Haley Schanks

Haley’s love for numbers, solving problems, and helping clients is what initially drew her to the accounting industry, but before she pursued her career in accounting, she was deep in finance. After completing an internship and having three years of financial industry experience under her belt, she gained tools and skills that helped her expand her business knowledge while connecting with clients across various industries.

After the invaluable experiences she had in finance, Haley was still drawn to accounting. She worked hard to study for her CPA licensure and passed the exam in 2020. She then joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. She has strong communication and project management skills and is passionate about taking intentional time to get to know her clients and their businesses so she can understand how to help them succeed. It’s her innate ability to relate to others that makes her a trusted advisor.

When she’s recharging away from the office, Haley enjoys going up north to the cabin, spending time with friends and family, and playing sports.

Cole Wirkus

Cole was introduced to accounting from a young age. He grew up working part-time at his mom’s accounting firm in South Dakota and quickly realized that numbers just clicked with him; he loved the way they balanced and tied out. His love and passion for accounting led him to pursue a degree in accounting and finance and eventually a career. He joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2020 and hasn’t looked back.

Primarily focusing on tax, Cole brings his sharp focus and problem-solving skills to help clients through messy and complicated situations – providing them with peace of mind so they can focus on growing and running their business is of top priority to him. He brings his passion of compliance and tax savings to every challenge, complex situation, and client interaction.

When he’s recharging away from the office, Cole enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time at the lake.