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Showing 1 to 10 of 57 CPAs in Prior Lake, Minnesota
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Elizabeth M. Baarlaer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Virginia
Elizabeth M. Baarlaer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Her expertise encomp...
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Jacilyn S. Groth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Jacilyn S. Groth has been providing accounting services to individuals and businesses in the area since 2008. Her expe...
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Esther W. Waiguru
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Esther W. Waiguru is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience serving various business st...
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Lurae D. Mack
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Lurae D. Mack is a seasoned accounting professional with over a decade of experience. Her practice focuses on providin...
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John S. Grayson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
John S. Grayson, a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience, provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individ...
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Steven A. Hirsch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Steven A. Hirsch is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing tax planning...
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Jocelyn A. Henkensiefken
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Jocelyn A. Henkensiefken is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, with over 10 years of experience serving various busin...
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Andrea R. Kulig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Andrea R. Kulig is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well...
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Angela L. Gieseke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Angela L. Gieseke is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial servi...
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Lisa M. Kirscht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Prior Lake, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Lisa M. Kirscht is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in public accounting....

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.