Fearn and Heslinga Represent SVA at WHEDA Conference

SVA recently attended the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Conference, which included Chris Fearn as a panelist and Lynn Heslinga as a moderator.

SVA sponsored the session “Leveraging Other Credits with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). With Lynn as moderator and Chris as a panelist, attendees learned how to effectively leverage state LIHTC, historic, and energy credits to help fill financing gaps. Chris also joined the panel on the topic “Tax Credit Equity Outlook,” which discussed the HTC equity market and the outlook for projects in 2025.

Chris is a Principal with SVA Certified Public Accountants with expertise in the real estate and nonprofit industries. In his role, he manages and performs audits for owners of affordable multifamily housing projects receiving Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. He also manages and performs audits for owners of projects involving other federal government agencies, including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Rural Development.

Lynn is a Principal with SVA Certified Public Accountants with focused expertise in nonprofit and real estate industries. In her role, she oversees and performs audits for owners of affordable multifamily housing units receiving Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Lynn also provides traditional audit, accounting, and tax services for nonprofits as well as advising nonprofit organizations on board governance, public charity status and public support test, internal control matters, and unrelated business income.

About SVA Certified Public Accountants

Since 1974, SVA has proudly served family-owned and closely-held companies. As we celebrate over 50 years in business, our commitment to remaining an independent CPA firm and investing in our future growth is stronger than ever. Our culture of innovation and agility drives us to fulfill our core mission: Serve People Better.

Our team brings deep expertise in business consulting, tax, accounting, and audit across a wide range of industries. We are dedicated to aligning with each business's strategic vision and supporting the personal financial goals of its owners. This commitment to excellence has earned SVA consistent recognition as one of the nation's Top 200 Accounting Firms and a place on Forbes' list of America’s Best Accounting Firms in 2021 and 2022.