About MinistryCPA

Who we serve

  • Business owners and managers
  • Not-for-profit, church and Christian ministry leaders
  • Individuals

How We Serve

  • Tax Advisors – Planning and preparation of tax filings for business, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals
  • Personal Advisors – All things financial … A typical day can find us aiding a business owner to weigh an important management issue, offering counsel to a young professional or retiree in career transition, supporting a widow or widower facing decisions alone, or taking a call from a pastor preparing to lead his church in a building program.
  • Accounting Systems - Identifying and overcoming weaknesses in current accounting systems or implementing new systems, including design and implementation of budgeting and forecasting mechanisms, internal control procedures, and financial analysis and reporting systems
  • Accounting Software – Setting up or trouble shooting QuickBooks Online, Desktop and Enterprise software for transaction processing and decision making
  • Financial Reporting - Analyzing reports to internal and external parties for accuracy, decision making, and compliance with reporting standards.
  • Compensation Planning – Getting the most value for employer and employees of organizations to provide adequate and relevant compensation, including compensation studies.

Why we serve

  • While it’s true that we call ourselves MinistryCPA and do serve more than 100 ministry clients on an annual basis, we desire that our name describes just as truthfully how we serve – with a passion to serve, to minister, the needs of others.
  • We believe that if we have this attitude, then the people of MinistryCPA will enjoy purposeful, fulfilling lives that benefit and influence others for good and rewarding ends. We gain genuine satisfaction by serving others.
  • If you believe we may be able to serve you, please Contact Us and tell us about yourself or your organization and how we can become your problem-solving partners.

Our Team

Corey A. Pfaffe, CPA, PhD

Principal of MinistryCPA

Marissa Tanis

Staff Accountant

Tim Chodan

Staff Accountant

Stephanie MacDonald

Accounting Assistant

Client Testimonials

I don't think I can begin to express how thankful my wife and I are for Corey's diligent work on our behalf and for the cause of Christ! Corey's professional and personal assistance in a time of difficulty and trial was a demonstration of God's love and grace that we will never forget. MinistryCPA is more than just a firm for those in ministry; it is a ministry for those in ministry.

– Husband & Wife in Wisconsin

Corey Pfaffe is the Dean of the School of Business at Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. He specializes in ministry tax matters, has years of experience, and has a great reputation. You should consider him to help with your ministry. Also, he is timely and doesn't drag anything out.

– Military Minister

Thank you Corey and Tara for all your work in preparing our current returns and getting us set for next year. We sure are grateful that we get the privilege of working with you. May the Lord richly bless you as you serve Him in this ministry. We look forward to talking to you later this year.

– Minister in Missouri

Hi Corey and Tara. Thank you for your good work. Your attention to detail earlier this year on my back pay saved hundreds if not thousands. So this year I appreciate your services that much more. I hope you both have a great year.

– Minister in Wisconsin

Corey Pfaffe and his staff have been helping us with our annual church audit needs for over 10 years. Corey comes every summer to make sure we are fully prepared when it comes to the reports our mortgage lender requires from us. Tara Watterson also helps us submit our annually required forms each year. Their knowledge of church tax law and requirements has helped us many times over the years. We truly appreciate their ability and willingness to serve in this valuable ministry.

– Church in Green Bay, WI area
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Affiliations

American Institute of CPAs
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs
Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor