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Showing 41 to 47 of 47 CPAs in Watertown, Wisconsin
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Michael J. Hiller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Michael J. Hiller has over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services to various business structures,...
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Daniel C. Sanft
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Daniel C. Sanft offers professional accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families in the...
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Stephanie A. Schoenherr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Stephanie A. Schoenherr is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services...
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Gary S. Palmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Gary S. Palmer provides expert financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in Wat...
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Dustin R. Joseph
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Dustin R. Joseph is a certified public accountant in Watertown, Wisconsin, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individua...
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Jennifer C. Frank
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53098
Jennifer C. Frank is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Based in Watertown, Wisc...
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Robert P. Poth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Robert P. Poth is a seasoned accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing essential financial guidance. His...

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.