Melanie Ott, CPA
Manager
With over nine years of experience in public accounting, Melanie Ott is a manager in Wipfli LLP’s nonprofit and government group, where she provides a wide range of audit and tax services to clients. She is familiar with the financial reporting requirements of nonprofit organizations and has the ability to draft and analyze financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Certifications- Certified Public Accountant
- Information Systems Certificate
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) – Member
Areas of Focus
- 501(c)(3) charitable organizations
- 2 CFR Part 200, OMB’s Uniform Guidance
- Yellow Book
- Audits, compilations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures services
- Preparation of Form 990 nonprofit tax returns
- Seeking to improve the effectiveness of internal control structures within nonprofit organizations through analysis and application of best practices
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire- Bachelor of business administration degrees in accounting and finance
- Information systems certificate
Recent Insights
Articles
2023 accounting standards updates
Jan 29, 2024
2022 accounting standards updates: What you need to know
Feb 05, 2023
Summarizing all 10 of the FASBā€™s 2021 Accounting Standards Updates
Jan 20, 2022
Answering FAQs around ASU 2020-07 and contributed nonfinancial assets
Aug 16, 2021
