Meet Dan Nicholson

Dan Nicholson, CPA

Dan Nicholson is the CEO of Nth Degree CPAs, a financial consulting firm that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs achieve financial certainty. A summa cum laude graduate in Accounting and E-Commerce Information Systems, Dan honed his expertise through roles at Deloitte, Fortune 500 companies, and a fellowship at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. He has been recognized four times in CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40 list of global accountants.

Dan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Rigging the Game and The Solvable Problem™, where he introduces groundbreaking frameworks like the Certainty Operating System and Solvable Problem™ to help leaders maximize cash flow, minimize taxes, and align their decisions with their goals.


Dan has created and run multiple small businesses, including Certainty U and Certainty News, a platform that’s syndicated to over 1 billion monthly users. Dan also hosts the (un)conventional wealth podcast, and is a Consulting Producer for PBS’ Opportunity Knocks. Based in Seattle with his family, Dan is dedicated to fostering clarity, confidence, and purpose for entrepreneurs worldwide.

National best-selling author

Rigging the Game

The Solvable Problem

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Accelerate Your Tax Savings: What Business Owners Need to Know About Bonus Depreciation

By Dan Nicholson • April 1, 2025
Learn how small business owners can use bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions and reduce taxes in high-income years. This guide explains what qualifies, when it makes sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Schedule a tax strategy session with Nth Degree today.
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Lower Taxes With the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction

March 31, 2025
Self-employed business owners can deduct health insurance premiums to lower their tax bill and ensure coverage for themselves and their families. Learn how this tax strategy works and how to apply it to your business.
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Why Small Business Owners Should Rethink the Traditional 401(k)

By Dan Nicholson • March 29, 2025
Think your 401(k) is just an employee perk? Think again. This article explores how small business owners can turn a Traditional 401(k) into a high-leverage, tax-efficient strategy for building wealth, reducing taxable income, and retaining top talent. Discover overlooked benefits and smart ways to structure your plan for maximum impact.