Sarah Gould is a strategic advisor, fractional CFO, and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) who helps business owners understand their numbers, make better decisions, and build stronger businesses.

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As Founder of Elevated Advisory & Accounting, Sarah brings a practical, deeply human approach to finance. She believes the numbers matter, but they matter most when you can connect them to the business you’re building, the life you want, and the decisions in front of you.

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Over the last decade, Sarah has worked with hundreds of organizations across construction, healthcare, nonprofits, real estate, trades, and professional services. Her strength is making complicated financial situations feel manageable. Whether she’s helping an owner improve profitability, navigate cash flow, plan for growth, prepare for a transition, or understand what their business is worth, Sarah brings the financial insight and steady perspective to help them see what’s happening and what comes next.

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Sarah is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). The CVA is the only business valuation credential accredited by both the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), reflecting rigorous standards for competency and professional expertise.

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For Sarah, though, a valuation is about more than arriving at a number. Whether an owner is considering a sale, planning an exit or succession, bringing on a partner, buying a business, or simply asking, “What is my business actually worth?” she helps them understand what’s driving that value, what it means for their goals, and what they can do with that information.

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That same approach carries through all of Sarah’s work. Clients know her for being candid, approachable, and willing to dig into the bigger picture. She isn’t there to hand over a report and disappear. She asks questions, talks through the options, and helps business owners connect the financials to the real decisions they’re making.

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Sarah is also deeply invested in the business community of Northwest Montana. She serves on the Executive Committee for Montana West Economic Development and the Board of Directors for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, working alongside other local leaders to support strong businesses, economic opportunity, and a thriving Flathead Valley.