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Yigit Uctum, CPA, CFE, MBA

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Audit & Assurance

Yigit is a partner in Wegner CPAs’ assurance department. Yigit received his MBA and Master of Accountancy degrees in 2004 and his CPA license in 2006. Yigit works exclusively with tax-exempt organizations and is a partner in charge of numerous different types of engagements. Yigit oversees Wegner CPAs’ form 990 nationwide preparation practice and leads our New York City operations.

  • Tax-exempt financial and compliance auditing niche
  • Presented the IRS Form 990 seminars for clients
  • Serves as an Account Executive at the Annual United Way Campaigns
  • Wrote various Timely Topic articles for clients
  • Provided numerous internal training sessions for Wegner CPAs’ professionals and external training to other CPA firms
  • Passed all four parts of the CPA exam on the first attempt
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
  • Member, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
  • Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Member, Rotary Club of Madison
  • Member, United Way of Dane County Rosenberry Society
  • Bachelor of Science, Finance and Marketing majors; Iowa State University
  • Master of Business Administration, Finance Specialization; Iowa State University
  • Master of Accountancy; Iowa State University
  • Fluent in Turkish
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