Robert Decker

Principal
Wichita, KS
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How I help . . .

In two recent instances, taxpayers discovered that their previous advisors had missed critical and potentially costly tax election deadlines. Unfortunately, the standard safe-harbor deadlines under which the IRS could extend those deadlines had passed. We therefore filed requests for Private Letter Rulings with the IRS to get extensions to file these elections. After discussing the issues with the IRS Associate Chief Counsel and filing the appropriate requests with the IRS, the IRS issued Private Letter Rulings granting extensions of time to file the missed elections.

MEET BOB
“My wife, Betty, and I have been married since 1974. We have two children and three grandchildren and are members of Central Christian Church of Wichita. My hobbies include playing disc golf and billiard pool, camping, hiking and reading.”

Q&A with Bob

What does above + beyond mean to you?
This means that we strive to be the best firm in our profession, and we dig deep to find the best solutions for our clients.
What does being a strategic ally mean to you?
A strategic ally is an advisor who gets to know you well in order to anticipate your needs.
What makes you unique?
Something that makes me unique is my past service as a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) board member. I have served more consecutive time on the board than any other member in history. During my period of service, the PDGA and disc golf as a whole grew from a small entity and only vaguely known sport to a strong and growing international entity and well-known international sport.
What type of sports are you good at?
I am an Advanced League billiards (8 ball) player, and I am an Advanced Senior Grandmaster disc golfer.
What is your family like and what are some things you like to do together?
I’ve been married to my wonderful wife for almost 50 years, and we have 2 kids, 3 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren together. My wife and I own a time share, and we love traveling with the grandchildren whenever we get the chance.

Life Outside the Office


Hobbies & Interests

  • Playing disc golf and billiard pool
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Reading

Frequented Websites

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

Little Known Facts

  • I come from a very diverse family.

My Professional History


Memberships

  • KSCPA
  • AICPA
  • City of Wichita Police & Fire Retirement System Board
  • City of Wichita Retirement System Joint Investment Committee
  • Kansas Disc Sports Scholarship Fund, treasurer
  • Wichita Symphony Orchestra Investment Review Committee
  • Kansas Flying Disc Association Hall of Fame (Class of 2024)

Education

  • Wichita State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Work Highlights

  • Job prior to working at Adams Brown: partner at Hiebert & Decker
  • Year joined Adams Brown: 2016
  • Year entered accounting: 1976

Designations

  • CPA

Honors & Awards

  • Eagle Scout