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Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Fargo, ND
At Widmer Roel, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional accounting, tax, and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. With over 40 full-time employees, including 30 seasoned professionals, our firm combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to personalized service. Our team actively participates in continuing education programs exceeding professional requirements, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving tax and accounting regulations. We guarantee work performed with integrity, transparency, and timeliness, offering tailored solutions that align with our clients' financial goals.Through active partner engagement and consistent staffing, we provide continuity of service while fostering a supportive environment where both clients and team members thrive. Our dedication to quality is reinforced through memberships in prestigious organizations like the AICPA Peer Review Program, CPAmerica, and Crowe Global, enabling us to deliver reliable, worldwide service to every client we serve.
Services
Audits
Tax Services
Estate Planning
Business Consulting
Litigation Support
Highlights and features
- We maintain active partner participation and consistent staffing for service continuity.
- Our professionals receive over 40 hours of continuing education annually, exceeding industry standards.
- We guarantee work performed in a timely, professional manner with fee adjustments if expectations aren't met.
- Our team includes specialists with expertise in agribusiness, construction, and nonprofit sectors.
- We offer global service capabilities through memberships in CPAmerica and Crowe Global networks.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Peer Review Program
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
- AICPA Government Audit Quality Center
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
Services
Audits
We conduct comprehensive audits under GAAS, PCAOB, and Governmental Auditing Standards to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Our team provides limited-scope audits for pension plans and specialized assurance services for agribusinesses and construction firms. Through detailed internal control assessments, we help improve operational efficiencies while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards.
Tax Services
Our tax experts deliver strategic planning, preparation, and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We specialize in resolving IRS disputes, optimizing tax savings through year-round planning, and addressing complex state-specific filing requirements. With professionals licensed in multiple states, we ensure compliance across jurisdictions while maximizing deductions and credits available under current tax laws.
Estate Planning
We develop customized estate and wealth transfer strategies through trusts, charitable vehicles, and business succession plans. Our specialists collaborate with legal and insurance professionals to minimize tax liabilities while preserving family assets. We focus on creating liquidity solutions and implementing controls that protect business value during generational transitions.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic guidance for mergers, acquisitions, and business valuations, along with feasibility studies and KPI analysis. Our consultants help owners develop exit strategies, implement financial controls, and improve operational performance through data-driven insights tailored to specific industry requirements and market conditions.
Litigation Support
Our team offers expert witness testimony, damage calculations, and forensic accounting for legal disputes. We specialize in business valuations for shareholder conflicts, marital dissolutions, and damage assessments, providing court-admissible analyses that combine accounting expertise with legal precision.
People
Randy A. Heller
Managing Partner
With over 25 years of public accounting experience, Randy leads our firm's strategic direction while specializing in tax planning and business consulting. He focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions that align with evolving client needs.
Robert D. Dale
Stockholder/Partner
Boasting 29 years of experience, Bob specializes in tax compliance, estate planning, and business valuation for closely held companies, providing strategic guidance for acquisitions and succession planning.
Tracee S. Buethner
Stockholder/Partner
As an audit partner with 23 years of experience, Tracee supervises assurance engagements and provides consulting services across diverse industries, emphasizing internal control improvements and operational efficiencies.
Mike M. Misheski
Stockholder/Partner
Mike brings 21 years of public accounting experience, focusing on agribusiness and construction industry audits, tax planning, and assurance services tailored to sector-specific challenges.
Renee A. Havey
Senior Tax Manager
With 18 years of expertise, Renee specializes in individual and business tax planning, working with advisors to develop long-term strategies that optimize tax efficiency and compliance.
Questions
What accounting services does Widmer Roel PC offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, forensic accounting, and specialized assurance services tailored to business needs.
Do you serve clients outside Fargo, ND?
Yes, while based in Fargo, we serve clients nationwide with tax filing capabilities in all 50 states.
How does your firm ensure service quality?
We participate in the AICPA Peer Review Program and maintain memberships in professional networks like Crowe Global.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer business and personal tax planning, IRS dispute resolution, and strategic tax savings consultations.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
Yes, our team specializes in business valuation, merger/acquisition consulting, and generational transition strategies.
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