Andrew F. Knutson

Q: How do I contact him?

Call 651-379-5724 or email aknutson@jakcpa.com.

Services Offered

Business Succession Planning

Exit strategy design across every path — family transition, key-employee buyout, outside sale, or ESOP — with... Read more

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Stock sale versus asset sale analysis, transaction tax and structure consulting, purchase price allocations, a... Read more

Corporate Tax Preparation & Planning

C corporation and S corporation tax preparation, compliance, and proactive planning — entity selection and res... Read more

Estate & Gift Tax Planning

Estate and gift tax planning that maximizes exemptions and transfers assets tax-efficiently — lifetime gifting... Read more

Retirement Plan & Employee Benefit Plan Services

Employee benefit plan reporting and compliance, 401(k) plan change adoption guidance, and retirement plan cons... Read more

Real Estate Tax & Accounting

Development-stage accounting, cost segregation, depreciation strategy, 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zone analys... Read more

Specialties

Construction Accounting & CCIFP-Led Assurance

Construction is the industry John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP is best known for, with more than 100 years serving g... Read more

Business Succession & Exit Planning

Having navigated its own leadership transitions across 100 years and four generations, JAK understands success... Read more

Business Tax Planning & Compliance

JAK provides business tax solutions for all entity types: preparation, compliance and proactive planning, busi... Read more

Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Advisory

Whether a client is buying a company, merging, or preparing to sell, JAK advises on transaction structure and... Read more

Client Types Served

Family-Owned and Multigenerational Businesses

Construction Contractors and Subcontractors

Manufacturers

Retail and Wholesale Businesses

Industry Expertise

Construction

For more than 100 years JAK has helped general contractors, subcontractors, and construction-related businesse... Read more

Real Estate

JAK helps real estate professionals, investors, building owners, and commercial and residential developers nav... Read more

Retail

JAK works with brick-and-mortar and online retailers in the pharmaceutical, building supply, grocery, liquor,... Read more

Manufacturing

JAK's manufacturing clients range from structural steel manufacturing and assembly to steel coating, printing... Read more

Languages Spoken

English

About Andrew F. Knutson

Andy is a fourth-generation CPA. He wasn't pressured to be an accountant — he's pretty sure it's just part of his genetic code. When he chose the path, there was only one firm he wanted: he joined John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP in 2003 right out of college, having worked there part-time and seasonally since 1997, and became Partner in 2015 — representing the fourth generation of Knutson leadership.

Andy helps clients across several industries solve problems and seize opportunities — from revamping a contractor's inefficient accounting system to outlining a retailer's succession plan. No two days are alike, and he's honored to be the first person a client calls, even if they simply need a sounding board.

Leadership & recognition:
• Panelist, ACG MN Boldest Transition of the Year — "Strategic Insights from the Sale of a Family of Companies" (2026)
• Former member, MNCPA Leadership Cabinet
• Former board member, Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA)

Areas of expertise:
• Construction
• Corporate tax
• Estate planning
• Manufacturing
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Real estate professionals
• Retail
• Retirement plans
• Succession planning

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business/Accounting

University of Minnesota, 2003

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Minnesota Board of Accountancy

Professional Memberships

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)

Member

Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA)

Member, Former Board Member

Minnesota Surety Association

Member

Honors & Recognition

Panelist, Boldest Transition of the Year — "Strategic Insights from the Sale of a Family of Companies"

Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota (ACG MN)

Former Leadership Cabinet Member

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)

Availability

Available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Please contact for appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Andy Knutson specialize in?

Corporate tax, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, estate planning, and retirement plans for clients in construction, manufacturing, retail, and real estate.

Is he related to the firm's founder?

Yes — Andy is a fourth-generation CPA and represents the fourth generation of Knutson leadership at the firm founded by A.J. Knutson in 1925. He became partner in 2015.

Can he help me sell or transition my business?

Yes. Succession planning and M&A are core to his practice — he has been a featured ACG MN panelist on the sale of a family of companies and helps owners structure transitions to family, employees, or outside buyers.

How do I contact him?

Call 651-379-5724 or email [email protected].