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Eric J. Schlangen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Eric J. Schlangen is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance t...
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Jonathan S. Archer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Jonathan S. Archer is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to...
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Amanda M. Rustad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Amanda M. Rustad is a licensed CPA based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to individuals a...
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Jill M. Ellingson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Jill M. Ellingson, a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to...
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Michael T. Hemmesch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Michael T. Hemmesch provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized busine...
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Lori R. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Lori R. Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. She...
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Sondra L. Glenn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302
Sondra L. Glenn is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation,...
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Derek M. Dockendorf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Derek M. Dockendorf is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He specializes in providing bas...
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Sonya R. Dingmann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Sonya R. Dingmann provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including...
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Colette L. Carlson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Colette L. Carlson provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as businesses with vari...

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.