Experience

Doug has more than 23 years of experience primarily in tax consulting, research, planning and compliance for clients in a wide variety of industries. He also has experience in accounting, audit and estate planning. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 his focus has been on interpreting the law and its impact on employers and individuals, monitoring new developments and assisting clients with implementation strategies and compliance. He is also involved in the management of the firm’s tax department. Doug joined HK in 1993.

Specialties

Affordable Care Act; business transitions and general consulting; fiduciary, individual, partnership and corporate income tax consulting, planning and preparation, and cost segregation

Education & credentials

B.A. in accounting, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA)

Civic involvement

Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, Treasurer

Family life & hobbies

Doug’s wife is Wendy, and in his free time, he enjoys time with family, riding his Harley, following auto racing (particularly Formula 1), tinkering in his shop and hunting.

Speaking engagements

• Philadelphia, PA | 2015 | Health Care Advisors Association (HCAA) NicheWorks conference
• Cedar Rapids, IA | 2015 | ACA Updates
• Cedar Rapids, IA | 2015 | Farm Landowners Tax and Planning Considerations
• Webinar | 2015 | ACA Updates
• Cedar Rapids, IA | 2012 | Health Care Reform

Thought leadership

• President Trump signs spending bill, fixes “grain glitch”
• How tax reform and QBID are affecting the agriculture industry
• When to dispose of important records