Melody Burchcpa

Melody Burch is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in preparing complex tax returns for various entities, including multi-tiered partnerships, S-corporations, fiduciaries, and individuals. Her diverse career started with her role at an international, family-owned manufacturing company. There, she specialized in S-corporation and partnership income tax preparation, with responsibilities spanning intangibles and goodwill, fixed assets, and state and local taxes. She also led the successful implementation and maintenance of a paperless tax department.

After the birth of her fourth child, Melody transitioned to focus on her family by starting her own accounting practice, where she served individual clients and small businesses. As her children grew more independent, she returned to the workforce, joining another multi-generational family business in the real estate industry. She has pursued further education in taxation, completing part of a master’s degree in taxation, with plans to finish the degree in the future. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children on their small “farmette” in Wisconsin.

EXPERTISE: Partnership, Flow-Through and Family Office Taxation

• Favorite thing about Prosperity Partners: The culture and my colleagues! The firm is inviting, positive and fun! I also love the extensive use of technology. This allows us to be efficient in everything we do.
• Desert island book: Tao Te Ching
• Favorite vacation you’ve taken: Ajijic, Mexico for a month-long yoga teacher training. This was the most relaxing trip I’ve ever taken. Spelunking at Devil’s Den in Arkansas was the most exciting. And Zion National Park in Utah was the most beautiful. Fun fact – I’ve been to 48 states.
• What is your side gig/passion project/hobby: I am passionate about planning and organization. I have been known to organize loved ones’ fridges, pantries and furniture. I also love a good puzzle in any format (1000 pieces, word fill-ins, escape rooms, etc.).
• Favorite movie quote: Not a movie; but my 3 favorite quotes are: “It’s all a matter of perspective. Embrace what is. Just be.”
• What is your go-to karaoke song: Bohemian Rhapsody
• I have an irrational fear of: Spiders
• What would your last meal be: Pizza (shhh – it would be New York style)
• Favorite workout or sport to play: Any volley sport (volleyball, pickleball, ping pong, badminton, racquetball)