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Bruce J. Bialka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Bruce J. Bialka, a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, has been providing accounting services to various business structures since 2001. His firm specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, Bialka's services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, supporting clients in maintaining accurate financial records and adhering to regulatory requirements.
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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, Minnesota, she provides general accounting and advisory services, including IRS representation, to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, she helps clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure accurate tax compliance. Her services cater to the diverse needs of her clients, from tax planning and preparation to financial statement analysis and budgeting.
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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 family-owned enterprises across various industries and business structures. His specialization in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, complements his expertise in business tax services, such as tax planning and preparation for S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Witt also assists clients with payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, providing a comprehensive approach to tax and accounting needs.
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Chad R. Cadwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Chad R. Cadwell is a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services. He specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. Cadwell's expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, helping clients navigate tax laws and regulations, and providing ongoing financial guidance to support their long-term goals.
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Christine A. Harris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Christine A. Harris, a certified public accountant, is based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and has been serving the local business community for over 20 years. With expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, Harris provides comprehensive financial guidance to clients spanning various business structures. A notable aspect of her practice is her specialized focus on sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensuring accurate compliance. Harris has extensive experience working with small and medium-sized businesses, offering tax planning and consulting services tailored to their unique needs and goals.
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Matthew P. Ksepka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Matthew P. Ksepka is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ksepka's expertise also extends to sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping his clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial strategies.
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Daniel J. Malyuk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Daniel J. Malyuk is a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, providing them with expert accounting services and financial guidance. With over [number] years of experience in the field of accounting, Malyuk has developed a specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. He offers services including payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, to help clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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Brian T. Peterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Brian T. Peterson is a certified public accountant based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience in the field, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to a variety of clients, including family-owned enterprises and businesses with various structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include general accounting and advisory services, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Andrea K. Kaiser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Andrea K. Kaiser provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the local community. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Kaiser specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions. Her expertise also includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that businesses meet their tax obligations and avoid potential penalties.
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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 specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a particular focus on assisting clients with retirement account tax reporting.

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.