Principal/Owner
Luana founded Gohl & Associates to meet the needs of management and employees at small to mid-size businesses, who require additional guidance and accounting training, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closing support.
She personally connects with clients to understand their company’s environment and accounting needs. Luana provides oversite for Gohl & Associates consulting engagements. She enjoys advising and strategizing with company management and also has a passion for mentoring controllers.
Prior to founding Gohl & Associates, Luana served as lead construction accountant for Robert C. Powell Developments. After earning a BSA degree and CPA designation, she worked as an auditor for SJ Gallina & Co. Later, she joined MCM Construction Inc. as portfolio and accounting manager.
Currently, Luana serves on the board of directors of Folfan, a CASP partner and has facilitated classes for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
“I believe in providing superior personalized service to each client by understanding the uniqueness of the business environment and the company, to provide accounting assistance, advice, and strategies.”
SHERYL VALENTINE
Accountant
Independent Consultant
Sheryl is a highly knowledgeable accountant with substantial experience in a range of businesses, providing virtual accounting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule, based on the needs of the client.
She is proficient in all aspects of QuickBooks, in addition to various other software systems. Her services include set-up, training, analyzing and clean-up of current files, providing training and ongoing support. She is also skilled in payroll processing.
Prior to engaging with Gohl & Associates in 1996, Sheryl worked as a bookkeeper/accountant for various firms and in private industry, handling transactional processes through financial statement preparation. She holds a BSA degree.
“I believe in meeting clients’ needs by supporting business owners, helping with the interpretation of accounting reports, and by facilitating staff training to improve knowledge and skills.”
DANA HIPPENSTEEL
Accountant
Independent Consultant
Dana is highly skilled in all areas of accounting. She has expertise in Quick Books and experience in various other accounting software.
Her accounting proficiency includes new business set-up, managing all monthly accounting tasks, quarterly reporting, year-end closing and facilitating information between client/CPA and outside entities. One of her specialties is managing credit card processing and making sure clients are getting the best services for their dollar. She enjoys training clients’ financial staff, directing general accounting employees and assisting with hiring.
Dana received her Business degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Throughout her business career, she has been employed in various capacities, including Controller, Director of Accounting, and Manager of Accounting for medium size businesses to large corporations.
Dana has been working with Gohl & Associates clients since 2008.
“Each business has its own unique challenges, so I collaborate closely with the owner and their staff to bring those challenges to light and provide solutions through my extensive experience.”
LAURA WIESE
Accountant
Independent Consultant
Laura has extensive accounting and operations experience with various industries, including construction, social media, technology, manufacturing, distributor and retail. She is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor for QB Desktop and Online software and has 20 years of QuickBooks experience including setup, POS, customization, training, and on-going support.
Laura’s core skills include internal control systems; accounting assessment, reconciliation, and cleanup, as needed; other core skills include cash flow forecasting, cost and job-cost analysis; accounts receivable optimization, budgeting, payroll, HR/Benefit administration, Sales Tax Reporting compliance with outside third-party requirements and project management.
Prior to engaging with Gohl & Associates, Laura obtained a Business Degree from Sacramento State University with a concentration in accounting. She has worked with many startups through major growth periods as an Accounting Manager and Business Controller.
“I love the challenge and energy associated with business startups, regardless of the size of the company.”