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Showing 1 to 10 of 31 CPAs in Elk River, Minnesota
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Tobin Y. Hempel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Tobin Y. Hempel is a seasoned accountant with expertise in financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting. Based in Elk River, Minnes...
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Maria S. Nast
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Maria S. Nast is a certified public accountant with a practice based in Elk River, Minnesota. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxat...
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Tanya M. Crawford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Tanya M. Crawford is a certified public accountant based in Elk River, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. Her expertise...
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Daniel C. Gerdes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Based in Elk River, Minnesota, Daniel C. Gerdes is a seasoned certified public accountant providing a range of services to entrepreneurs and startups,...
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Joseph R. Primus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Located in Elk River, Minnesota, Joseph R. Primus provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized business...
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Michelle A. Green
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Michelle A. Green is a certified public accountant residing in Elk River, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience providing accounting services to...
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Christine S. Harvey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Based in Elk River, Minnesota, Christine S. Harvey is a certified public accountant with years of experience in providing accounting services to indiv...
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Lisa M. Mueller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Based in Elk River, Minnesota, Lisa M. Mueller is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving diverse industries. She speci...
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Michelle M. Backlund
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Michelle M. Backlund is a certified public accountant based in Elk River, Minnesota, with over 12 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Jonathon H. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Jonathon H. Thompson is a certified public accountant licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota, based in Elk River. With over a decade of experi...

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.