Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Certified Accounting Services in Bayside, Wisconsin
Since 1955, Kohler and Franklin has provided comprehensive accounting services to individuals, businesses, and legal professionals across Wisconsin. Our team of certified public accountants and attorneys combines decades of experience with specialized expertise in financial statement preparation, tax compliance, payroll management, and litigation support. We maintain membership in both the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.Our firm offers personalized solutions for household employer compliance, estate planning, and elder care financial management while representing attorneys in forensic accounting matters. With a legacy of service dating back to Julius N. Kohler's founding of the practice during the Great Depression era, we continue to deliver trusted financial guidance to Milwaukee's North Shore community and beyond.
Services
Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
Litigation Support
Elder Care
Audit Response
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- CPA-led team with 65+ years of local expertise
- Dual-certified professionals with legal qualifications
- Specialized household employer compliance solutions
- Court-appointed forensic accounting experience
- Customized financial reporting for small businesses
Associations and certifications
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Services
Financial Statements
We prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Our professionals work with businesses to determine optimal reporting frequencies and data collection methods. Services include both on-site and remote software support for accurate financial reporting.
Tax Preparation
Comprehensive preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals, businesses, estates, and non-profits. We handle complex forms including 1040, 1120, 1041, and 990 series. Our team also provides audit representation and tax court petition services.
Payroll Services
Full-service payroll compliance including employee classification, tax withholding calculations, and regulatory filings. We assist with both independent payroll processing and integration with third-party services to ensure complete state and federal compliance.
Litigation Support
Expert forensic accounting services for legal professionals including court testimony, damage calculations, and expert witness testimony. Our CPAs have extensive courtroom experience across multiple Wisconsin counties and federal jurisdictions.
Household Employers
Specialized compliance services for household employers covering nanny tax requirements, workers' compensation, and employment eligibility verification. We ensure complete compliance with federal and state regulations for domestic employees.
People
Julius N. Kohler
Founder
Founded the firm in 1955 after graduating from Marquette University. Served as lead accountant until his passing in 1991. Pioneered local accounting services during the Great Depression era.
David M. Franklin
Partner
Joined the firm in 1970, bringing combined CPA and legal expertise. Testified in multiple Wisconsin counties as a court-appointed expert. Specializes in tax law and litigation support.
Scott B. Franklin
Partner
Dual-certified CPA and attorney with extensive courtroom experience. Handles complex forensic accounting cases and federal tax court proceedings. Active in Wisconsin's legal community since the 1990s.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide financial statement preparation, payroll compliance, tax filing, and audit support tailored to small businesses. Our services include both on-site and remote accounting software solutions.
Do you handle household employer tax compliance?
Yes, we specialize in household employer compliance including nanny tax requirements, employment verification, and state/federal payroll tax filings for domestic employees.
Can you assist with tax audits?
Our team represents clients during IRS and state tax audits, including correspondence, office, and field examinations. We also provide tax court petition services when needed.
What litigation support services are available?
We offer forensic accounting, damage calculations, and expert witness testimony. Our CPAs have testified in multiple Wisconsin counties and federal jurisdictions.
How do you handle payroll for small businesses?
We provide complete payroll compliance services including employee classification, tax withholding, and regulatory filings. We work with both independent processors and in-house systems.
