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Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC is a Certified Public Accounting firm in South Dakota founded in 1955, dedicated to providing our clients with efficient and effective financial services involving audit & accounting, tribal government, tax, and management consulting. We pride ourselves on giving personal attention and quality service to each and every client.
We understand the complexities of the marketplace, but more than that, we understand and are here to serve the entrepreneurial spirit. Our firm will prudently assist you with the daily challenges of your business or industry beyond simply looking at your financial position. We are prepared to recommend sound financial strategies and to advise you on other key elements of effective business management.
Every client is important to us. Personal, quality service is the hallmark of our client relationships and includes assigning an engagement partner to facilitate your needs. An applicable team is formed and is accessible to you throughout the engagement. Additionally, all of the firm’s professionals are available to you for advice on complex and specialized issues.
Our professional staff understands and applies the requirements specified in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) auditing standards, guides, procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations. The Firm successfully completed the most recent independent review of its system of quality control under the auspices of the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) in November 2021. Peer review is one of the requirements for membership in the PCPS, which was established in 1977. Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC is a member because our firm and all staff members are committed to continuous quality improvement.
From direct financial supervision to sophisticated management counsel, the experienced professionals at Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC are ready to provide you with the best in business management services to help you achieve your financial goals.
We invite you to explore the comprehensive services we have to offer.
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MIM
CPA
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CPA
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MBA, CPA
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Founded in 1955, dedicated to providing our clients with efficient & effective financial services involving tax, audit & accounting, tribes, and business consulting. We pride ourselves in giving personal attention and quality service to each and every client.
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Kathryn has practiced public accounting since 1984 and specializes in providing professional and proactive services to tribal entities and financial institutions. She provides accounting and auditing services, as well as management consulting, to tribal governments and their related entities, focusing on giving her clients a practical, clear understanding of findings to help them improve their operations and providing management services as an interim finance officer. She has managed all stages of financial institution audits and director’s exams, including engagement reviews, planning, compliance testing, fieldwork, and report preparation.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Financial Institutions | – Agreed Upon Procedures |
– Higher Education | – Audits, Reviews & Compilations |
– State & Local Governments | – Management consulting |
– Tribal Casinos | – Governmental auditing |
– Tribal Colleges | |
– Tribal Governments |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona, California, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Governmental Audit Quality Center – AICPA
Past Member, Mount Marty College Board of Trustees
Past Member, Mount Marty College Finance Committee
Past Member, Yankton Community Transportation Program Board
Past Honoree, University of South Dakota Alumnus of the Year
Master of Professional Accountancy,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science, Accounting,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Jessica has been in public accounting since 2005. Her industry specialization includes governmental and non-profit entities with a focus on state, local, and tribal governments. Her responsibilities include financial statement and compliance audits; assisting in the preparation and review of annual financial statements, related footnotes and combining schedules; and serving in the position of Interim Finance Director for governmental and non-profit entities.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Non-Profit | – Audits |
– State & Local Governments | – Financial Consulting |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Financial Statements |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Master of Professional Accountancy,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Mount Marty College – Yankton, South Dakota
Cindy has over 27 years of combined management-level experience in national staffing, employee training, bonus systems, and payroll delivery systems. For the past 17 years, Cindy has provided management consulting services to the clients of Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC with a focus in tribal casinos, tribal colleges, and tribal governments. She specializes in internal audits, human resources/employee benefits, information technology, and major financial affairs, including set-up and delivery of payroll systems and serving in the position of interim Chief Financial Officer.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Tribal Casinos | – Employee Benefit Plans |
– Tribal Colleges | – Information Technology |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Internal Audits |
– Payroll | |
– Strategic Business Planning |
Adjunct Professor for Mount Marty College
Yankton, South Dakota
Adjunct Professor for Little Priest Tribal College
Winnebago, Nebraska
Master Degree in International Management (MIM)
Treasurer, Wild Turkey Days Committee
Spencer, Nebraska
Masters in International Management, Finance,
University of Denver – Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science, German,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Blaine has practiced public accounting for over 35 years and has been a Partner of Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC for the past 20 years. His primary focus is business and individual taxes with extensive experience in estate, trust, 401K and employee benefit administration.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Agriculture & Ag-related | – Business Tax |
