Mitch Hansen

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7 Years at Clark Nuber
4 Times he has broken his nose
2 Children with wife, Teri
1 Hyper black Labrador, Lucy

He was named after a comic character in MAD Magazine. He’s a hockey fanatic. He’s a member of the Maple Valley Wine Club. You can imagine Mitch is a fun guy to have around the office. He keeps the atmosphere upbeat while maintaining a key role in the firm’s audit practice.

Mitch, a principal, works primarily with not-for-profit organizations aiding in fund-raising issues, audits for federally funded programs, and tax issues. His previous experience as an auditor for the U. S. Department of Commerce and in the accounting department at Yellowstone National Park has helped to create an exceptional and well-rounded knowledge base.

Summary

Practice Emphasis

Not-for-profit organizations
Fund-raising issues, including capital campaigns and planned giving
Required audits for federally funded programs
Tax issues for exempt organizations
Management information system solutions
Internal controls over financial reporting, fraud, and compliance
Associations
Healthcare and long-term care facilities

Proven Results

Served as interim controller at a local hospital for four months.
Identified savings and obtained refunds for many not-for-profit organizations overpaying unrelated business income tax.
Assisted a small not-for-profit marina to expand operations by opening a floating casino.
Prepared documentation quantifying fraudulent transactions in a company being acquired by a client. The documentation was used in court to reduce the purchase price.

Education

Utah State University, B.S. in Accounting and Finance, minors in Economics and Geology

Activities

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
Not-for-Profit Committee, WSCPA
Institute of Management Accountants
Board member and coach for the Kent Valley Hockey Association
Make-A-Wish Foundation Audit Committee