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Showing 1 to 10 of 34 CPAs in Alexandria, Minnesota
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Wendy L. Haburn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, Wendy L. Haburn is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. W...
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Edward J. Desautels
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, Edward J. Desautels has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His practice specializes in general ac...
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Dennis L. Schmidt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Dennis L. Schmidt is a certified public accountant based in Alexandria, Minnesota. He has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounti...
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Stephanie S. Hegstad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, Stephanie S. Hegstad has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized business...
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Vicki L. Schoening
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Vicki L. Schoening is a certified public accountant with over 14 years of experience in public accounting. Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, she special...
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David G. Bjelland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, David G. Bjelland provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures s...
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Patricia L. Peterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, Patricia L. Peterson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in providing b...
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Nicholas A. Paulsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Nicholas A. Paulsen is a certified public accountant based in Alexandria, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing com...
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Christopher J. Bartosiewski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, Christopher J. Bartosiewski offers expert accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs and startups....
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Ralph E. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Ralph E. Martin is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Alexandria, Minnesota, with over 25 years of experience in providing accounting servic...

Minnesota's robust CPA market serves a diverse economy with numerous Fortune 500 headquarters and strong financial services sector. The Minnesota State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 8 hours of ethics and minimum technical hour requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Minnesota has graduated individual income tax up to 9.85% (among the highest in the nation) and a flat 9.8% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle complex state tax compliance, sales tax, and estate tax (Minnesota is one of few states with its own). The high tax rates create strong demand for tax planning and residency strategies, particularly for snowbirds. Cross-border issues with Wisconsin and North Dakota are common for businesses and individuals.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and medical devices, financial services and insurance, food processing and agriculture, retail headquarters, technology, manufacturing, and professional services are primary focus areas. Minneapolis-St. Paul CPAs often serve Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, while Greater Minnesota focuses on agriculture, healthcare, and regional businesses.

For CPA Professionals: The Minnesota Society of CPAs provides excellent resources and networking. The Twin Cities dominate the market with sophisticated corporate and high-net-worth client base, creating strong competition but abundant opportunities. Rochester (Mayo Clinic), Duluth, St. Cloud, and Mankato offer secondary markets with lower cost of living. The state provides strong quality of life, excellent education, and diverse practice opportunities, though high taxes and cold winters are considerations for practitioners and clients alike.