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Showing 151 to 157 of 157 CPAs in Rochester, Minnesota
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Elaine M. Nelson Derby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Elaine M. Nelson Derby is a certified public accountant based in Rochester, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in providing general accountin...
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Brandon W. Passon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Rochester, Minnesota, Brandon W. Passon provides small business accounting and financial services to family-owned enterprises and entrepren...
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Robert H. Carolin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Wisconsin
Located in Rochester, Minnesota, Robert H. Carolin provides accounting services for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized busine...
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Ravonne M. Tagtow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Rochester, Minnesota, Ravonne M. Tagtow is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services....
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Chad E. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Rochester-based accountant Chad E. Miller provides accounting and tax services to various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LL...
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William J. Bertschinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Arizona
William J. Bertschinger, a certified public accountant based in Rochester, Minnesota, has over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to...
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Rebecca J. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Rochester, Minnesota Licensed in Kansas
Rochester, Minnesota-based certified public accountant Rebecca J. Miller has been providing accounting expertise 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.