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Dawn Johanknecht, CPA

Dependability, accuracy, new ideas and problem solving with integrity.

We work as a fractional CFO and advisor to companies and their owners. Prior to that, we were seasoned partners in a national public accounting firm with a track record of dependability, accuracy, new ideas, problem solving, and a reputation for integrity."

Our specialties include accounting, corporate and individual tax advice, business operations advisory consulting, revenue cycle management, merger and acquisition of independent medical and dental practices, setting up DSOs and sub-DSOs, and management service organizations.

We have over 27 years of experience serving independent physician groups, clinics, multi-location dental practices, DSOs, and veterinary hospitals.

These services often include reformatting and cleaning up financial statements to conform to industry standards, structuring physician and dentist compensation plans, KPI financial reporting and benchmarking for dentists and physicians, optimizing the revenue cycle, general financial advice, as well as ongoing daily management of business issues that clients face.

We take a holistic approach when reviewing a business, considering all aspects of their financials and identifying areas for improvement using key predictive indicators. We work with leadership to create and implement a plan to accomplish their goals.

We also worked as an Executive Director of a non-profit and speak on entrepreneurship and the 6 key components of a successful business.

🎤︎ I was invited to share my journey and my take on what it really takes to grow a business in the healthcare space. In this interview, I opened up about the lessons, the wins, and the numbers that matter most. If you want the inside story.

I work as a fractional CFO and advisor to companies and their owners. Prior to that, I was a seasoned partners in a national public accounting firm with a track record of dependability, accuracy, new ideas, problem solving, and a reputation for integrity."

Our specialties include accounting, corporate and individual tax advice, business operations advisory consulting, revenue cycle management, merger and acquisition of independent medical and dental practices, setting up DSOs and sub-DSOs, and management service organizations.

I have over 27 years of experience serving independent physician groups, clinics, multi-location dental practices, DSOs, and veterinary hospitals.

These services often include reformatting and cleaning up financial statements to conform to industry standards, structuring physician and dentist compensation plans, KPI financial reporting and benchmarking for dentists and physicians, optimizing the revenue cycle, general financial advice, as well as ongoing daily management of business issues that clients face.

I take a holistic approach when reviewing a business, considering all aspects of their financials and identifying areas for improvement using key predictive indicators. I work with leadership to create and implement a plan to accomplish their goals.

I also worked as an Executive Director of a non-profit and speak on entrepreneurship and the 6 key components of a successful business.

🎤︎ I was invited to share my journey and my take on what it really takes to grow a business in the healthcare space. In this interview, I opened up about the lessons, the wins, and the numbers that matter most. If you want the inside story.

  • Advising health care management, physicians, and dentists on operational issues related to revenue cycle
  • Analyzing physician productivity and physician compensation
  • Analyzing dental and hygienist productivity and increasing profitability in a dental practice
  • Facilitating physician and dental practices through the merger and acquisition process
  • Corporate and individual tax preparation and tax planning to minimize tax and maximize available credits
  • Analyzing financial statements and KPI benchmarks
  • Cleaning up and setting up financials for DSO’s and MSO’s in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop
  • Podcast & webinar speaking
  • Positive & upbeat leadership style
  • I have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. I'm a member of the AICPA, WICPA, and past member of RBMA, and MGMA.
  • I have served as Executive Director, volunteer board member, and volunteer dog trainer at Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs, Inc. (WAGS).
  • I have served as Treasurer and Board Member of Partnership Community Health Center since 2012.

After years of struggling to find female role models with children in my profession, I turned to personal development experts, books, and coaching for help. My passion is to help other women navigate the stages of their lives, offer support and options, and to mentor women who wish to juggle family and career.

Outside of work my interests, hobbies include health and wellness, water sports, downhill skiing, building homes, real estate, dog training, volleyball, traveling with my family, mindset training, and personal development.

I’m here to help your business thrive

  • Advising health care management, physicians, and dentists on operational issues related to revenue cycle

  • Analyzing physician productivity and physician compensation

  • Analyzing dental and hygienist productivity and increasing profitability in a dental practice

  • Facilitating physician and dental practices through the merger and acquisition process

  • Corporate and individual tax preparation and tax planning to minimize tax and maximize available credits

  • Analyzing financial statements and KPI benchmarks

  • Cleaning up and setting up financials for DSO’s and MSO’s in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop

  • Podcast & webinar speaking

  • Positive & upbeat leadership style

I’m here to help your business thrive

  • I have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. I’m a member of the AICPA, WICPA, and past member of RBMA, and MGMA.

  • I have served as Executive Director, volunteer board member, and volunteer dog trainer at Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs, Inc. (WAGS).

The Personal Side

After years of struggling to find female role models with children in my profession, I turned to personal development experts, books, and coaching for help. My passion is to help other women navigate the stages of their lives, offer support and options, and to mentor women who wish to juggle family and career.

Outside of work my interests, hobbies include health and wellness, water sports, downhill skiing, building homes, real estate, dog training, volleyball, traveling with my family, mindset training, and personal development.

Interview

Mommy Dentists in Business interviewed me about my specialization in providing accounting and consulting services for medical clinics, physician and dental groups, and other healthcare organizations.

Get your business on track today

Get your business on track today

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