WICPA
Member Profiles
CPAs as
CFOs
"Richard
Spencer strives to keep mature business focused on the
future"
Richard Spencer has encouraged his company to clarify its
vision, better define its market niche, and take advantage of
the technology available to the distribution industry.
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CPAs as
crime fighters
"Howard
Marklein, CPA, takes bite out of crime"
Howard Marklein, CPA has been wiping out white-collar crime in
Wisconsin for about 20 years. He's a forensic accountant for
Virchow, Krause & Co. in Fort Atkinson.
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Special Agent David Barth, CPA: Criminal Investigator
David
Barth, CPA investigates financial crimes such as
tax fraud, money laundering or violations of the
Bank Secrecy Act. He also gets involved in
narcotics investigations and cases involving
organized crime. He is a special agent with the
IRS Criminal Investigations division.
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Demand for CPAs is high at the FBI
The FBI has launched an aggressive nationwide recruitment campaign, looking
for CPAs and accountants to battle white-collar crime and terrorism. More
than 1,000 special agents and 2,000 professional support employees will be
added to the FBIs staff in 2004.
By Mary Murray, Public Relations Specialist - Outreach
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CPAs in
government
"A
voice in Washington, D.C.: Nick Lascari, CPA lobbies legislators
on professional issues"
Nick Lascari, CPA has established key relationships with
Wisconsin legislators to make sure that issues important to CPAs
and their clients are heard. In addition, he has formalized the
legislative process of the WICPA, and has served as the
coordinator of the AICPA's Federal Key Person Program in
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Don
Rahn, CPA finds his calling in government practice
Don Rahn plays a key role in the successful development and growth of the public sector practice at
Virchow, Krause & Co. and is actively involved in governmental accounting standards at both local and national levels.
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CPAs who
lead thriving companies
Gary
Henshue, CPA takes helm of thriving construction company
Despite a national slowdown in several economic
sectors, the market for new commercial and
residential construction is active in Wisconsin,
state CPAs say.
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CPAs as
small business owners
Marty Jannsen, CPA: On the
right track
When faced with the decision to get a new job or break out
on his own, Marty Jannsen, CPA shose his own path and has never
looked back.
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Katherine
Westover, CPA targets small business software clients"
From staff accountant to controller to boutique owner, Katherine
Westover has changed careers four times. Today, she's president
of SoftSpan, a software support company in Greenville.
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CPAs in
technology
Technology
trailblazer
Jeffrey Lemmermann, CPA parlays his audit knowledge into his
work as an IT consultant.
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“Carol
Soukup learns the value of ‘CPA’”
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CPAs as
visionaries
"Larry
Rittenberg: Shaping the future of the profession"
Larry Rittenberg, CPA, CIA, Ph.D., accounting professor at
UW-Madison, establishes cutting-edge accounting program to
ensure his students learn the latest in accounting education.
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Ralph Kauten, CPA: Life is
good
A CPA's mission to advance science and grow Wisconsin's
biotech industry.
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Danica Olson, CPA: Going the
distance
International envoy. High school speaker. University teacher.
Marathon runner. Gourmet cook. Is there anything this CPA
cannot do?
CPAs in
entertainment, leisure or sports
CPAs in tourism enjoy diverse
careers
The tourism industry offers many
career options, according to Wisconsin CPAs.
CPAs in International trade
Thuy Barron, CPA: A global
perspective
A CPA's journey from a far-away land to a prestigious
profession.
CPAs in
academia
David
Dray, CPA shapes future of Marquette Dental School
As an assistant dean, David Dray, CPA is responsible
for the budget, information system, office operations
and human resources at Marquette University's dental
school. He also serves on a task force for the new
School of Dentistry.
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Michael
Akers, CPA mentors student members of Beta Alpha Psi
Marquette University accounting professor Michael
Akers, CPA, Ph.D. faces many opportunities as the
newly appointed midwest regional director of Beta
Alpha Psi.
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Rick Gaumer prepares students for
dynamic future
Rick Gaumer, CPA, an assistant
accounting professor at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, has created an
on-line course to help students prepare for the CPA Exam and their careers.
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Don Giacomino, CPA, Ph.D.: A
class act
A roll-up-your-sleeves educator, Giacomino's approachable
teaching style resonates among his peers and students alike.
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CPAs in
health care
Birkenstock helped mend ailing
hospital
Tim Birkenstock, CPA was named chief financial officer of Childrens
Hospital at a time when the organization was in dire straits. His
challenge: To replace the physical plant without shutting down operations
By Amy Gaeth, Managing Editor
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