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A Note from the Managing Partner

Thank you to all our clients for enduring another tax season with us!  Even though you might not like the task of filing tax returns and gathering the tax documents together, we do enjoy digging into the details…

June 3, 2015
| Denise Webster

Reimbursing for Health Insurance

Prior to the final Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations, it wasn’t uncommon for employers to reimburse employees for health insurance if the employee was insured elsewhere.  Employers treated it as a benefit if they did not offer health insurance…

June 3, 2015
| Nina Braun

Does Your Business Need a Post-Tax Season Tune-Up?

With the tax return filing deadlines behind us, this is an ideal time to think about giving your business a post-tax season tune-up.  This will make the next tax return filing season easier and may improve your financial situation. …

June 3, 2015
| Kevin Sickels

What is Driving the Value of my Business?

As a business owner, it is important to consider the forces that drive the value of your business up (or down).  Exploring these factors will help you focus on doing more of the good things that will allow your…

June 3, 2015
| Ketel Thorstenson, LLP

Beware of IRS Scams

Your telephone rings and upon answering, you hear, “This is Joe from the IRS.  You have an outstanding balance on your taxes that must be paid within 3 hours or we will send the sheriff to your residence.” We…

June 3, 2015
| Jennifer Konvalin

Make Their Day

When I was a sophomore in college I had a terrible toothache.  It was one week before Thanksgiving, I was 600 miles from my dentist, and the pain was getting worse.  I found a local dentist who could fit…

June 3, 2015
| Steph McCoy

New Partner named at Ketel Thorstenson, LLP

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP announces the addition of a new Partner, Traci Hanson, CPA, effective July 1, 2015. Hanson joined the firm in June 2001, specializing in the areas of governmental agencies, schools, municipalities, rural electric cooperatives and non-profit organizations. …

June 3, 2015
| Sadie Snyder

Happy Retirement Wishes to Fred Krush

We want to wish Fred Krush all the best in retirement. We will all miss having him around! Fred joined Ketel Thorstenson, LLP in November of 2005. Previously, he served as the Director of General Services for McGladrey &…

June 3, 2015
| Sadie Snyder

Changes coming to nonprofit financial statements

At Ketel Thorstenson LLP, we work with a lot of nonprofit organizations to make sure they comply with current accounting standards. Whether you are involved with a church in Williston, a youth group in Custer or a charitable foundation…

May 22, 2015
| Jean Schroeder