Firm

OUR FIRM
Pictured from left to right - Don Goettemoeller, CPA, Dave Fortney, CPA, Dale Schwieterman, CPA, and Dave Monnier, CPA

The accounting firm was founded in November 1947 by Mark Beckman and Otto Hilt. In November 1953, Charles McCrate joined the firm. During the 1960s John DeLaet became a partner in the firm. The firm's name of McCrate, DeLaet and Co. was established after the death of Hilt in July, 1966. The firm has grown steadily over the years and currently has 24 employees.

We are located in the Courtview Center Building in Sidney. We also have office space available for use by appointment in Versailles and Cassella. The office in Versailles is located in the Phelan Insurance Agency building. The office in Cassella is located in the Marion Mutual Professional Building.

On November 1, 2006 we merged with Richard T. Martin, CPA. This merger brings together two firms with over 94 years of combined experience as public accountants.

We have specialists in taxation (corporate and individual), computer services, accounting, auditing, business advisory services, and have experience in various industries including, but not limited to agri-business, farming, construction, retail, trucking, nonprofits and various types of manufacturing. We strive to meet the needs of our clients' companies and their families while understanding the challenges of their industry.

Using our technical and industry expertise, we consult with our clients on retirement, transition, and estate planning matters. We also assist clients with transactions involving the purchase or sale of a business or real estate.

McCrate, DeLaet & Co. has 12 CPAs including the partners of the firm, Dale Schwieterman, CPA, Dave Monnier, CPA, Don Goettemoeller, CPA, and Dave Fortney, CPA. Other professionals on staff are: Richard T. Martin, CPA, EA, Gloria M. Miller, CPA, Richard J. Rihm, Jr., CPA, Diane L. Jutte, CPA, Rebecca L. Beaver, CPA, Jane K. Gariety, CPA, Barbara Shively, EA, Deborah K. Olson, CPA, Sarah Stammen, CPA, Michael G. Marshall, EA, and Kathy Marquardt, CPA.

So now that you know us a little better, maybe you'll feel more comfortable giving us a call so we can sit down and discuss how our services and experience can provide solutions for you.