Chris VanStraten, partner with Baker Tilly has been with the firm since 1997. Chris is the Wisconsin firm leader for Baker Tilly’s healthcare practice. He specializes in providing accounting, practice management, tax, valuation, compensation consulting, controllership, financial planning and general business consulting services to the healthcare industry.

Chris VanStraten, partner with Baker Tilly has been with the firm since 1997. Chris is the Wisconsin firm leader for Baker Tilly’s healthcare practice. 

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Bachelor of Science in accounting

Consults with medical and dental clinics and independent practices regarding strategic decision making

Attends client board planning meetings regarding key issue resolutions

Performs treasurer and controllership advisory functions for medical and dental practices

Reviews monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement engagements specializing in the healthcare industry

Analyzes and develops medical and dental practice financial benchmarks

Consults with start-up practices related to entity formation, organization and business plan development

Consults with medical and dental practices related to buy-in/out transactions, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and valuation calculations

Advises regarding compensation comparisons prepares compensation programs and bonus plans

Consults related to fair value measurements and stark and anti-kickback considerations

Analyzes cash flow projections and investment options for investors

Prepares, plans, and reviews income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations

Assists taxpayers during federal and state tax audits

National CPA Health Care Advisors Association

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AIPCA)

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)

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