Brenner, Averett & Co., P.C. has had it's roots in Sidney since 1949 when Hu Williamson opened his door as the areas first CPA. Although the faces have changed, our commitment to our customers and the community stays the same. We are dedicated to fast, accurate accounting services without forgetting the personal one-on-one contact we and our customers enjoy. Originally located in a small back office of one of the local attorneys, the housing of the firm has changed over the years. Currently located downtown on the city's main avenue, we offer easy access with plenty of room. Bill Brenner, CPA, Owner Bill joined the office crew in 1979. After putting in his time, he and Terry purchased the firm in 1992. Bill is a member of all the usual accounting societies but feels listing them would just put you to sleep. He is active in the community as son's coach, part-time league golfer and board member. Bill is supported at home by his wife, Joanne, and son, Matthew. Joanne's diligent care of yard and home allows them to ramble most weekends. That's not to say he won't have to clean up the mess of a torn down wall some night when he gets home. Joanne's construction background made her the perfect general contractor for our present home. We are often asked about the beautiful wall decorations located throughout the office. Those, too, came from Bill's wife. Bill's time at the office is spent networking with clients, tax and estate planning, auditing and assisting personnel with their jobs. His personal time is spent with the family, camping, hunting and fishing. Terry Averett, CPA, Owner Terry started out his CPA career in Sidney in 1979. When the firm split into two, he stayed with the other guys. He spent three years running their branch office in Watford City. When offered the opportunity to rejoin our firm five years after the split he hurried home to Sidney. Terry and Bill bought the firm of Hu Williamson, P.C. in 1992. As well as the normal accounting societies, Terry is a member of a few local community clubs, serving as board member on some. Although now retired, he was a member of the EMT crew for many years. Terry's wife, Susana and children, Barbara and Joseph, keep him busy with any time he hasn't already filled with construction projects, fishing/camping/hunting trips and golf games. Terry's extended family is well known in the community and Bob, his dad, helped with the office construction in 1992. Terry's clients can always be assured of personal service. He's often to be found at the office early (before the birds are awake) and enjoys the new toy on his desk. He's really jumping into the computer generation! His specialties include auditing, tax and accounting. But he'd rather be golfing or fishing. Marsha Cayko, CPA Marsha started with the firm in November, 2008.  Her CPA career began at BDO Seidman in Spokane in 1997.  She spent a year and a half with BDO, and then moved on to Magnuson, McHugh & Co. in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho specializing in defined contribution retirement plans.  She has spent the last twenty years in the Coeur C'Alene area. Throughout her time in Coeur d'Alene, she was actively involved in the community and served on several non-profit boards. Having grown up in Fairview, it was only natural for her to move back home with her 10 year old daughter, Alex.  She looks forward to meeting all of the firm's clients and becoming involved in the community. Beatrice (Beaty) Fuhrmann, Office Supervisor Beaty joined the firm in 1971 as receptionist. In 1973, when employee turnover required a new tax prep individual, she started doing tax returns at night. This gave her the background she needed to step into the shoes of the office supervisor when turnover again gave her the opportunity. Hence, she's been "the boss" since the age of 22. Having started young, there isn't many tasks through the years that she hasn't tackled. She can do your tax return, find a file, fix the computer, do your payroll, reconcile your bank account, balance your books or search the net for an elusive tax law. Beaty embraced the computer age as it evolved, so has enjoyed the wonderful new challenge of computer consulting and setting up the in-house computer system. Training office personnel is another task she handles, but it's not one she has to tackle often. Turnover is low. When she's not working you can usually find her reading or sitting in front of her computer. Wife, mother, daughter and grandmother are a few of the other titles that fit. Tanya Bjork, Receptionist Tanya joined the firm during the busy 2008 tax season.  With some previous knowledge of working in an accounting office she was able to adapt quickly and carry us through our busy season.  Tanya is very eager to assist the clients with all their needs.  If she doesn't have an answer, she will be happy to find one for you. Tanya has three wonderful children, Bryan, Ashley, and Makenzie that keep her hopping with their many activities.  She volunteers much of her free time to the Richland Youth Hockey Program as all three of her children play hockey. When they are not attending sporting events they enjoy the great outdoors with camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Jodi Wentz, Payroll Clerk Jodi joined our staff in September of 2008 and has taken on the responsibilities of payroll clerk.  She is currently enrolled in on-line classes that will strengthen her knowledge of business and accounting.  She has also found her background in agriculture and finance to be helpful in her current position.  Jodi was born and raised in Sidney and the surrounding communities of Fairview and Lambert, so she may be a familiar face to many of you. Although work and school take up a great deal of time, there is always time for family.  She is the mother of three children and grandmother to one and spends any spare time she has enjoying their company.  Jodi's hobbies include playing the piano, fishing Lake Sacajawea, reading an occasional Danielle Steel novel and watching her kids play sports. Jodi looks forward to meeting our many clients and becoming familiar, as she plans to be a permanent fixture at Brenner, Averett & Co., P.C. Part-time Personnel Marilyn Partin, who started in 1991, comes in weekly to handle the client's accounts receivable program. We generally rope her into running errands and popping in on heavy traffic days to help us out. She'd rather be outside in the sun.