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Showing 51 to 57 of 57 CPAs in Prior Lake, Minnesota
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David Entler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, David Entler has been a trusted accounting professional for over 25 years. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. David Entler provides comprehensive services such as retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation to help clients maintain accurate financial records and stay in compliance with tax laws.
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Sara M. Widmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Sara M. Widmer is a certified public accountant based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in providing expert accounting services to clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures and personal needs. Widmer's services also encompass sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory, ensuring timely and accurate financial management for her diverse client base.
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Ryan M. Stevens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Ryan M. Stevens has provided accounting services to the local community for over 15 years. His expertise spans financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. A certified public accountant with experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, Stevens also specializes in retirement account tax reporting. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of industries and clients, from small businesses to families, each with unique financial needs and requirements.
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Christopher L. Mahowald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Christopher L. Mahowald is a certified public accountant located in Prior Lake, Minnesota. He brings over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, with their accounting needs. Mahowald specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, and is experienced in sales tax compliance and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Steven A. Hirsch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Steven A. Hirsch is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Hirsch's specialization allows him to offer tailored guidance to his clients. Notably, Hirsch has a strong understanding of sales tax compliance and the nuances of Minnesota tax law, making him a valuable resource for businesses navigating complex tax regulations.
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Richard J. Ernst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Richard J. Ernst is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial management and taxation. Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, he provides services to a diverse client base including entrepreneurs and startups, various business structures such as S-Corps and partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting.
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Lenore M. Lippincott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Lenore M. Lippincott is a certified public accountant serving the Prior Lake, Minnesota area. With over 15 years of experience, she provides comprehensive accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her specialization includes Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Business Tax Services, with a focus on payroll processing and sales tax compliance. Lippincott's extensive knowledge of various business structures and tax laws allows her to deliver accurate and timely financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses.

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.