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Courtenay L. Dugas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Courtenay L. Dugas is a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services...
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Claire M. Jarchow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Claire M. Jarchow, a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience, serves clients in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Her practice focuses on...
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Jeffrey L. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Jeffrey L. Johnson, a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, has over 12 years of experience providing accounting services to...
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Scott M. Dreyling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Certified Public Accountant Scott M. Dreyling is a seasoned finance professional based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience,...
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Abigail R. Grenfell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
A certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Abigail R. Grenfell has extensive experience in providing financial guidance. With ov...
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Jack R. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Jack R. Davis is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience serving clients in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. His services includ...
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Linda S. Graupman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Linda S. Graupman has over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnershi...
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Mark A. Schmidt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Mark A. Schmidt is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in the field. Based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, he specialize...
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Sheila M. Earp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Sheila M. Earp is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting and advisory services. Based in Cottage Grove, Minnesot...
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Steven L. Witt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Steven L. Witt is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small businesses and famil...

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.