Joe Paulus, CPA
Senior Manager
Joe Paulus is a senior manager in Wipfli’s technology industry audit practice. He has experience working with both public and nonpublic companies and is a member of Wipfli’s accounting standards advisory group, being Wipfli’s subject matter expert in accounting for equity-based compensation; capital-raising instruments such as convertible debt, warrants and preferred stock; and internally developed software.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
Areas of Focus
- Financial accounting and reporting
- SEC reporting and compliance
- Technology industry
- Equity-based compensation accounting
- Complex financial instruments accounting
- Internally developed software accounting
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
- Master of professional accountancy degree
Recent Insights
Articles
ASU 2021-07: Understanding new stock compensation standards
Nov 19, 2021
How to account for profits interests
Aug 26, 2021