Meet the Team

  • Corey A. Pfaffe, CPA, PhD

    Principal of MinistryCPA

  • Marissa Tanis, CPA

    Senior Accountant

  • Brayden Short

    Senior Staff Accountant

  • Kyle Nankey, CPA

    Staff Accountant

  • Reese Borton

    Staff Accountant

  • Laurie Pfaffe

    Administrative Assistant

  • Stephanie MacDonald

    Accounting Assistant

  • Karen Steggall

    Executive Assistant

  • Genny Hoff

    Administrative Assistant

  • Emily Stille

    Accounting Assistant

  • Cari Wredberg

    Accounting Assistant

  • Katie Fiedler

    Senior Accountant

  • Katie Washetas

    Administrative Assistant

  • Gibbs

    Morale Officer

Client Feedback

  • Hi Corey. Thank you for your good work. Your attention to detail earlier this year on my back pay saved hundreds if not thousands. So this year I appreciate your services that much more. I hope you both have a great year.

    Minister in Wisconsin

  • Thank you Corey for all your work in preparing our current returns and getting us set for next year. We sure are grateful that we get the privilege of working with you. May the Lord richly bless you as you serve Him in this ministry. We look forward to talking to you later this year.

    Minister in Missouri

  • MinistryCPA has set the bar for excellence. Corey and his staff are knowledgeable, professional, and efficient, showing themselves to be a valuable asset regarding all of our church's financial and tax needs.

    Ministerial Client

CORE VALUES

Uncompromising Integrity

Committed to our Christian values
(Proverb 16.3)

Doing what is best for others
(Psalm 15:4b)

Wired to Serve

Serving eagerly and joyfully
(Colossians 1:9-11)

Serving as a privilege, not a duty
(Ephesians 6:7)

Team Players

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
(Micah 6:8)

  • Business owners and managers

    Not-for-profit, church and Christian ministry leaders

    Individuals

  • Tax Advisors – Planning and preparation of tax filings for business, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals

    Personal Advisors – All things financial … A typical day can find us aiding a business owner to weigh an important management issue, offering counsel to a young professional or retiree in career transition, supporting a widow or widower facing decisions alone, or taking a call from a pastor preparing to lead his church in a building program.

    Accounting Systems - Identifying and overcoming weaknesses in current accounting systems or implementing new systems, including design and implementation of budgeting and forecasting mechanisms, internal control procedures, and financial analysis and reporting systems

    Accounting Software – Setting up or trouble shooting QuickBooks Online, Desktop and Enterprise software for transaction processing and decision making

    Financial Reporting - Analyzing reports to internal and external parties for accuracy, decision making, and compliance with reporting standards.

    Compensation Planning – Getting the most value for employer and employees of organizations to provide adequate and relevant compensation, including compensation studies.

  • At MinistryCPA, we are honored to serve over 100 ministry clients every year. However, our name is more than just a title - it represents our commitment to serving others with passion and ministering to their needs. We believe with this attitude, our team will lead fulfilling and purposeful lives that positively impact and benefit those around us. Serving others brings us genuine satisfaction, and we are continually searching for ways to become problem-solving partners for individuals and organizations in need. If you think we can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us and tell us more about yourself or your organization.