Charlie Wendlandt

CPA, Manager

Phone: 715.384.1986
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About Charlie

Charlie Wendlandt joined the Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2011. As a manager, his main responsibilities include planning, test of transactions and preparation of financial statements for ERISA audits during non-tax season. During tax season he works with compilations and reviews and the preparation of corporate tax returns. Charlie is the Marshfield office representative on the firm’s A&A Committee. He serves as co-chairperson of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Service Group.

Areas of Focus

Compilations and Reviews

Corporate Tax

ERISA Audits

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Certified Public Accountant

AICPA Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certificate

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Community Organizations

Marshfield Young Professionals, Member

Recent Articles by Charlie

SECURE 2.0: Which Provisions Went Into Effect in 2024?

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act was signed into law in December 2022, bringing more

Should Your Business Offer the New Emergency Savings Accounts to Employees?

As part of the SECURE 2.0 law, there’s a new benefit option for employees facing emergencies. It’s called a pension-linked

Reduce SE Tax Burden: The S Corp Advantage and Strategy for Small Businesses in 2023

If you own an unincorporated small business, you probably don’t like the size of your self-employment (SE) tax bills. No

Secure 2.0 Law May Make You More Secure in Retirement

A new law was recently signed that will help Americans save more for retirement, although many of the provisions don’t

Are You at Risk of Retirement Plan Leakage?

Generally, the term “leakage” has negative connotations. So, it’s not surprising that the same is true in the context of

Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing and 401(k) Plans

What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing? ESG investing refers to a set of standards for a company’s behavior

Medicare Premiums May Lower Your Taxes

Do you pay premiums for Medicare health insurance? If so, you may be able to combine them with other qualifying

What to Do About Fraudulent a Credit or Debit Card Charge

It’s an awful feeling to learn that someone has used your credit or debit card to make fraudulent charges. Whether

Gig Workers: Here Comes an Estimated Tax Deadline

If you’re a gig worker or otherwise self-employed, and you don’t have taxes withheld from a paycheck, you likely have

Reducing Time Lost in Audit Translation

Without any help, the process of preparing for and going through an audit of a retirement plan can be time