Joe Haas

Joseph Haas

CPA, Partner

Phone: 608.793.3158
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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

Information Technology

Fraud Scheme Targeting Payroll

Cybercrimes against businesses have been increasing at a steady pace. We have heard of various companies being targeted, and we
The Audit of the Future

The Audit of the Future: How to Implement Technology In Audit

“The Audit of the Future” once may have seemed like a distant concern or just a hot topic reserved for
retirement plans

Proposed Changes to Overtime Rules: How Will This Affect Retirement Plans?

In March 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that could change the requirements for paying overtime
Limited Partnership

Updating SUTA Rates

With the first quarter of 2019 coming to a close, make sure you have the current SUTA tax rate updated
Lease Standard Effects on Lessee

Lease Standard Effects on Lessee

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842) which
Information Technology

QuickBooks Connect Roundtable Q&A

In September, Hawkins Ash CPAs held a QuickBooks Roundtable webinar. This article contains questions asked by participates pertaining to accounts receivable,
Revenue Recognition Standard

General Business: Revenue Recognition Standard

The recognition of revenue under current accounting standards requires the consideration of two factors; being realized or realizable and being
manufacturers

Manufacturers: Revenue Recognition Standard

The recognition of revenue under current accounting standards requires the consideration of two factors; being realized or realizable and being
retailers

Retailers: Revenue Recognition Standard

The recognition of revenue under current accounting standards requires the consideration of two factors; being realized or realizable and being