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Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management

Business management consultant · Nashville, TN · reviewed since 2019

How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#19 of 109 accountantsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · 1 photos
98%five-star reviews
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2025latest review

Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management at a glance

Google reviewers rate this Nashville firm 4.9 out of 5 based on 106 reviews, highlighting long-term client loyalty and personalized service. Customers frequently praise the team's expertise in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business management, noting timely communication and patient assistance with complex IRS issues. The firm is recognized for its knowledge of the music industry and for treating clients with kindness and professionalism. One lower-rated reviewer noted that the firm takes good care of client finances, though the specific criticism was not detailed in the provided excerpt.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 106 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 106 Google reviews (99 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 22, 2025.
  • Service: Accountant serving Nashville, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other accountants

Score per factor (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 craft & service; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability94Craft & service99Value100Momentum–Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 86)Reliability: 94 (median 82)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 93)
This companyAccountants median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
97
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.Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Rashford Kruse Brown & Associates | Financial & Business Management: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 73.–
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Star ratings

106 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10498%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 99 written reviews

  • Praise15399%
  • Complaints21%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5334%
  • Would recommend4026%
  • Speed & response2315%
  • Quality & results1610%
  • Honesty & trust128%
  • Communication106%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 99 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Personalized service, business specific expertise, and most importantly - human beings who connect with clients beyond just the numbers.”
  • “She is very detailed, answers questions sent via email in a timely manner, and I highly recommend her.”
  • “Always happy with our annual visit to get an efficient, accurate tax return.”
  • “They have delivered top notch service with a personal touch.”
  • “They are reliable, honest and have helped us with some complicated IRS situations.”
  • “Great communication, kind service and very competent and easy to work with!”
  • “price has gone up over a couple years my only complaint-”

People customers mention

  • Shasta 31 reviews
  • Tom 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

L6 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Personalized service, business specific expertise, and most importantly - human beings who connect with clients beyond just the numbers. Extraordinary firm.

Isaac2 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Very kind and knowledgeable people that helped us figure out how to do our book keeping better. They are great to work with, and specialize in the music industry.

Robin3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Best accountants in Nashville. I have been using them on and off for 20 years. They are reliable, honest and have helped us with some complicated IRS situations. Shasta always gets us through.

William1 reviewTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Always happy with our annual visit to get an efficient, accurate tax return. Also appreciate the patient, expert handling of several IRS issues. Thanks so much to Shasta.

Meghan4 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Working with Shasta at Rashford Krushe Brown & Associates is one of the greatest business decisions I have ever made. She is quite simply THE BEST. She keeps us on the ball (even when that requires 18 reminders to send her the information she needs!), and she does so with such kindness and care. It feels like she…

Beau9 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Very professional, helpful, and supportive through many challenging tax scenarios. Would recommend them highly.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
L G6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews L has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Personalized service, business specific expertise, and most importantly - human beings who connect with clients beyond just the numbers. Extraordinary firm.

Isaac Cole Music2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isaac has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very kind and knowledgeable people that helped us figure out how to do our book keeping better. They are great to work with, and specialize in the music industry.

Robin Adkins3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best accountants in Nashville. I have been using them on and off for 20 years. They are reliable, honest and have helped us with some complicated IRS situations. Shasta always gets us through.

Pat Rogers6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Shasta Brown! A true ROCK STAR!!!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
William E Burt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always happy with our annual visit to get an efficient, accurate tax return. Also appreciate the patient, expert handling of several IRS issues. Thanks so much to Shasta.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Dear William, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm delighted to hear that you are satisfied with our efficient and accurate handling of your tax returns and IRS issues. Your trust and appreciation mean a lot to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to assist you. Best regards, Shasta Brown

Meghan Wood4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meghan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Working with Shasta at Rashford Krushe Brown & Associates is one of the greatest business decisions I have ever made. She is quite simply THE BEST. She keeps us on the ball (even when that requires 18 reminders to send her the information she needs!), and she does so with such kindness and care. It feels like she genuinely cares about her clients, and when you are dealing with the stress and overwhelm of running a business, that really means everything. It just feels like a corner of my business that I don’t have to worry about, and that takes SUCH a weight off.

Joe Loesch12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thirty plus years of loyalty and trust.

Monica RicciLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Monica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great communication, kind service and very competent and easy to work with!

Beau House9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beau has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional, helpful, and supportive through many challenging tax scenarios. Would recommend them highly.

Alli Mellon8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rashford and Kruse are more than an accounting firm-over the years they have become extended family to me. Shasta Brown is patient with my many questions, quick to respond, and fun to work with. I find taxes stressful but she always helps me relax and assures me it is going to be ok. I highly recommend Rashford and Kruse. I plan to stay with this firm indefinitely!

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