David Setzer, CPA

Senior Manager
Audit & Assurance

David Setzer, CPA provides assurance and advisory services to commercial organizations navigating complex financial reporting and accounting issues.

Based in Wegner CPAs’ Madison office, David serves clients across Wisconsin and the broader Midwest, working with organizations that rely on disciplined financial reporting and strong accounting systems.

With experience in both public accounting and the private sector, David brings a practical understanding of how financial reporting works from both sides of the table. He works closely with finance leaders to analyze accounting questions as they arise and ensure financial statements remain accurate and reliable.

David’s work includes assurance engagements for a range of commercial organizations, including manufacturing companies, cooperatives, and other established businesses with evolving reporting requirements. Accounting challenges often emerge as organizations grow, implement new systems, or encounter unfamiliar transactions. In those situations, David works through the relevant guidance with finance teams and helps break technical accounting issues into clear, manageable steps.

His experience includes financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, and advisory work related to internal controls and financial reporting processes across industries such as manufacturing, cooperatives, franchisors, retail organizations, and construction.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
  • Executive Leadership Committee, Taste of Hope Madison (American Cancer Society)
  • Master of Professional Accountancy – UW Whitewater
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting – UW Whitewater
Dave Setzer

Service Area

Business | Manufacturing