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Jolene Giese, CPA

Senior Manager

Audit & Assurance

Jolene joined Wegner CPAs as a manager in the Assurance Department. She has over eleven years of diverse client experience in public accounting with an emphasis on nonprofit organizations.

Jolene has experience working with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including health and human services, trade associations, foundations, and others. Jolene enjoys working with clients to improve internal controls and improve clients’ understanding of compliance requirements of OMB Circular A-133 audits and their responsibilities. She also has experience working with church committees and nonprofit boards.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Master of Accountancy Science; Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting; Northern Illinois University

Office

Madison, WI

(608) 442-1936

Service Area

Non-Profit

Specialties

Compliance Audit
Non-Profit Advisory
Non-Profits

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