Experience Davette Lynne Hrabak was born and raised in Price County. Graduating with honors from Phillips High School in May of 1988, she moved onto higher education. From September of 1988 to May of 1990 she attended the University of Wisconsin-- Marshfield/Wood County Center. She then continued her education at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire from September of 1990 to May of 1993. Davette graduated with a comprehensive degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She worked full time for a local accountant for over four years, performing a broad range of activities, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, consulting, accounting systems implementation, and being an in-charge auditor. During that time, she earned and received designation as a Certified Public Accountant. Also during that time, she purchased Foytik's Deluxe Bakery (across from BP Amoco) in Phillips. She remodeled parts of the building, turning the bakery into an accounting office. Upon her employer's retirement, she officially opened her business on October 6, 1997. Since then she has also earned and received many credentials. First, the Certified Fraud Examiner credential, (which allows her to be contracted by a business to determine if fraudulent activities are occurring in their organization). In 2002, she became a Certified Business Manager (CBM), which is a global credential. She earned three credentials in 2003, including the Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA), Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP), and Accredited Business Accountant (ABA). In 2008, she added the Elder Care Specialist credential (ECS) to her resume. A member of the WICPA, AICPA, peer review programs, and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Davette specializes in auditing, consulting, bookkeeping, payroll, business start-up services, and tax preparation. She is a Certified E-Filer, as well. To meet the needs of clients, she maintains a minimum of 120 credit hours of continuing education every three years in a variety of disciplines. It is Davette's belief that all clients should be treated with courteous, prompt, and affordable service to meet their accounting needs.