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Jeanine M. Ryan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Based in Altoona, Wisconsin, Jeanine M. Ryan brings over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, which benefit small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Specifically, Jeanine provides tax planning and consulting services, as well as IRS representation to help clients navigate complex tax situations.
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Janet L. Tolander
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Janet L. Tolander is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Wisconsin, with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to help clients maintain accurate financial records and ensure tax compliance. With a focus on tax return preparation for both individuals and businesses, Tolander's expertise includes navigating complex tax laws and regulations to minimize liabilities and maximize refund opportunities.
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Elizabeth T. Goodwin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Elizabeth T. Goodwin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients throughout Altoona, Wisconsin. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to small and medium-sized businesses across various structures, including S-Corporations, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies. Goodwin also offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts and ensures compliance with sales tax regulations, helping businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Frazier V. Clark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Frazier V. Clark is a licensed CPA based in Altoona, Wisconsin. With over 12 years of experience in public accounting, Frazier provides specialized services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, including retirement account tax reporting and individual tax return preparation.
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Paul D. Donatell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Based in Altoona, Wisconsin, Paul D. Donatell provides accounting expertise with over 15 years of experience serving individuals, family-owned enterprises, and small businesses. His services include payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services. Specializing in small business accounting and tax compliance, Donatell helps clients navigate financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.
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Patrick J. Sturz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Based in Altoona, Wisconsin, Patrick J. Sturz has been providing accounting services for over 10 years, specializing in basic accounting, business tax services, and tax compliance. His expertise spans general accounting and advisory, as well as tax planning and consulting services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Sturz's experience in tax compliance and business tax services enables him to assist clients in navigating complex tax regulations and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
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Shelly R. Stein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Located in the heart of Altoona, Wisconsin, Shelly R. Stein provides professional financial guidance to clients across the region. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, offering tailored solutions for their unique financial needs. Her expertise in tax planning and consulting, retirement account tax reporting, and basic accounting services enables her to address the complex financial challenges faced by her clients, from financial planning and business tax services to more.
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Vincent H. Conaway
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Based in Altoona, Wisconsin, Vincent H. Conaway is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise lies in tax planning and consulting services, ensuring compliance with the ever-changing tax laws and regulations, while also providing payroll processing and compliance support to keep his clients' businesses running smoothly. Conaway specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, serving clients across diverse industries and helping them navigate complex financial challenges.
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Carrie J. Foy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Located in Altoona, Wisconsin, Carrie J. Foy is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her service offerings encompass basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to the diverse needs of her clients. A particular area of expertise for Carrie is sales tax compliance, ensuring her clients remain in compliance with state and local regulations.
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Cynthia R. Knutson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Wisconsin 54720
Cynthia R. Knutson is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Altoona, Wisconsin. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, she provides a range of services, including retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing, and compliance. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as businesses with various structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise and knowledge enable her to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Wisconsin's established CPA market serves a manufacturing-strong state with agriculture, healthcare, and growing technology sectors. The Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Wisconsin has graduated individual income tax up to 7.65% and a flat 7.9% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, manufacturing and agriculture credit (significant state incentive), and various business tax credits. The state's strong manufacturing base creates demand for cost accounting, R&D tax credits, and capital investment planning. Cross-border issues with Illinois (especially for Chicago area residents) and Minnesota create multi-state planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Manufacturing (machinery, paper, food processing, automotive suppliers), agriculture (dairy farming, crops), healthcare systems and medical technology, insurance and financial services, brewing and beverage production, tourism, professional services, and higher education are primary focus areas. CPAs often specialize in manufacturing cost systems, agricultural cooperatives and dairy accounting, or serving the state's significant insurance and financial services sector concentrated in Milwaukee and Madison.

For CPA Professionals: The Wisconsin Institute of CPAs provides strong support across the state. Milwaukee offers the largest market with diversified opportunities, while Madison provides state government and university-related services. Green Bay, Appleton, Racine, and Kenosha serve regional manufacturing centers. The state offers Midwestern quality of life, strong community values, excellent education system, and outdoor recreation access. The manufacturing and agricultural base creates stable demand for traditional accounting services, while growing technology sectors (especially in Madison) provide emerging opportunities. Cost of living is moderate, and the state's strong German heritage emphasizes precision and reliability that fits accounting culture well.