About Joe
Joe Haas started his career at one of the nation’s largest CPA firms and in 2008 transitioned his state and local government audit experience to Hawkins Ash CPAs. Joe is now a partner and oversees audit services provided to government entities including municipalities, school districts, and housing authorities. Joe is a problem solver who enjoys working with clients of all sizes and guiding them through their audits. Joe is approachable and provides training and answers questions as needed.
“We’re a valued resource to our clients throughout the year. They routinely call with questions and, in many cases, we are the first people they call in almost any situation where they don’t immediately have the answer.”
Joseph Haas, CPA
Joe also serves as the Firm’s Director of Audit and Accounting. In this role, he plays a key role in the continued development and integrity of the Firm’s audit practice. He leads the Hawkins Ash CPAs team that is responsible for evaluating and implementing all new professional and accounting standards as well as new audit technology. For more effective and efficient audit services, Joe is focused on enhancing internal training and implementing AI and automated technologies. Joe researches new, complex accounting standards and breaks down the implications into understandable and actionable best practices for staff who implement the standards for clients. Internal staff depend on Joe to provide answers to audit questions they encounter in the field.
Joe is a life-long resident of the Coulee Region and is proud to live there with his wife and two children. They enjoy all the outdoor recreation opportunities the area provides from sports and hiking to festivals and farming. He and his family are avid Milwaukee Brewer fans.
Areas of Focus
Municipality Audits
School District Audits
Commercial Audits
Nonprofit Audits
Education
- Bachelor of Science
- Accounting
- UW-La Crosse
- Certified Public Accountant
- AICPA Advanced Single Audit Certificate
Community Organizations
Children’s Museum of La Crosse, Board of Directors, Honorary Member
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Auditing and Financial Management Task Force
Recent Posts by Joe
The Audit of the Future: How to Implement Technology In Audit
Lease Standard Effects on Lessee
General Business: Revenue Recognition Standard
Manufacturers: Revenue Recognition Standard
