Professional Profile
President, CPA, MBA, MSA
David Dennison formed Dennison CPA, PC in 2010 which is a Church CPA practice that exclusively serves Christian ministries by providing audit and accounting services. Prior to forming Dennison CPA, PC; David served as the president of a church finance company that assisted ministries with their borrowing needs and personally originated over $225 million of church mortgage loans throughout the United States. This experience provided him a unique viewpoint of the financial “inner workings” of the local church and how to help church leaders improve the operations of their ministry through professional consultation.
David received his Bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Colorado and subsequently earned his Master of Business Administration in Marketing & Management from the same school. Additionally; he earned a Master of Science in Accounting from Colorado Technical University prior to earning his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. In 2014; Mr. Dennison earned an executive certificate from Harvard University – Kennedy School of Government in Not-For-Profit Stewardship. He currently holds a CPA license in Minnesota, Colorado and Virginia which allows him to perform audit and accounting services for ministries throughout the entire United States of America (except Hawaii).
He was raised in the church and his father was a pastor, church planter, Army Chaplain and seminary professor; so he has a unique understanding and heart for the local church.
Professional Associations:
- Minnesota CPA License # 28784
- Colorado CPA License # 0030654
- Virginia CPA License # 41854
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (member number: 7453287)
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Director of Bookkeeping, CPA, NPO Auditor
Shaina Phillips has over 10 years of bookkeeping experience. She has worked and been on staff with multiple churches and parachurch ministries. She has an Associate’s degree in accounting from Central Lakes College and received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bemidji State University.
Professional Associations:
- Minnesota CPA License # 31394
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Director of Payroll, CPA, NPO Auditor
Kim Rhonemus has worked in public accounting and private business, with experience in payroll, non-profits, compilations and internal audits. She has also served as Treasurer for over 15 years for her local church. She has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from St Cloud State University and is finishing the requirements to obtain her CPA license.
Professional Associations:
- Minnesota CPA License # 32355
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Audit Accountant
Maria Zimmerman had the pleasure of working as financial administrator at her home church for 20 years before receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Rasmussen College. She has worked in public accounting and private businesses, gaining experience in finance management, accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping. She is certified in QuickBooks Desktop and has completed QuickBooks Online courses. Maria has two grown children and loves teaching women’s small groups at her local church.
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Audit Accountant
Melissa was the treasurer and church administrator for 6 years with a medium sized church before joining Dennison CPA. Her accounting career began in 1988 with the forming of her own business with clients from all types of industries. Since then she has served as a church accountant for several years specializing in mid-sized churches and ministries. She and her husband have 2 grown children.
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Audit Accountant
Jackson Hultgren graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Accounting. He has 2 years of audit experience in government accounting, and he is currently pursuing his CPA. Jackson and his wife are active members in their local church and love to serve in youth and children’s ministry.