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Ashley M. Mertens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Ashley M. Mertens has been a certified public accountant (CPA) for over 10 years, providing expert services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. She specializes in tax compliance and business tax services, offering comprehensive support for financial planning, budgeting, and strategy development. With a background in basic accounting services, Mertens also assists with tax planning and consulting, and provides representation in cases involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Karla J. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Karla J. Anderson is a certified public accountant based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Anderson also specializes in tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate tax laws and regulations to minimize tax liabilities, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Marilynn M. Ogden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Marilynn M. Ogden is a certified public accountant based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her specialization lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Ogden's services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tax laws.
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Tiffany J. Foss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Tiffany J. Foss is a certified public accountant based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with over 10 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. She specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, with a focus on supporting family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the region. Ms. Foss offers tax planning and consulting services, ensuring that clients are in compliance with federal and state tax regulations, and takes a comprehensive approach to managing their financial needs.
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Lisa K. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Lisa K. Anderson is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her practice focuses on providing tax planning and consulting services to help individuals and small businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Anderson is particularly experienced in representing clients before the IRS, having handled numerous audits and disputes on their behalf. She also provides basic accounting services, including financial planning and budgeting, to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Lindsey J. Fouts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Lindsey J. Fouts is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance, Fouts specializes in offering basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to a range of industries, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Serving entrepreneurs and startups, individual clients, and small businesses, Fouts prepares and files individual and business tax returns, as well as manages payroll processing and compliance.
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Nicole M. Aaker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Nicole M. Aaker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and businesses. Her specialization in tax compliance ensures that clients remain up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations, minimizing potential risks and penalties. Aaker's experience extends to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, providing tailored solutions for each client's unique needs.
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Justin C. Stromme
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Justin C. Stromme is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience. His areas of specialization include providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting to meet diverse client needs. Stromme's expertise in general accounting and advisory services allows him to assist individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, with sales tax compliance and other financial requirements.
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Clarence V. Vetter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721
Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Clarence V. Vetter has more than a decade of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families. His areas of specialization include basic accounting, tax compliance, and individual tax services, as well as offering assistance with IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting. A certified public accountant, Vetter serves clients from various industries, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses and individual clients.

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.