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Showing 1 to 10 of 37 CPAs in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Michelle A. Biernat
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Michelle A. Biernat is a certified public accountant based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serving the community with expertise in bookkeeping and financia...
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Rebecca J. Hansen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
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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Magen M. Koepp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
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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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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Gretchen J. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
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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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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Gary L. Storm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
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 Licensed in Minnesota
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 Licensed in Minnesota
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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Deborah Flaherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forest Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Iowa
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.