Lisa Desotelle, CPA
Partner
Lisa Desotelle is the leader of Wipfli LLP’s nonprofit and government practice in the Twin Cities. She has been providing high-quality auditing and consulting services to local governments and nonprofit organizations for 25 years. She has audit experience in a wide range of organizations, with specialized knowledge relating to nonprofit operations including community-based organizations, foundations, HUD projects, and organizations with grant-funded programs. Lisa has audit experience relating to governmental operations including counties, cities, villages, townships, school districts, Native American tribes, casinos, and housing authorities. Lisa prides herself on thinking outside the box, offering proactive solutions to save her clients time and money, and she strives to provide exceptional service to all of her clients.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) – Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) – Member
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) – Member
- Minnesota GFOA – Member
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) – Member
- MNCPA Local Governments Conference Task Force – Member
- Nonprofit Financial Group (NFG) – Board member
Areas of Focus
- Audits of units of local governments
- Audits of nonprofit organizations including foundations and grant-funded programs
- Audits of tribal casinos
- Gaming compliance audits
- Preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
- Audits of 401(k) and 403(b) employee benefit plans
- Preparation of regulatory reports
- Uniform Guidance single audits
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of nonprofit federal and state tax returns
- Customized consulting engagements
- Consultant/trainer in computerized accounting systems and internal controls
- Consulting on indirect costs and cost allocations
- Compliance audits of government-funded programs
- Training on nonprofit-specific topics
- Title 31/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) trainer
Education
Montana State University - Billings, Montana- Bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting
- Casino audit training
Recent Insights
Articles
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Oct 17, 2023
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Feb 24, 2022
Infrastructure bill earmarks funding for tribes
Aug 17, 2021
HUD provides tribes with regulatory relief and funding under the CARES Act
Apr 23, 2020
3 Big Ways the New GASB Standards Affect Tribal Governments
Mar 31, 2019