Because you’re juggling a business, a life, and everything in between, your accounting shouldn’t be the hard part.
Somewhere between running your business, answering emails, and actually living your life, the numbers became… a lot.
Deadlines sneak up, expenses are disorganized, and suddenly you’re lying in bed stressing about how much tax you’ll owe instead of sleeping. That constant background stress? It’s a sign you shouldn’t be doing this alone.
The good news? You don’t have to.
From day one, Lakes Area CPAs was built around a simple belief, numbers should support your life and business, not quietly stress you out in the background.
Since opening our doors in 1991, we’ve worked alongside local business owners and families through growth, change, and real-life transitions.
Over the years, the way we approach small business accounting has evolved but the goal stayed the same: make accounting more human, helpful, and a whole lot less intimidating.
We don’t just “do your books” or “file your taxes.” We sit down, talk things through, and help you make sense of what’s actually going on so you can make confident decisions without second-guessing every move.
We helped a newer small business leveraged Real Estate Professional Status
to save over $100,000 in taxes in a single year.
choosing the right business structure and implementing tax saving strategies
through proactive tax advisory and restructuring.
Your Dedicated Small Business Accounting Team and CPA Experts
Christopher Clasen
Partner, CPA
Susan Schiessl
Partner, CPA
Keith Porter
Partner, CPA
Julie Nelson
Partner, CPA
Chuck Mayer
Partner, CPA
Dusty Dembouski
C.O.O.
Debbie Hensch
Executive Assistant
Jane Erikson
CPA
Jordan White
CPA
Robyn Brooks
Staff Accountant
Caroline Croatt
Staff Accountant
Corbin DeVries-Flinck
Staff Accountant
Ryan Erickson
Staff Accountant
Tyler Hidde
Staff Accountant
Mikayla Hinzmann
Staff Accountant
Anna Kunnari
Staff Accountant
Hannah Kvernum
Staff Accountant
Joanne Strack
Staff Accountant
Jen Nicolosi
Payroll Lead
Bev Dolezal
Payroll Specialist
Katie French
Payroll Specialist
Crystal Heidmann
Payroll Specialist
Amber Schrupp
Location Director
Jenifer Brodie
Administrative Assistant
Missy Haff
Administrative Assistant
Mary Schmitz
Administrative Assistant
Melissa Switajewski
Administrative Assistant
Jacob Brodie
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Ongoing guidance to help you plan ahead, reduce surprises, and make smarter decisions as your business grows.
Accurate, timely federal and state filings prepared with care, continuity, and a clear understanding of your situation.
Clean, organized records that give you a clear view of how things are actually going so you can make better decisions and plan accordingly.
Clear reports that help you understand performance, spot issues early, and plan with better information.
Reliable payroll support that keeps things compliant and running smoothly as income or teams change.
Professional audit and assurance services when formal review or verification is required.
Tax-aware guidance to help individuals and families plan ahead and protect what they’ve built.
Specialized accounting and compliance support for lawful gambling operations.
Dedicated support for nonprofits, including compliance, reporting, and tax planning.
If you’re ready for steady support, clear answers, and the best small business accounting team that thinks ahead with you, we’d love to chat.
