Although I am a CPA, I felt that having an outside accountant as an advisor would be a real benefit to our company and that has proven to be true. 

WD&W provides high-quality services tailored to each client's individual needs.  They are big enough to provide all the services we need, but still have that personal touch.

STEVE PERSONS, Creative Benefit Strategies, Inc.

Dale T. Hernlund

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

Dale received his training at Santa Barbara City College and National University.  Before joining WDW in 1993, Dale was a staff accountant  in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the entertainment industry.

SPECIALTY AREAS

Dale is a paraprofessional who helps clients in food service, real estate, sales, manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors.  His extensive knowledge of accounting software programs, experience with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing enables him to easily relate to the concerns of his diverse client group.

Dale also aids clients in the Cleveland area as a business consultant, assist with financial statements, bookkeeping functions, and in the preparation of business and personal income tax returns.

BEHIND THE CREDENTIALS

Who was the most influential person in your life/career?  My  grandmother.

What is the best book you’ve ever read?  The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell.

What was your favorite class in college?  Philosophy.

Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken?  Camping in the Sierra Nevada.

How do you spend April 16th?  party, party, party...

How do you unwind?  Biking.

What’s your claim to fame?  I got shot and lived! 

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you?  A case of rum.

What one thing would most people find surprising about you?  I remodeled the bathroom. 

If you could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, whom would it be?  John Walsh.

What would you like to learn?  Sculpting.

Favorite music group?  Texas Hippie Coalition.

Have you ever played a musical instrument?  Guitar.