About Colleen
Colleen Scherpereel joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2019 after more than a decade of working in public tax and accounting services.
In her role as a Tax Supervisor in the Firm’s Mequon office, Colleen specializes in accounting services and tax services.
Areas of Focus
Tax
Accounting Services
Education
Bachelor of Science, Finance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master’s Degree, Accounting, Keller Business School
Recent Posts by Colleen
Receive More Than $10,000 in Cash at Your Business? Here’s What You Must Do
Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you’re generally required to report these transactions
Unlocking Tax Savings: The Tax Benefits of Adopting a Child
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2023, adoptive parents may be able
Moving Out of State? Learn All the Tax Implications First
With so many people working remotely these days, it’s become common to think about moving to another state — perhaps
Check Kiting Is No Small Matter
A check-kiting scheme relies on “float” time, which is the period between when a check is deposited and when the
Calculating Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 15 for individuals and businesses so it’s a good time to
Businesses Can Still Deduct 100% Of Restaurant Meals
Business owners, 2022 is well underway. So, don’t forget that a provision tucked inside the Consolidated Appropriations Act suspended the
One-Time Thing: IRA to HSA Transfers
[Updated 11-13-2023] Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered by Officers or Shareholders
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These
How the CAA Affects Education Funding
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into law late last year, contains a multitude of provisions that may affect individuals.