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Yigit Uctum, CPA, CFE, MBA

Partner

Audit & Assurance

Yigit is a partner in Wegner CPAs’ assurance department with over fifteen years of experience. 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

Office

Madison, WI
(608) 442-1965
New York, NY
(212) 551-1724

Service Area

Non-Profit

Specialties

Compliance Audit
Form 990 Preparation
Financial Audit

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