Tonya Raths earned her Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. An Enrolled Agent is a federally licensed tax practitioner who has proven technical expertise in the field of taxation. Only EAs, attorneys, and certified public accountants (CPAs) may represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals.

Tonya Raths joined CDS in 2000 as Staff Accountant. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 2004, Tonya was promoted to Senior Accountant. Her focus areas include tax planning and preparation, QuickBooks, payroll, bookkeeping, and preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements. Tonya is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and works on-site with many of our QuickBooks clients. Tonya is a member of our CDS Tax committee.

Tonya is the Treasurer for Morris Area Gymnastics Association. Tonya served on the Board of Directors for Willmar Fests, Inc. as Treasurer and Parade Chair, Treasurer for Humane Society of Kandiyohi County, and as the Treasurer for Stevens Community Humane Society. She is a past member of the Morris Prairie Pioneer Days Planning Committee. She is a 2008 graduate of the Willmar Lakes Area Leadership Perspective program and a 2010 graduate of the Leadership Stevens County program.