about apel associates

Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants

Leading small businesses & individuals

to the core of success

Caring, Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthy, Fairness…

These are the words used by those who are familiar with Kari A. Apel, from family and friends to clients and colleagues. Kari has always led her life with the highest of standards, graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville with Bachelors of Science degrees in both finance and accounting, along with a minor in economics. She obtained her Certified Public Accountant license under the “old rules” and has been in public accounting for about thirteen years, starting her career while in college. Her experience ranges from small, local practices while in college to the largest accounting firm in the Midwest upon graduation.

Life-Long Resident of Southern Wisconsin

However, Kari feels the most important knowledge she has gained over the years has been literally hands-on. Kari is a lifelong resident of Southern Wisconsin growing up in Grant County on a large dairy and crop farm. She worked on the farm baling hay, doing chores and learning the ins and outs of running a family owned business. Even today, one of Kari’s most enjoyable things to do is combine the fall harvest with her Dad.

Along with visiting the family farm, Kari’s time is mainly spent with her husband, Aaron, and their three daughters. Their family enjoys cookouts with friends, biking, camping, volleyball and many other outdoor adventures including visiting Devils Lake State Park.

Firm’s Philosophy

Kari and her firm, Apel Associates, Inc. and Wrensch Apel Associates, LLC, pass along the same standards to each and every person they encounter. The firm’s philosophies center around treating everyone like family. This is proven in Kari’s interactions with her clients. For example, Kari has discussed tax planning with one of her clients while in their John Deere tractor hauling loads during the busy fall harvest. On another occasion she helped clients move to a different home. She even helped a client pick out their new kitchen paint color!

Kari recognizes that it is her and her firm’s responsibility to learn and understand each client’s specific goals and needs. Further, Kari and her firm realize it is their responsibility to tailor their services to meet those goals and needs timely, efficiently, effectively and accurately. They are dedicated to helping you grow your business, achieve its goals and become successful because your success is at the core of their mission.

Prairie du Sac Office:

2000 Prairie St, Ste 212

Prairie du Sac, WI 53578

Main Line: 608.643.2700

Secondary Line: 608.643.2709

f: 608.643.5364

Johnson Creek Office:

118 Milwaukee St, POB 249

Johnson Creek, WI 53038

Main Line: 920.699.7250

f: 920.699.7251

Kari and family

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