Maria Ryan

Q: How do I contact her?

Call 651-379-5747 or email mryan@jakcpa.com.

Services Offered

Audit, Review & Compilation Services

Independent audits, reviews, and compilations for businesses, ESOPs, and nonprofits — GAAP conformity, risk as... Read more

Corporate Tax Preparation & Planning

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

Partnership Tax Services

Partnership and LLC return preparation and planning — allocations, basis tracking, buy-ins and buy-outs, and t... Read more

Individual Tax Preparation & Planning

Individual tax preparation and proactive planning, deduction and credit optimization, residency issues, multi-... Read more

Specialties

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

Client Types Served

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

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

Employee-Owned Companies (ESOPs)

JAK serves companies at every stage of employee ownership — from owners exploring whether an ESOP is right for... Read more

Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesalers and distributors juggle seasonal demand, commodity pricing, and thin margins across a lot of movin... Read more

Professional Services

JAK works with business owners and professional services providers — lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, and oth... Read more

Restaurants & Hospitality

Restaurant owners are pulled in more directions than almost any other retail operator — IT, HR, purchasing, an... Read more

Nonprofit Organizations

JAK's assurance team serves nonprofit organizations with the audits, reviews, and compilations that boards, gr... Read more

Languages Spoken

English

About Maria Ryan

Accounting has always come naturally to Maria, who was captivated even in high school by how these concepts come to life in the real world. As a Manager at John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP, she brings deep expertise in accounting and audit principles to every client interaction, helping business owners confidently navigate complex financial landscapes across assurance services and corporate, individual, and partnership tax.

Maria thrives on teaching accounting concepts to her clients and takes immense pride in seeing them master even the most complicated topics. She has a talent for transforming complex accounting and tax matters into clear, actionable guidance — empowering owners to make smart, informed decisions with a positive, approachable attitude, even in the busiest tax seasons.

Areas of expertise:
• Assurance services (audit, review, compilation & other)
• Corporate tax
• Individual tax
• Partnership tax

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting (minor in Spanish)

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2019

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Minnesota Board of Accountancy

Professional Memberships

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)

Member

Availability

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Maria Ryan specialize in?

Assurance services and corporate, individual, and partnership tax — known for teaching clients accounting concepts and turning complex matters into clear, actionable guidance.

How do I contact her?

Call 651-379-5747 or email [email protected].