Michelle Ihlefeldt, EA

“Walking alongside clients to better understand their financial position and support sound business decisions.”

Michelle Ihlefeldt, EA, is the Accounting Services Manager at WCG, where she leads a team dedicated to helping clients gain clarity into their financial health. With over a decade of professional experience, Michelle focuses on providing insights that support thoughtful planning rather than simply reporting numbers. 

Professional Background & Expertise

At WCG, Michelle manages the accounting department, working with her team to compile financial statements and deliver reporting that supports both planning and tax preparation. She emphasizes that strong accounting is more than number-crunching—it provides business owners with the visibility needed to identify growth opportunities and recognize when a strategic shift may be necessary. 

Michelle brings a practical, advisory-oriented perspective to her work, helping clients understand where they stand financially so they can make informed decisions. Her leadership supports a service model built on clarity, collaboration, and forward-looking insight. 

Education & Credentials

Michelle took a nontraditional path into accounting, first working with animals and later in the medical field before returning to school to formalize the work she was already performing. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and later obtained her Enrolled Agent license. 

She is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, a Xero Certified Professional, and a notary for the State of Colorado. As an Enrolled Agent, Michelle completes ongoing continuing education to maintain her licensure and stay current within the profession. 

Professional Values

• Ethics as the foundation of the profession
• Sound financial planning aligned with tax strategy
• Client financial literacy
• Guidance tailored to individual goals 

Life Beyond the Office

Michelle grew up outside Denver before the area became the bustling city it is today. A self-described middle child, she learned early how to balance independence with responsibility and still carries that grounded perspective. A longtime Broncos fan, she fondly remembers attending games with her family and cheering from their longtime seats. 

Her life today is full and energetic, centered around her five children along with a lively black lab and a small but commanding cat. Outside of work, she spends significant time at her church community, enjoys long walks through one of the country’s largest urban parks, reads primarily nonfiction, gardens, bakes bread, and appreciates a classic romantic film. 

A Natural Investigator

Michelle has always enjoyed auditing because it allows her to approach financial work with a problem-solving mindset—piecing together details much like a detective. That curiosity continues to shape the thoughtful, analytical approach she brings to both her team and the clients she supports.