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Showing 31 to 40 of 148 CPAs in Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Joel A. Gerdes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56304
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Joel A. Gerdes provides a range of accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Numerous clients have benefited from his expertise in individual and business tax return preparation and general accounting advisory services. Joel A. Gerdes maintains his certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and stays up-to-date on changing tax laws and regulations.
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Leroy L. Erickson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Leroy L. Erickson, a Certified Public Accountant, has been serving the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, since 1995. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, such as financial statement compilation, and business tax services to ensure compliance with tax laws. Erickson's specialization is in financial planning, offering strategic guidance to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals, including payroll processing and compliance.
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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.
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David J. Del Zoppo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
David J. Del Zoppo is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance. Del Zoppo's expertise in these areas enables him to effectively help clients manage their financial operations and stay compliant with relevant tax laws and regulations, supporting the growth and success of his clients' businesses.
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Nicole M. Folkerts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302
Nicole M. Folkerts, a Saint Cloud, Minnesota-based certified public accountant, has nearly 15 years of experience serving diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise encompasses a range of services, including basic accounting, business tax, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises. Additionally, she provides specialized support for retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory services.
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Jason R. Neumann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Jason R. Neumann is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience serving family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services allows him to provide comprehensive support to clients in various aspects of their financial lives. Among his services, Neumann offers expertise in payroll processing & compliance and sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements.
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David T. Heneke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302
David T. Heneke is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving clients in the Saint Cloud, Minnesota area. With over 20 years of experience in tax planning, consulting, and financial statement compilation, he provides expert guidance on basic accounting services, business tax, and financial planning. His practice focuses on serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Heneke's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, ensuring his clients' financial needs are met and their tax obligations are fulfilled efficiently.
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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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Joseph E. Maiers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Joseph E. Maiers brings over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With specializations in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, he offers financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and payroll processing services to small and medium-sized businesses. His work encompasses financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning to help businesses achieve their goals.
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Russell D. Bialke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Hailing from Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Russell D. Bialke brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance to his clients. A seasoned practitioner of general accounting and advisory services, he provides expert guidance on financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services. Within his specialization in tax planning and consulting, Bialke excels at helping family-owned enterprises and individuals navigate complex tax laws and regulations.

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.