– Automotive | – Credits & Incentives |
– Construction | – Merger & Acquisition |
– Estates & Trusts | – Personal Tax |
– Food & Beverage | – State & Local Tax |
– Individuals | – Strategic Business Planning |
– Manufacturing | – Succession Planning |
– Tax Planning |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Treasurer, Yankton Community Library Foundation
Past Member & Scorekeeper, Hillcrest Pro-Am Committee
Yankton, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Richard (Dick) has been practicing in public accounting since 1970. After nine years of sole proprietorship, he joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in July 1991. Dick provides audit services to school districts, municipalities, housing authorities, governmental entities, tribal governments and non-profit organizations. He has an enthusiasm for public accounting and works comfortably with his clients, assisting them with their business and accounting needs.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Low-Income & Public Housing | – Audits |
– Non-Profit | – Financial Statements |
– State & Local Governments | |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member & Past President, Madison Lions Club
Member & Past Treasurer, Madison Country Club
Past President, Trinity Lutheran Church Council
Past Member, Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Past Member, Madison Area Career Learning Center Board of Directors
Past Member, Trinity Lutheran Church Board of Trustees
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting,
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Keith joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2001 as a Staff Accountant and currently serves in the position of Senior Audit Manager. He specializes in preparing financial statements for a broad range of industries. He has over 40 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining the firm, Keith served as a Bank Examiner for a state regulatory authority, a Cashier for a community bank, and a Controller for an implement dealership.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Financial Institutions | – Audits |
– Health Care | – Financial Statements |
– Low-Income & Public Housing | |
– Non-Profit | |
– State & Local Governments | |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
University of South Dakota –Vermillion, South Dakota
Kathleen has practiced public accounting since 1978, including owning her own accounting firm in Petaluma, California for 35 years. She has a broad industry focus and her areas of expertise include tax, tax planning, and strategic business consulting.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Agriculture & Ag-related | – Business Tax |
– Construction | – Credits & Incentives |
– Estates & Trusts | – Personal Tax |
– Food & Beverage | – State & Local Tax |
– Individuals | – Strategic Business Planning |
– Manufacturing | – Tax Planning |
– Non-Profit | |
– Retail | |
– Wholesale | |
– Wineries & Vineyards |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in California and South Dakota
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation
Treasurer, Petaluma GAP Winegrowers’ Alliance
Past Member, Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees
Past President & Past Treasurer, Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
Past President & Past Treasurer, Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Club
Past Treasurer, Petaluma Lion’s Club
Bachelor of Arts
Hood College – Frederick, Maryland
Magan joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2017. She started her professional career in private accounting, where she worked for six years, splitting time between the non-profit and for-profit sectors. As an audit manager for WRC, her focus is on auditing and accounting services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Non-Profit | – Audits |
– State & Local Governments | – Financial Statements |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises |
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Master of Business Administration
University of Sioux Falls – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
Michelle brings 20 years of public service in the human resource field to Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC. She has experience in recruiting/hiring, employment law, compensation, position classification, benefits, surveys and analysis, training, policy development and interpretation, performance management, employee relations, grievances, complaints, workers’ compensation, reductions in force, unemployment, and retirement. Michelle provides management consulting services to the clients of Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC with a focus on tribal casinos, tribal colleges, and tribal governments. She specializes in internal audits and human resource administration.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Tribal Casinos | – Human Resource Administration |
– Tribal Colleges | – Internal Audits |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Strategic Business Planning |
– State & Local Governments |
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Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Bachelor of Business Administration with Human Resource Emphasis
Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas
Mollie joined Wohlenberg, Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2022 and has been in public accounting since 2014. Her primary focus is on business and individual taxation. She provides tax and accounting services to businesses through general accounting services such as QuickBooks consultation and training, sales tax, payroll, and strategic year-end planning.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Real Estate | – Business Tax |
– Construction | – Personal Tax |
– Retail | – Business and Tax Planning |
– Food and Beverage | – Payroll |
– Individuals | – State & Local Tax |
– General Accounting Services |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Member, Mount Marty College Board of Trustees
Past Member, Mount Marty College Finance Committee
Past Member, Yankton Community Transportation Program Board
Past Honoree, University of South Dakota Alumnus of the Year
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration
Augustana University – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tom has over 20 years of experience in regional public accounting firms and specializes in tribal, federal, state, and local government industries with an emphasis in business audit and tax services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Agriculture& Ag-related | – Audits |
