Kevin Behnke, CPA, Promoted to Partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs

Kevin Behnke, CPA, has been promoted to Partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs, one of the Top 200 CPA Firms in the U.S. As Partner, he will continue to assist clients in all aspects of auditing services.

“I enjoy working with my clients and answering their questions to make their life a little easier. Becoming their trusted advisor is a rewarding experience,” Behnke shared.

Behnke joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1997 and is now a partner specializing in audit services for government entities, including municipalities and school districts. He serves as the Firm’s Director of Quality Control, a member of the Accounting and Auditing Committee and IT Steering Committee, and the designated audit quality partner for the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center. Additionally, Kevin chairs the Firm’s Governmental Services Group, leading the team and researching new Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements to develop best practices for staff working with clients.

“Kevin’s expertise in governmental audits will allow us to continue to grow our governmental niche and continue to provide great service to our clients,” said Abe Leis, CPA, Hawkins Ash CPAs Managing Partner.

Partner-In-Charge of the Hawkins Ash CPAs Manitowoc office, Jeff Dvorachek, CPA, remarked that he is thrilled for Behnke to become a Partner. “Kevin’s dedication to school and municipality auditing allows him to bring an expertise to the area that many others do not have. This is valued by both his clients and our firm.  Kevin’s promotion to partner is well deserved.”

Mackenzie Neumann-Magle