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Showing 21 to 27 of 27 CPAs in Buffalo, Minnesota
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John L. Sundman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Buffalo, Minnesota, John L. Sundman has over twenty years of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized busine...
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Edwin A. Sherwin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Buffalo, Minnesota, Edwin A. Sherwin provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized business...
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Mary A. Desmarais
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Mary A. Desmarais is a certified public accountant practicing in Buffalo, Minnesota. She brings over 20 years of experience in providing financial gui...
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Karen Elsenpeter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Karen Elsenpeter operates a public accounting practice based in Buffalo, Minnesota, serving local small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 year...
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Cassandra C. Arnold
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Buffalo, Minnesota, CPA Cassandra C. Arnold has over 10 years of experience providing financial expertise to various business structures, i...
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Beth E. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Beth E. Hanson is a certified public accountant based in Buffalo, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in accounting and tax preparation. Her a...
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Ryan S. Smail
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Buffalo, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Ryan S. Smail is a certified public accountant based in Buffalo, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in providing tax compliance and general a...

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.