jones, CPA
Partner
Jeff Jones is an Audit Partner with over 15 years of experience in public and private accounting and is a
founding partner of the firm. Jeff's audit emphasis is in publicly held companies and companies contemplating
going public. He specializes in complex equity and debt transactions, and has experience with companies
with foreign operations particularly China and Canada.
Jeff has worked with industries such as software, leasing, research and development, service providers and
more. He is also serving on the UAPCA Accounting Issues Committee.
EDUCATION
Southern Utah University - B.S., Accounting 1992
Southern Utah University - B.S., Political Science 1992
Southern Utah University - Master of Accountancy, Magna Cum Laude 1993
LICENSURE
Certified Public Accountant
Utah California
Florida Idaho
Indiana Montana
Washington Pennsylvania
PRACTICE AREAS
Audit
ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
Association for Corporate Growth
Bruce M. Kartchner, CPA.CITP
Partner
Bruce Kartchner is an Audit Partner with over 23 years of experience in public and private accounting. He
has experience with clients in professional services, financial services, wholesale distribution, insurance, oil &
gas, agriculture and transportation. Bruce provides audit and related services to public companies and
privately held companies. He has provided management advisory services and has extensive experience in
electronic and manual information systems.
Bruce is involved in local politics as a member of his city council and serves as the city treasurer.
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University - Master of Accountancy 1985
LICENSURE
Certified Public Accountant
Utah
PRACTICE AREAS
Audit
Tax
ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
Kelly G. Purser, CPA
Partner
Kelly Purser is a Tax Partner with over 27 years of experience in public and private accounting. He has
experience in professional, medical and financial services, manufacturing and the construction industry. Kelly
also has experience with auditing; and extensive experience in all types of taxation including: individual,
partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates, including income tax planning.
Kelly has been involved with Uptown Down’s organization, a local non-profit organization supporting the
Down Syndrome children in the Salt Lake area.
LICENSURE
Certified Public Accountant
Utah
PRACTICE AREAS
Tax
Audit
ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
Charles D. Roe, CPA
Partner
Chuck Roe is an Audit Partner with over 32 years of experience in public and private accounting and joined
the firm in January 2002. Chuck has experience with clients in professional services, manufacturing,
distribution, software and mineral resources industries. He also has extensive experience in providing audit
and related services to public companies dealing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and other
regulators.
Chuck has 5 years experience as a Chief Financial Officer for two public companies. He was also in
management of a professional financial services company as well as practiced public accounting with an
international and several local firms.
EDUCATION
University of Utah - B.A., Accounting 1976
LICENSURE
Certified Public Accountant
Utah
Nevada
Texas
PRACTICE AREAS
Audit
ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants