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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 to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, where he offers comprehensive support in financial statement compilation and bookkeeping. With a focus on tax planning and consulting, Schlangen helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations to minimize their tax liabilities and maximize their financial efficiency.
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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 entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, utilizing his expertise to help clients manage their financial affairs and ensure tax compliance. Archer also offers specialized services in sales tax compliance, and financial statement compilation, supporting clients with accurate and reliable financial information.
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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 and families, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She offers specialized services in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, drawing upon expertise in basic accounting, individual tax services, and financial planning. With a strong foundation in accounting principles, Ms. Rustad provides personalized solutions for clients navigating complex tax situations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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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 entrepreneurs and startups. Her practice specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning for a variety of business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She is also skilled in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, working closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
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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 businesses, with over 20 years of experience. His services include tax planning and consulting, payroll processing and compliance, basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. He specializes in assisting clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
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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 specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Johnson's expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues.
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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, she specializes in providing tailored services to family-owned enterprises and individuals, focusing on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Glenn's extensive knowledge of tax laws and codes allows her to efficiently manage tax compliance services, ensuring her clients meet all statutory requirements.
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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 basic accounting services, tax compliance guidance, and general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. With a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, Dockendorf helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
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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 S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience in accounting, Dingmann specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. Her expertise also includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax-related issues.
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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 various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Ms. Carlson offers specialized support in retirement account tax reporting. She is particularly skilled in ensuring sales tax compliance for her clients, and she prides herself on meticulous attention to detail in all her work.

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.