Top Certified Public Accountants in Iowa
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Iowa. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Iowa. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Iowa is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
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Joel Kratzer, CPA
Iowa City, IA
Joel is a Manager with Terry Lockridge & Dunn. He joined the firm in February, 2014. Most recently, Joel had worked at the Los Angeles office of Ernst & Young for 2 1/2 years. While in college, he worked part-time for six years for P. Graham Dunn, a wood-art wholesaler and gallery. Joel graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Hesston College in 2008, a BA in both Accounting and Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University in 2010 and a Masters of Science in Accounting from James Madison University in 2011. He is a member of the AICPA.
Paula Rogers, CPA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Paula Rogers specializes in professional services, building services and real estate rentals and development. She obtained her BA in Accounting minor in Business at the College of St Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. She also specializes in tax planning and preparation, management and business consulting and financial planning.
Aaron Cullen, CPA
Davenport, IA
Aaron has more than 20 years of industry experience working with auto dealerships, restaurants, manufacturers, construction contractors, and medical and dental professionals. He has been with the firm, Honkamp Krueger & Co, P.C since 1997.
Bradley D. Smerage, CPA, MAcc, PFS
Des Moines, IA
Mr. Smerage started his career in Seattle, Wash., with Deloitte LLP, where he worked on tax issues with clients from several industries. Upon leaving Deloitte in 2000, he worked for a publicly traded internet service provider and a closely-held corporation that was a lessor of passenger aircraft to several international airlines. Mr. Smerage served as tax manager for both of these concerns and was exposed to stock options taxation, employment taxes, international tax issues, sales/use taxes, and consolidated corporate filings. Mr. Smerage joined Hamilton Juffer + Associates in July 2011 and was promoted to partner in January 2013. His primary focus areas include complex individual taxation, partnership and corporate income taxes, agricultural taxation issues and estate planning.
Jeremy G. Miller, CPA, EA
Davenport, IA
Jeremy coordinates the efforts of the tax team at Oelerich & Associates. He primarily provides tax planning and compliance services for small businesses and their owners. He also works extensively in representing taxpayers in disputes with the IRS. Jeremy began his public accounting career in tax compliance with another local public accounting firm. After a number of years working in taxation with a focus on business structure and tax incentives for manufacturers at RSM US LLP (formerly McGladrey LLP), he brought his expertise to Oelerich & Associates in 2017.
Deborah K. Dayman, CPA
Davenport, IA
Deborah K. Dayman began her public accounting career as an auditor with Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers) in Chicago. After several years with another Quad City CPA firm, Debbie brought her years of experience as an income tax preparer to Oelerich and Associates. A graduate of Valparaiso University, she is a licensed CPA in Iowa and Illinois. Debbie has also served on the Pleasant Valley Community School District Board of Education since 1998.
Renee S. Rinard, CPA
West Des Moines, IA
Renee joined BLPC in 2001 following the merger with Weber, Steele & Co., L.L.P. Renee is currently a manager with the firm and works with a wide variety of clients and enjoys the challenges of both audit and tax. Renee graduated from Luther College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. Renee is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Iowa Society of CPAs, Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association, and P.E.O. She has served as both treasurer and president of her P.E.O. chapter.
Missy Roseberry, CPA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Missy is a part of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has a total of around six years of experience working in financial institutions and six years of experience in public accounting.
Jaime Ackles, CPA
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Jaime has over 10 years of experience in public accounting, providing tax and consulting services mainly to individuals and privately-owned companies. Jaime holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Iowa Wesleyan University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Iowa. Jaime is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society of CPAs.
Michael H. Prosser, CPA
Sioux City, IA
Mike provides supervision and review of the research, planning and compliance work for individuals, business and tax-exempt organizations. He also specializes in governmental and not-for-profit audits. Mike grew up in Vermillion, South Dakota, and obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in May 1976. Mike joined the Firm in June 1976 and obtained his CPA certification in 1977. Mike became a partner with KRP in 1981.
