About Rachel
Rachel Burrow joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2018. As a Senior Audit Manager in the firm’s La Crosse, WI, office, she provides audit services for commercial entities, nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans.
“The best part about working as an auditor is really getting to know my clients. I enjoy getting a better understanding of their organizations and businesses so that I can provide valuable suggestions to help make them better.”
Rachel Burrow, CPA
Areas of Focus
Commercial Audits
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Nonprofit Audits
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Master of Professional Accountancy, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Community Organizations
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland, Finance Committee Member
La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers, Treasurer
Recent Posts by Rachel
How to Manage a Non-Profit Organization Investment Portfolio
Having an investment portfolio is one way non-profit organizations can accept gifts from donors and access cash flow and produce
Form 5500: Significant Changes for 2023 and Beyond
The Form 5500, Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, is an informational return used to report on employee benefit plans
Related Parties and Parties-In-Interest: A Guide for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors
Every year during your annual audit, your auditor asks you to identify any related parties and parties-in-interest. This article describes
Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)
ASU No. 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, will be effective for entities with reporting years beginning after December
3 Common Audit Findings and How to Avoid Them
Another audit season for employee benefit plans has come to a close. To provide some insight on potential issues that
Employee Compensation Payment Requirements: Reduce Annual Auditor Findings
The employee compensation payment requirements are one of the areas tested during the annual fiscal and internal control practices procedures
COVID-19 Related Assistance Reminders
PPP Loans Don’t forget to file for your PPP loan forgiveness. A borrower can apply for forgiveness once all loan
Cybersecurity – What to Consider When Selecting a TPA
Plan fiduciaries are tasked with many responsibilities like selecting the best third party administrator (TPA) for the Plan. TPAs could
Online Giving: Key Internal Control Considerations for Nonprofit Organizations
Accepting online donations can be a great way for nonprofit organizations to grow their donor participation and tap into geographic
