Dear Clients and Community Partners,

As we complete our 25th year of proudly serving the Northwoods, we want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on everything we’ve accomplished together. This has been a year of meaningful growth for our firm—not just in numbers, but in relationships, impact, and the ways we continue to support the community we’re proud to call home.

Over the past year, we’ve expanded our team, refined our services, and strengthened the systems that help us serve you better. Every step forward has been driven by your trust in us. Your partnership continues to inspire our commitment to providing thoughtful, reliable guidance that helps you reach your goals.

One of the things we value most is being a local firm with deep community ties. This year, we were honored to participate in several local initiatives—from supporting neighborhood nonprofits to volunteering at community events. These efforts remind us that our work is bigger than business; it’s about contributing to a place we all care about.

As we move into the new year, our focus remains on serving you with clarity, connection, and consistency. We’re excited to continue building on this foundation, growing our capabilities, investing in our community, and strengthening the relationships that make our work meaningful.

Thank you for being a part of our year. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you, and we look forward to supporting you in the year ahead.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright, healthy new year.
Warm regards,


Benjamin Hauser, President 

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In July, we proudly celebrated Northland CPAs’ 25th year in business and the incredible journey we’ve taken together. Over the years, we’ve built lasting relationships, delivered trusted financial guidance, and have grown alongside our clients and community. Reaching this milestone is a reflection of our team’s dedication, integrity, and shared vision. We are grateful for everyone who has been part of our success and we are excited for what the future holds. 

We celebrated 25 years of serving the Northwoods with our annual Pheasant Hunt at the beautiful Summit Lake Game Farm. A huge thank you to all of our incredible friends, clients, and colleagues who joined us to make this celebration one to remember. Whether you're a longtime participant or a first-timer, it was so special to spend the day together in one of the country's finest upland bird hunting paradises. Here’s to many more years of friendship, fun, and fine hunting! We’re already looking forward to next year.

(left to right) Shannon Campy, Bryan Kronberger, Mandy Hein, Nicole Maney

In January, Shannon Campy, CPA, was promoted to Manager of Tax Services at Northland CPAs. Her technical competence, work ethic, community involvement, and unwavering commitment to providing quality business advisory services to our clients are all attributes that have made her a very successful manager.

Also in January, Bryan Kronberger, CPA, was promoted to Manager of Accounting and Attest (A&A) Services at Northland CPAs. Bryan’s work ethic, community involvement, technical competence, and passion for his work have served him very well in his new role and have made him a very successful manager.

Mandy Hein, CPA, celebrated her 20-year anniversary with Northland CPAs in June. Two decades of dedication, leadership, and impact—we’re so grateful for everything she brings to the team.

In July, Nicole Maney celebrated her 5-year anniversary with Northland CPAs! We thank Nicole for her hard work and dedication, which keeps the office running smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

We welcomed three new team members this year.

Elly Walter has a strong foundation in public accounting, shaped by experience at smaller CPA firms and a lifelong passion for the profession. Elly specializes in financial statement preparation, compilation and review services, and the preparation of individual and business tax returns. 

Angela Steege brings with her a dedication to outstanding client service and seamless office operations. She plays an integral role in delivering attentive support to every client while managing daily administrative responsibilities. 

Emma Germain began her career with Northland CPAs as an intern before officially joining the firm effective May 2026. She now contributes to the team through monthly bookkeeping, sales tax filings, financial write-ups, and preparation of both individual and business tax returns.

(left to right) Elly Walter, Angela Steege, Emma Germain

Bryan and Jenny Kronberger were extremely excited to welcome the newest addition to their family this year! Baby Spencer arrived in August and is already his big sister’s favorite companion! We are all confident Bryan will have both of his children playing hockey in no time!

Matt and Nicole Whalen welcomed their fourth child this year! Baby Leo was born in July. His older siblings are smothering him with love and attention. It is only a matter of time until he is in the woods with dad and his older brothers chasing whitetails!

Tomahawk Builders Supply

For over 50 years, the current owners of Tomahawk Builders Supply have been supplying quality lumber and building materials to Tomahawk and the surrounding area. Our business has changed drastically over those years. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to sell quality products, provide excellent service, and treat our customers as we would want to be treated.

We stock many more and different products now compared to 50 years ago. For example, treated lumber was not a stock item, and now we carry over 80 SKUs of it. Siding, doors, windows, and trim were not sold prefinished; and most doors were not prehung. Decks were very limited, and nothing in composite, treated, or prefinished.

The old buildings that came with the original purchase burned to the ground in October of 1982. We spent the next year operating in temporary quarters adjacent to the property, and having new buildings built.

Our business has grown tremendously since those days. Our accounting needs have also expanded significantly. We worked with Edwards Accounting until he retired and sold to Northland. The team members at Northland CPAs have been great advisors. Northland CPAs has been accurate, helpful, and has acted as a partner in our business, helping to keep us profitable. We look forward to working with them, and serving our community for years to come!

(left to right) Amanda Koshak, Cindy Darcy-Karau, Erin Skolaski with Snoopy, and Evan Koshak

We love our close-knit, Northwoods home and are dedicated to making our communities even stronger! Every year, our team enjoys making a difference and giving back to our communities. Here are a few of the 2025 highlights:

We are a proud sponsor of the Hodag Sports Club. We attended the 48th annual banquet, which raises funds for both the Club and the High School Trap Team.

We are proud to support the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing (NATH). We attended the 14th anniversary benefit, which raised funds for Frederick Place.

We are a proud supporter of the YMCA of the Northwoods. This year, we participated in the YMCA’s Denim and Diamonds fundraiser, which provides Y scholarship and programming for those  who may not otherwise have access.

Nicole Maney participated in For the Wild 5K/10+K, a fundraiser for Wild Instincts, a nonprofit that provides quality, ethical, and professional wildlife rehabilitation.

Ben Hauser, CPA, was awarded a Fantastic 5 Under 40 award at the Rhinelander Chamber Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser. Judges based their selection on business success, mentor/leadership, and civic or philanthropic activities.

Ben Hauser was elected to the WICPA Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term. As a board member, Ben helps provide strategic governance aligned with the WICPA’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

Matt Whalen, CPA, proudly accepted the YMCA of the Northwoods Mel Davidson Chairman’s Award. In honor of Mel Davidson, Founder of the YMCA of the Northwoods, this award is the highest recognition presented by the organization and is given in celebration of individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and a lasting impact on the Y community through years of meaningful service to the organization.

Nicole Maney earned her Associate Degree in Business Management from Nicolet College. We couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and commitment.

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December 15

Employers - Deposit nonpayroll withheld income tax for November if the monthly deposit rule applies.

Employers - Deposit Social Security, Medicare and withheld income taxes for November if the monthly deposit rule applies.

Calendar-year corporations - Pay the fourth installment of 2025 estimated income taxes, completing Form 1120-W for the corporation’s records.

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Any accounting, business or tax advice contained in this communication, including attachments and enclosures, is not intended as a thorough, in-depth analysis of specific issues, nor a substitute for a formal opinion, nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties. If desired, we would be pleased to perform the requisite research and provide you with a detailed written analysis. Such an engagement may be the subject of a separate engagement letter that would define the scope and limits of the desired consultation services.