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Jason J. Loven

CPA, CCIFP | Licensed in Minnesota
Associated with John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP

Services Offered

Construction Accounting & Job Costing
Work-in-progress reports, job cost schedules, construction budgeting, accounting for retentions, and indirect... Read more
Audit, Review & Compilation Services
Independent audits, reviews, and compilations for businesses, ESOPs, and nonprofits — GAAP conformity, risk as... Read more
Individual Tax Preparation & Planning
Individual tax preparation and proactive planning, deduction and credit optimization, residency issues, multi-... Read more
Small Business Tax & Consulting
Tax preparation, planning, and hands-on business consulting for small and mid-sized companies — the financial... Read more
Financial Statement Preparation
Monthly, quarterly, and annual income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports prepared to the standa... 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
Audit, Review & Compilation Services
JAK's assurance department delivers every level of attestation: audits providing the highest level of assuranc... Read more
Business Tax Planning & Compliance
JAK provides business tax solutions for all entity types: preparation, compliance and proactive planning, busi... Read more
Individual Tax Planning & Preparation
JAK's individual tax practice covers preparation, proactive planning, IRS and state controversy representation... Read more

Client Types Served

Construction Contractors and Subcontractors
Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners
Individuals

Industry Expertise

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

Languages Spoken

English

About Jason J. Loven

Ever since he started his career at John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP in 1995, Jason has been inspired by the opportunity to do good work for his clients — helping a business improve its financial statements, obtain financing, or save tax dollars. He became partner in 2007 and has served as Managing Partner since 2019, with two prior years of private accounting experience before joining the firm.

Jason has a strong background in construction accounting: as a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), he walks contractors through job costing, overhead costs, and the financial reporting the industry demands. He lives for helping business owners get a better grasp on the financial side of things — understanding the finances is a key to running a successful business.

Areas of expertise:
• Attestation services with construction accounting expertise
• Individual income tax
• Small business tax and consulting

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting
St. Cloud State University, 1992
Associate of Arts
Mesabi Community College, 1987

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minnesota Board of Accountancy
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals

Professional Memberships

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
Member
Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
Member

Honors & Recognition

Construction Conference Committee Member
Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)

Availability

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Attestation services with deep construction accounting expertise, individual income tax, and small business tax and consulting. As a CCIFP, he is one of the firm's construction accounting anchors — job costing, overhead analysis, and financial statements that support bonding and financing.
The Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional is the only industry-recognized certification for financial professionals specializing in construction. Jason earned it in 2012, and it means contractors get an advisor fluent in WIP schedules, retentions, and surety expectations from day one.
Jason is the Managing Partner. He joined John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP in 1995, became a partner in 2007, and has led the firm since 2019.
Call 651-379-5721 or email [email protected]. The main office is at 1781 Prior Avenue North, Falcon Heights, MN 55113.

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