Richard Rust CPA
What we could verify
- Registered business?
- Not verified
- CPA license or firm permit?
- CPA firm permit active · AD65936 · Florida Board of Accountancy (DBPR public records download)
- Publishes prices?
- Not stated on its website
- Local or remote?
- Not stated on its website
- Software?
- QuickBooks
Who they say they serve: non-profits (self-reported, from the firm's own website)
2 of 5 answered from a dated source.
Documents 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
Score breakdown
Dark bar: points earned. Grey bar: the weight we could check.
Evidence
| Claim | What the source shows | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | Richard Rust CPA | home page | |
| Website | https://rrustcpa.com/ | home page | |
| Office locality | Jacksonville, FL | home page | |
| Phone | +19044960050 | home page | |
| Offers bookkeeping | Documented: ...services. Our firm will focus on your specific needs. Whether you need accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, business tax return preparation, small business consulting, contract... | home page | |
| Monthly bookkeeping | Documented: ...of deductions or expenses. You’ll receive clear guidance on exactly what’s needed. Yes. Ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, and financial guidance are available for small and... | home page | 8 pts (max 8) |
| Payroll coordination | Documented: ...and financial planning. Learn practical tips to make the most of your finances. Payroll & Compliance Stay up to date with federal and state payroll requirements, electronic... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Month-end close + reporting | Documented: ...setup, training, and support Strategic guidance for complex financial situations Financial statement preparation and analysis Cash flow monitoring and budgeting assistance Get... | home page | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Industries served (documented) | non-profits | /about | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Software supported | QuickBooks | home page | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | CPA firm permit active · AD65936 · Florida Board of Accountancy (DBPR public records download) | State accountancy board Third-party Sep 26, 2026 expires Dec 31, 2027 | 8 pts (max 8) |
| Onboarding described | Documented: ...provides hands-on attention that only a local CPA can offer. Schedule a Consultation Our Process Simple, Clear, and Straightforward We keep the process organized and easy to... | /about | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Named contact / team | Richard Rust, CPA | home page | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Privacy / data-handling page | Documented: Privacy Policy | /privacy-policy | 2 pts (max 2) |
Checked and not found
- Not documented. Checked 7 pages of the firm's own site on 2026-09-26 (Firm's own website): Catch-up / cleanup (0 pts, max 5); AP / AR (0 pts, max 4); Local / remote model stated (0 pts, max 3); Pricing approach published (0 pts, max 6); What is included / excluded (0 pts, max 5); Reporting cadence stated (0 pts, max 4); Communication channel / process (0 pts, max 3).
Not verified (not checked yet, so each scores 0 and counts against coverage): Service area; Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing (0 pts, max 6); Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS directory credential (0 pts, max 6); Entity found in the state business registry (0 pts, max 6); Years operating (registry formation date) (0 pts, max 5); Working contact route verified (0 pts, max 2).
Check it yourself on the state's own records: Florida Board of Accountancy license search and business registry search.
- Active CPA firm or individual license (state board): Florida lists an ACTIVE CPA firm permit (Current) under this name, expiring 2027-12-31. It does not prove service quality.
Data limitations
- 20 of 21 evidenced items come from Richard Rust CPA's own website and are labelled self-reported.
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