Melodi Bunting, CPA, CMA, CGMA, MBA

Senior Manager, Advisory Services
Audit & Assurance

Melodi returned to public accounting when she joined Wegner CPAs’ in 2014 after teaching in higher education, consulting with not-for-profits, and preparing consolidations and international reporting for a retailer. While at Wegner she has been developing and teaching a variety of internal and external training opportunities as well as working with the audit team performing audits, reviews and advisory services.  Melodi annually attends continuing professional education seminars on accounting, auditing, compliance and tax issues.

  • Experienced in internal control best practices for not-for-profit and religious organizations
  • Experienced in not-for-profit governance training and advising
  • Experienced in helping not-for-profits solve problems and adopt best practices as a sustainable and financially strong organization
  • Experienced trainer and presenter
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
  • Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Institute of Management Accountants
  • Christian Leadership Alliance, member
  • Master of Business Administration; Lakeland College
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bryant College, Rhode Island
Melodi Bunting

Authored Content

Building an Engaged Board of Directors is Key to Nonprofit Sustainability & Success

07/8/25

What is the Role of the Nonprofit Board of Directors? The Basics The IRS and state laws require all 501(c) organizations to have a board of directors. But nonprofit boards are crucial for more…

Key Components of Effective Nonprofit Financial Policies

06/11/25

When it comes to financial stewardship, the board of directors plays an essential role in ensuring a nonprofit’s accountability, sustainability, and legal compliance. As fiduciaries, board members are responsible for setting the tone at…

Addressing Red Flags in the Nonprofit Board–Executive Director Relationship

03/26/25

Recognizing and Responding to Dysfunction in Nonprofit Board and Executive Director Relationships A strong, healthy relationship between a nonprofit’s board of directors and its executive director is essential to achieving the organization’s mission. Both…