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.