Ketel Thorstenson LLP partners with Blue J to Deliver Results Faster to Clients

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP (KT) is a CPA firm based in Rapid City, South Dakota, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services. They specialize in serving various industries, including agriculture, construction, hospitality, and nonprofits, with a focus on helping clients optimize their business operations and achieving their financial goals.

Blue J is generative AI for tax experts, which combines state of the art AI with tax expertise. The system utilizes large language models, and a vast reliable database to streamline tax research and enable tax professionals to offer timely, accurate insight and tax guidance. 

Kevin Sickles, Partner at KT, says, "Blue J is an innovative tool that helps us stay ahead of evolving tax issues. Our goal is to empower our tax professionals to support clients in achieving their full potential efficiently and effectively. With Blue J, we can quickly access accurate answers and relevant sources, and use its drafting features to provide strategic, informed guidance."

Mat Armstrong, Director of Customer Success at Blue J, remarks, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Ketel Thorstenson as they implement Blue J to strengthen their tax research. This partnership highlights our mutual dedication to providing timely, impactful insights that foster better client outcomes. Together, we’re enhancing their ability to deliver precise, strategic advice tailored to complex client needs."

About Ketel Thorstenson 

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, is a full-service accounting firm rich in history, serving clients in the Black Hills region since 1936. Currently, they have 21 partners and over 50 CPAs, with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, and Gillette, WY. The firm offers a variety of accounting services, specializing in the agriculture, construction, hospitality, nonprofit, estate planning, and government industries.

About Blue J

Blue J is the leader in AI-powered tax law research, dedicated to empowering tax experts with groundbreaking insights and efficiency. Founded in 2015, Blue J has rapidly become a trusted partner to tax experts worldwide, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tax research and advisory services.

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