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Showing 21 to 30 of 37 CPAs in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Rebecca J. Hansen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Rebecca J. Hansen, a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, has been providing financial guidance to clients since 2008. She spe...
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Carole M. Schmidt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Carole M. Schmidt is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience providing expert services to...
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Karlie J. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Karlie J. Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services....
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Benson P. Theuninck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Benson P. Theuninck is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving individuals and families, as w...
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Wendy K. Rychley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Wendy K. Rychley is a certified public accountant providing expertise in various areas. With over 10 years of exper...
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Gary L. Storm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Gary L. Storm is a Forest Lake, Minnesota-based certified public accountant with extensive experience in accounting and tax services. He has provided...
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Bernard L. Brodkorb
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Bernard L. Brodkorb has provided accounting services to the regional community for over 15 years. His expertise enc...
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Karl J. Krodel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Karl J. Krodel provides expert accounting and tax services to clients in Forest Lake, Minnesota...
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Matthew J. Fredrickson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Matthew J. Fredrickson, a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, has spent over 15 years providing accounting and tax services t...
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Kerry L. Sauve
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025
Kerry L. Sauve is a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Mr. Sauve spec...

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.