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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 CPAs in Ashland, Wisconsin
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Elizabeth M. Pearce
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Mark A. Van Vlack
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Charles K. Singler
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Anthony J. Singler
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Ryan J. Pierce
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Diane L. Foris
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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John A. Kopnick
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Ann M. Kubik
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed
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Brian R. Haim
Certified Public Accountant
Ashland, Wisconsin
Verified Licensed

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.