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Kayla Bledsoe
Senior Accountant – Canastota Office
Education
- Ithaca College, M.B.A. in Public Accounting, 2016
- Ithaca College, B.S. in Accounting, 2015
Professional Licenses and Activities
- Currently working towards my CPA license
Professional Experience and Achievement
- Gustafson & Wargo CPAs, December 2016-present
- Marks Paneth, January 2015-April 2015
Professional Responsibilities
- Prepares federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
- Prepares audit workpapers in conformity with GAAP
- Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures as assigned
- Prepares payroll tax returns and assists with 1099 filings
Andrea Wickert, EA
Manager – Canastota Office
Education
- BA Political Science – Syracuse University, 2002
Professional Licenses and Activities
- EA, Enrolled to Practice before the Internal Revenue Service, 2010
- Member of New York State Society of Enrolled Agents
- Member of National Association of Enrolled Agents
Professional Experience and Achievement
- Gustafson & Wargo CPAs LLP 2005 – present
- Nodell, Jones & Kendall, LLP 1995 – 2005
Professional Responsibilities
- Fiduciary Tax Specialist
- Engagement Staffing Coordinator
Areas of Practice Expertise
- Lead accountant – estate and trust department
- Payroll tax oversight and compliance
- Supervision of numerous in-house bookkeeping engagements
Community Involvement
- Former Assistant Secretary, Canastota Development Corporation
- Former Assistant Secretary & Honorary Member, NY Democratic Rural Conference
Kylene E. Jordan, EA
Manager – Utica Office
Education
• B. S. in Accounting, State University of New York IT – 2007
• A. S. in Applied Science Accounting, Sandhills Community College – 1997
Professional Experience and Achievement
• Gustafson & Wargo CPAs LLP, 2001– present
• PCSI Healthcare Consultants, 1997-2000
Professional Responsibilities
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare audit work papers and financials
• Customer Service
Areas of Practice Expertise
• Tax
Community Involvement
• Member, Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church in Herkimer, NY
• Board member, Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church
Barbara Devendorf, CPA
Partner – Canastota Office
Tax Planning/Compliance for Business and Individuals- Audit
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Accounting – Cazenovia College, 1991
- Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Oklahoma, 1993
Professional Licenses and Activities
- Licensed as a CPA in Oklahoma and New York State
- Member of Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants 1996 – 2005
- Member of New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1996 – 2009
- Quick Books ProAdvisor
Professional Experience and Achievement
- Gustafson & Wargo CPAs, LLP 2006 – present
- Fust, Charles, Chambers, LLP 2004 – 2006
- Greenwell & Co., P.C. 1993 – 1995, 1998 – 2004
- Ernst & Young, LLP 1995 – 1998
Professional Responsibilities
- Review and prepare income (1040, 1120, 1065, 1041), estate and gift tax returns.
- Audit, review and compilation preparation and supervision.
- Correspondence with the IRS and States regarding notices and audits.
- Firm scheduling, billing, payroll, hiring, training and mentoring staff.
Areas of Practice Expertise
- Multi-state income tax preparation
- IRS Application for Recognition of Exemption
- Family-owned business
Community Involvement
- Treasurer Chittenango Rotary Club 2008 – 2014
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Chairperson of The Oklahoma Society of CPA’s – Two terms
- Director at Large for The Oklahoma City Chapter of Oklahoma Society of CPA’s – One term