Jodee Paape & Associates, LLC is committed to your success.  The Internal Revenue Code is complex.  Various state regulations add another layer to that complexity.  A CPA can advise both individuals and businesses on all aspects of compliance with tax laws and accounting practicies.  CPAs are bound by a stringent code of professional ethics and are qualified through their education and experience to provide a wide range of tax and accounting services.  Jodee Paape & Associates, LLC can help individuals who are concerned about their tax returns or reaching financial goals.  We can help businesses evaluate their current financial situation and plan for the future.  We are looking forward to working with you.

Meet the Staff...

Jodee (e-mail address: jodee@jodeepaape.com) - Jodee has been representing the accounting needs of individuals and small businesses for over 22 years.  Jodee graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN.  She successfully completed her CPA exam with a National Honorable Mention for passing within the top 123 individuals in the USA.

Lynne (e-mail address: lynne@jodeepaape.com) - Lynne is a licensed CPA and has been with us for six years.  As of January 1, 2008, Lynne has become a partner in the firm.  She does small business accounting as well as tax preparation.  Lynne is available for interviews.

Jodee and Lynne's objectives are to create value for all clients reglardless of the magnitude of their needs.  They have been praised for their ability to successfully communicate with clients at their own level and to provide them with the best service possible.

Administrative Staff

Peg (e-mail address: peg@jodeepaape.com) - Peg is the person at the front desk.  She's the one most of you have contact with when you drop off and pick up your returns.  Peg used to be a tax preparer so she is able to help answer questions on the phone or in person.  Peg has a remarkable ability to put names with faces.

Jody (e-mail address: jody@jodeepaape.com) - Jody is another person you might have contact with on the phone or at the front.  Jody has an accounting background so she also handles the firm billing.  Our cheerful one, she's always in a good mood!

MaryAnne (e-mail address: maryanne@jodeepaape.com) - MaryAnne helps with the processing and assembling of tax returns, answering the phone, and greeting clients. MaryAnne also oversees our electronic filing process.

Tax & Accounting Staff

Michele (Mic) (e-mail address: mic@jodeepaape.com) - Mic has been with us for many years.  She has an accounting and tax background.  She will continue working full time preparing tax returns during tax season and works part-time in the off season doing accounting work. 

Diane (e-mail address: diane@jodeepaape.com) - Diane has been with us the longest, even though she is one of our youngest preparers.  She's a CPA with a full time job in industry.  She only works weekends but is very efficient with the time she is here.  Diane is extremely organized and works on many of our complex returns.

Mark (e-mail address: mark@jodeepaape.com) - Mark is a licensed CPA with an MBA and has been with us for a four years.   Mark will help us out part-time during the tax season.

Connie (e-mail address: connie@jodeepaape.com) -  This will be Connie's second year with us.  She will work full-time during tax season preparing tax returns and doing her accounting work.  Connie also works with us part-time in the off season doing accounting work.   

Donna (e-mail address: donna@jodeepaape.com) - Donna has an extensive background as an investment analyst.  This also will be her second year helping us prepare tax returns during the tax season.

Jennifer (e-mail address: jennifer@jodeepaape.com - This will be Jennifer's first year with us.  Jennifer has over eight years experience in tax preparation and will be helping us out during our busy season.  We are excited she will be helping us be more efficient.