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Showing 31 to 37 of 37 CPAs in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Robert R. Wiens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Robert R. Wiens, a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, has provided expert accounting services to various business structures...
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John M. Wicklund
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, John M. Wicklund has been providing accounting and tax services to the local community for over 15 years. He speciali...
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Perry H. Mcgowan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Perry H. Mcgowan is a certified public accountant serving clients in Forest Lake, Minnesota. With more than a decade of experience in the field, he sp...
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Jennifer L. Prozinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Jennifer L. Prozinski provides expert guidance to individuals and families, as well as en...
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Scott A. Crawford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Scott A. Crawford is a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as sma...
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Kathleen M. Blackford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Kathleen M. Blackford is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving the accounting needs of individuals and family-owned enterprises in Forest Lake,...
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Allen J. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Allen J. Anderson is a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, offering financial guidance to local businesses and individuals. W...

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.