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Showing 1 to 10 of 54 CPAs in Chaska, Minnesota
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Joseph E. Oprosko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in California
Joseph E. Oprosko is a certified public accountant based in Chaska, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to clien...
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Dana Elliott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Iowa
Dana Elliott is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Chaska, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to s...
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Randall W. Benson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Chaska, Minnesota, Randall W. Benson brings over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant. He provides a range of accounting s...
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Brian P. Vriesen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Chaska, Minnesota, Brian P. Vriesen is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and con...
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Robert P. Carraway
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Ohio
Based in Chaska, Minnesota, Robert P. Carraway is a certified public accountant offering financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as...
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Timothy J. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Timothy J. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Chaska, Minnesota. With over 12 years of experience, he provides a range of financial servi...
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Karri J. Bareksten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Chaska, Minnesota, Karri J. Bareksten provides financial expertise as a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her a...
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Neil E. Kennedy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Virginia
Based in Chaska, Minnesota, Neil E. Kennedy is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesse...
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Karmen E. Hoxie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Karmen E. Hoxie is a certified public accountant based in Chaska, Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience, she provides expert guidance on financi...
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James J. Wise
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chaska, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Chaska, Minnesota, James J. Wise provides individual and business tax return preparation services to clients in the state. With over a decade...

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.