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Showing 21 to 23 of 23 CPAs in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
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Curtis J. Rowe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
Curtis J. Rowe, a certified public accountant based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, operates a practice focused on serving individuals and families as well as small businesses across various structures. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Rowe provides specialized services in basic accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting. His expertise encompasses tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, allowing him to cater to clients' diverse needs.
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Robert J. Berger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
Located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Robert J. Berger is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to various business structures and individuals. His professional services encompass general accounting and advisory, payroll processing, and compliance, as well as specialized services in basic accounting, financial planning, and individual tax preparation. Berger's expertise spans a range of industries, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, catering to the diverse needs of local businesses and individuals in the Rice Lake area.
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Wendy J. Markgren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
Based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Wendy J. Markgren has been providing accounting services for over 25 years. Her expertise encompasses a range of areas, including basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Markgren serves clients in various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, offering essential support to small and medium-sized businesses in Wisconsin. Additionally, she provides payroll processing and compliance services to ensure accurate and timely payments, as well as IRS representation for clients facing examination or audit issues.

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.