Kathryn Andrea A&O CPA

Kathryn Andrea

Kathryn Andrea, CPA, partner, has been with the firm since 1981. Kathryn specializes in providing auditing and management advisory services to nonprofit and governmental clients.

Specific Experience:

  • Retired partner starting on January 1, 2024
  • Currently available for consultation as needed by staff or clients.
  • From 1989 to 2023 -Partner-in-charge of accounting and financial auditing services to counties, villages, towns and nonprofit organizations.
  • Helped governmental units interpret and implement Governmental Accounting Standards including Governmental Accounting Standards Board No. 34 (GASB No. 34).
  • Provided and reviews single audits in accordance with OMB Circular audits under the Federal Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines.
  • Compiled annual regulatory reports for municipalities.
  • Reviewed and develops accounting systems for municipalities including fund structures, charts of accounts, and internal control procedures.
  • Assisted communities with developing formal budget procedures, preparing annual budgets, and designing and implementing financial systems.
  • Provided special cash audits for counties and municipalities.
  • Industry Involvement:
  • AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (retired status)
  • WICPA – Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (retired status)
  • Community Involvement:
  • Treasurer – Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Inc. (WWBIC) 2013 to present
  • Treasurer – University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation 2016 through 2025
  • Education:
  • Bachelor of Science – Social Work, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Master of Science – Accounting, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Certificate of Achievement, Governmental Accounting and Auditing Program
  • Numerous continuing credit courses through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants

Industry Involvement:

  • AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • WICPA – Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement:

  • Treasurer – Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Inc. (WWBIC)
  • Treasurer – University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science – Social Work, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Master of Science – Accounting, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Certificate of Achievement, Governmental Accounting and Auditing Program
  • Numerous continuing credit courses through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants

Professional Designations:

  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Wisconsin

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