Peter Van Ermen, CPA

Principal

pvanermen@ritzholman.com414-271-1451

Peter Van Ermen, CPA, Principal, has over 35 years of experience with extensive knowledge in providing compilation, review, and tax services to closely-held businesses and individuals. Peter has experience working with clients in manufacturing, distribution, and law.

He is an experienced professional in:

  • Preparing and filing complex tax returns on behalf of clients
  • Compiling supporting financial statements and documents
  • Preparing tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, and reports
  • Finding tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
  • Providing assistance with federal and state tax notices
  • Making sure that clients comply with federal, state and local tax regulations
  • Accurately prepare quarterly and annual tax reports
  • Review returns prepared by interns and staff accountants
  • Perform tax research, staying up to date on changes
  • Establish relationships and building trust with clients
  • Serving as trustee as requested by clients; investments included real estate and marketable securities
  • Serving as a coach in the RitzHolman Coaching Program
  • Training tax team members on firm and industry tax standards

Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
Corporate Casual
Midwest Cyber Security Alliance (Treasurer)
Bobbie Nick Voss Charitable Funds (Treasurer)

Education
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, University of St. Thomas
Masters Degree in Accounting, Marquette University

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, CPA