– Individuals | – Financial Statements |
– Low-Income & Public Housing | – Business Tax |
– Non-Profit | – Personal Tax |
– State & Local Governments | – State & Local Tax |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Tax Planning |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Mount Marty College – Yankton, South Dakota
Tom has over 20 years of experience in regional public accounting firms and specializes in tribal, federal, state, and local government industries with an emphasis in business audit and tax services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Agriculture& Ag-related | – Audits |
– Individuals | – Financial Statements |
– Low-Income & Public Housing | – Business Tax |
– Non-Profit | – Personal Tax |
– State & Local Governments | – State & Local Tax |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Tax Planning |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Mount Marty College – Yankton, South Dakota
Jon has over 30 years of accounting experience with tribal casinos and served as a controller. He has experience in preparing financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, 941’s, W2’s, other required tax returns, and preparing analysis reports for casino operations.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Non-Profit | – Audits, Reviews & Compilations |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Financial Statements |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, South Dakota
After working in the banking industry for four years, Cassie joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2012. She currently serves as the Firm’s Audit Coordinator and is responsible for managing all pre-audit engagement activities as well as audit processing and delivery. In addition to keeping track of the Firm’s audits, Cassie also handles some bookkeeping and tax responsibilities and is one of the faces that greets you at our Madison office.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Agriculture& Ag-related | – Audits |
– Individuals | – Financial Statements |
– Low-Income & Public Housing | – Business Tax |
– Non-Profit | – Personal Tax |
– State & Local Governments | – State & Local Tax |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises | – Tax Planning |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Bachelor of Business Administration,
Mount Marty College – Yankton, South Dakota
Luis joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2020 as an intern and joined the staff full-time in May 2021. As a staff accountant for WRC, his focus is on auditing and accounting services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Non-Profit | – Audits |
– State & Local Governments | – Financial Statements |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Pursuing Master of Professional Accountancy
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, SD
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accountancy
Mount Marty University – Yankton, South Dakota
Keegan joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2020 as an intern and joined the staff full-time in May 2021. As a staff accountant for WRC, his focus is on auditing and accounting services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Non-Profit | – Audits |
– State & Local Governments | – Financial Statements |
– Tribal Governments & Enterprises |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona and South Dakota
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vice President and Treasurer, Meridian District of Downtown Yankton
Past Board Member, Susan G. Komen South Dakota Affiliate
Past Member, Yankton Morning Optimist Club
Pursuing Master of Business Administration
Wayne State College – Wayne, NE
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Criminal Justice
Mount Marty University – Yankton, South Dakota
Mariah joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2022 as an intern and as a staff accountant upon graduation. Mariah’s focus is on auditing and accounting services.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Financial Institutions | – Agreed Upon Procedures |
– Higher Education | – Audits, Reviews & Compilations |
– State & Local Governments | – Management consulting |
– Tribal Casinos | – Governmental auditing |
– Tribal Colleges | |
– Tribal Governments |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Arizona, California, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Governmental Audit Quality Center – AICPA
Past Member, Mount Marty College Board of Trustees
Past Member, Mount Marty College Finance Committee
Past Member, Yankton Community Transportation Program Board
Past Honoree, University of South Dakota Alumnus of the Year
Pursuing Master of Professional Accountancy
University of South Dakota – Vermillion, SD
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Mount Marty University – Yankton, SD
Mike graduated from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 2020. After working for another public accounting firm for three years, he joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2023. Mike works primarily in the areas of tax, accounting services, and management consulting.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Food & Beverage | – Business Tax |
– Individuals | – Personal Tax |
– Manufacturing | – Bookkeeping |
– Real Estate | – Management Consulting |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
Member, South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Member, Mount Marty College Board of Trustees
Past Member, Mount Marty College Finance Committee
Past Member, Yankton Community Transportation Program Board
Past Honoree, University of South Dakota Alumnus of the Year
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Minor in Finance
Sioux Falls University – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Rachael joined Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC in 2023 after a decade of office administrative work. As an Accounting Associate, she provides bookkeeping and tax support services to the Firm’s clients, including payroll processing and payroll and sales tax reporting.
Industry | Practice |
|---|---|
– Food & Beverage | – Bookkeeping |
– Individuals | – Business Tax Support |
– Non-Profit | – Personal Tax Support |
– Retail |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in South Dakota
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Member, Mount Marty College Board of Trustees
Past Member, Mount Marty College Finance Committee
Past Member, Yankton Community Transportation Program Board
Past Honoree, University of South Dakota Alumnus of the Year
Associate Degree in Business Administration
Saddleback College – Mission Viejo, California