Katie Helle

CPA

Katie Helle has been in public accounting since 2009, with experience in individual and small business taxation, specializing in payroll and sales tax reporting and compliance and QuickBooks accounting software. Her prior work experiences primarily focus on financial accounting in the automotive, banking, and property management industries.

Katie is an Arizona native, and currently resides in Chandler, Arizona. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a B.S. degree in Business and Accounting and a 2011 graduate with a Masters in Accountancy. She is a licensed CPA in Arizona and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Society of CPAs.

Outside of the office, Katie has an active role in community outreach. She is on the Board of Directors for a local animal rescue. Katie is married and has a young daughter. In her free time, she enjoys time with her family, fitness and can be found with power tools in her hand for her many craft projects.

Fun Facts:

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

I would absolutely rid the world of teen bullying. As a step-mother to a teenage son, it’s sad to see what the youth of today go through. We need more love and less hate in our world.

What is the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still talk about to this day?

I grew up in a small town and when I was either in third or fourth grade, I was at a neighbor’s house playing in their backyard. We got called in to eat dinner and I was quickly loading and shooting my neighbors bow and arrow. Not paying attention to the arrow and my aim, I shot the splintered arrow directly into my hand. Well it certainly wasn’t funny at the time of occurrence, but we all look back and laugh about it now. My consolation prize was a strawberry shake from McDonalds.

What is one thing very few people know about you?

I can play the piano. Although I haven’t played in many years, it’s like riding a bike. You pick back up where you left off.

If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?

I would become an expert in woodworking. I love creating and crafting projects, but woodworking scares me. I follow Shanty to Chic and seem to think I can handle making one of their projects, but once I start the process, I quickly realize I need my husband’s help. I know he would appreciate my instant knowledge on woodworking so I wouldn’t constantly ask for his help.