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Paul A. Steffensmeier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fremont, Wisconsin 54940
Based in Fremont, Wisconsin, Paul A. Steffensmeier serves individuals and companies in various capacities. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he provides expertise in financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services. His practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, offering tailored solutions for payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Carol P. Sanders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fremont, Wisconsin 54940
Based in Fremont, Wisconsin, Carol P. Sanders is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive financial services. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Ms. Sanders specializes in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and optimize their tax strategies.
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Tara L. Wickersheim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fremont, Wisconsin 54940
Tara L. Wickersheim, a seasoned certified public accountant, is based in Fremont, Wisconsin, with over a decade of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Wickersheim's services also extend to IRS representation, ensuring clients receive the support they need during the tax process. Serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as established businesses, Wickersheim's comprehensive accounting expertise offers valuable guidance and support throughout the year.

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.