Nicolaus graduated Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He earned his CPA license in 2014. He is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.

He joined Darnall Sikes & Frederick in 2012. He has steadily gained knowledge and experience in the areas of individual, business, and multi-state taxation. In 2020, he became head of the Accounting Services Department, which helped to further develop his expertise in payroll taxes, 1099 filing, and QuickBooks. He is committed to simplifying the intricacies of taxation and accounting to help meet his client’s needs.

Nicolaus currently serves as a member of the firm’s Tax Processes & Procedures Committee.