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Thomas P. Koop
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Thomas P. Koop, a seasoned certified public accountant based in Brainerd, Minnesota, has been serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized bu...
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Thaddeus F. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Brainerd, Minnesota, Thaddeus F. Johnson is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax se...
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Keith F. Wieser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Brainerd, Minnesota, Keith F. Wieser is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing tax and accounting services...
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Michael A. Sands
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Brainerd, Minnesota, Michael A. Sands is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to smal...
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Richard L. Kummet
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Richard L. Kummet is a certified public accountant practicing in Brainerd, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise....
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Jon W. Gale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Jon W. Gale is a certified public accountant based in Brainerd, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting solu...
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Bruce A. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Brainerd, Minnesota, Bruce A. Johnson has been providing comprehensive accounting services for over 15 years. His expertise includes financia...
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John R. Nielsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Michigan
Originally from Brainerd, Minnesota, John R. Nielsen has over 25 years of experience as a certified public accountant. He provides comprehensive accou...
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Christopher M. Kaiser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Christopher M. Kaiser is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience in Brainerd, Minnesota. He provides comprehensive accoun...
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James A. Haakonson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brainerd, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
James A. Haakonson is a certified public accountant based in Brainerd, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advisor...

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.