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Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%80+43.6Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE

Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC

Maricopa, AZ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #40Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 66 accountants · 4.8★ from 128 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other accountants (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 80% of accountants.A
80
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 75% of accountants.B
75
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 99% of accountants.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 100% of accountants.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 100% of accountants.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC is better than 97% of accountants.A
97

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Customers hired Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC for 8 kinds of job.

Craig L. Elggren, CPA, PC for financial advising

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Financial advising”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#2 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 3 Google reviews tagged “Financial advising”

BradLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Mr. Craig Elggren and his entire staff are AMAZING!!! If you are looking for a CPA, Bookkeeper, Payroll company, of a great friend don't look any further.

Great priceIRS audit representationAccounting supportBusiness tax return preparation
Susie8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

A genuine team that works together. They take the time to support, explain and suggest. Knowledgeable and innovative to save real corporate and personal dollars. I am a huge fan!

Reasonable priceBusiness tax return preparationBusiness consultingTax problem consulting
BradLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

This is the first year working with Craig and his staff, and we are very happy with quality and thoughtfulness of their work! We look forward to working with Craig moving forward and would highly recommend calling him if you need help with taxes or financial planning!

Reasonable priceAccounting supportBusiness tax return preparationBusiness consulting

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 36%Reasonable 57%Overpriced 0%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

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Business tax return preparation6—
Income tax filing6—
Business consulting4—
Tax problem consulting4—
Tax Preparation4—
IRS audit representation3—
Financial advising3—

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