Joe Haas

Joseph Haas

CPA, Senior Manager

Phone: 608.793.3158
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About Joe

Joe Haas joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2008. He is the Director of Audit and Accounting for the Firm and is a Senior Audit Manager. He serves as the in-charge auditor for audit services and is the primary point of contact for numerous municipality, nonprofit, school district, and commercial clients. He is a member of the Firm’s governmental service group.

As the Director of Audit and Accounting, he designs and maintains the Firm’s audit and accounting methodology. In addition, he leads the Firm’s committee that analyzes and implements audit and accounting professional standards. He provides technical training for Hawkins Ash CPAs staff on audit and accounting standards and assists in maintaining the Firm’s quality control.

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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