BlueBird, CPAs is a Nevada based CPA firm providing auditing, consulting, and training services to Native American Tribes and casinos nationwide to assist them in providing fiscal integrity and accountability to their members.
The BlueBird team adheres to the highest personal standards and professional ethics. Our team members take pride in our reputation for quality service to Native American Tribes, geared toward securing their success and independence as Tribal Governments and enterprises.
The BlueBird Story
As a Nevada born and based business, we are proud of our roots, proud of the background of our families, our community, and of the great State of Nevada. In our search for a new name, we looked to find one that embodies the core values and character of our firm. It was also important to choose a name that reflects the heritage we are so proud of. The Mountain Bluebird is the state bird of Nevada and is widely regarded as a symbol of new beginnings and happiness.
This is a new beginning for our firm…
The Mountain Bluebird is a perfect representation of this. It reflects the morale of our firm; one of happiness, new growth supported by strong roots, and boundless optimism as we take flight in to the future. We hope you will join us on our new adventure.
Please take a look around and let us know what we can help you with.
BlueBird, CPAs Manager Honored as an AICPA 2024 Outstanding Young CPA
One of our Managers, Benjamin Schwartz, CPA, MBA, was recognized as a 2024 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award. Honorees are selected for exemplifying passion, intellect, and inspiration in the accounting profession. Each recipient is committed to positively impacting the profession through volunteering and have demonstrated leadership within their job and volunteer activities. “As an Alaskan Native enrolled Tribal Member, I grew up with a unique blend of experiences, splitting my time between Palo Alto, CA and the Alaskan Native Villages of Northway and Tanana, AK. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the challenges posed by limited resources and educational barriers in […]
NIGC Annual Fee Calculation
The National Indian Gaming Commission is amending agency procedures for calculating the amount of annual fee a gaming operation owes to the NIGC. The amendment excludes certain promotional credits from the calculation of the annual fee a gaming operation owes. This change is effective October 6, 2022. The NIGC amends 25 CFR Part 514.4 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: 514.4 How does a gaming operating calculate the amount of the annual fee it owes? c) For purposes of computing fees, assessable gross revenues for each gaming operation are the total amount of money wagered on class II […]
NIGC 2022 Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees
The National Indian Gaming Commission has adopted the following annual fees for FY22: Tier 1: 0.00% Tier 2: 0.08% Self-Regulation Class II Revenues: 0.04% The fee rates are effective November 1, 2021, and will remain in effect until new rates are adopted. These rates shall apply to all assessable gross revenues from each gaming operation under the jurisdiction of the NIGC. Although the FY22 fee rate increase may seem significant, the NIGC anticipates receiving approximately $21M in fees for FY22. Even with the 0.08% fee rate, the NIGC projects the fee collections for FY22 would come in at approximately $0.8M […]
GASB Proposes Application Guidance on CARES Act and Coronavirus Diseases Issues
As part of its continuing efforts to assist state and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, GASB released a proposed staff Technical Bulletin containing application guidance related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) of 2020 and certain outflows incurred in response to the coronavirus. The Technical Bulletin is being proposed to address questions raised with GASB by its stakeholders. The Exposure Draft of the proposed Technical Bulletin clarifies the application of existing recognition requirements to resources received from certain programs established by the CARES Act. It also clarifies how existing presentation requirements apply to certain […]
Main Office
BlueBird CPAs
5585 Kietzke Lane
Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone:
775.827.5999
Fax:
775.827.2104