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Showing 11 to 20 of 37 CPAs in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Vladimir W. Tkach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Vladimir W. Tkach provides expert accounting services to clients across various industries. Bas...
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Jenifer N. Swann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Jenifer N. Swann is a licensed CPA based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with extensive experience in the field dating back to 2008. Her areas of specializ...
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Peter J. Yankowiak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
With over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services, Peter J. Yankowiak has established a reputation for delivering expert guida...
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Erin K. Yankowiak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Erin K. Yankowiak is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to...
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Alexandra R. Waldoch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Alexandra R. Waldoch is a certified public accountant (CPA) with a strong background in providing accounting and fina...
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Randall E. Mattson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
With over 15 years of experience serving clients in the Forest Lake, Minnesota area, Randall E. Mattson provides specialized accounting services for s...
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Michelle M. Halley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Michelle M. Halley is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and...
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Gretchen J. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Gretchen J. Kelly is a practicing CPA based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience providing accounting services to family-owned...
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Magen M. Koepp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Magen M. Koepp has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprise...
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Deborah Flaherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Deborah Flaherty provides accounting services to clients in the local area. With over 15 years of experience in finan...

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.