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Loren M. Viere
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302
Loren M. Viere is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Viere's expertise also includes sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Jeffrey J. Gannon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Jeffrey J. Gannon provides specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including those with various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax consulting, Gannon's expertise spans basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. He offers tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax laws and optimize their financial performance. Gannon's experience in sales tax compliance ensures that his clients are in compliance with state and local sales tax regulations.
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Michael J. Bengtson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Michael J. Bengtson is a certified public accountant based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, he specializes in tax compliance and business tax services. His expertise also includes basic accounting services, payroll processing and compliance, and sales tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for clients seeking accurate and timely financial management. Through his practice, Michael J. Bengtson helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial requirements, ensuring they remain compliant and take advantage of available opportunities.
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Samantha M. Kohout
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Ms. Kohout provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting to individuals and businesses in the Saint Cloud area. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, her expertise supports family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Samantha M. Kohout brings a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and regulations to her clients in Minnesota.
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Philip L. Terry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Philip L. Terry is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. His specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, covering various aspects of financial management and tax compliance. Terry also offers IRS representation services, assisting clients with tax disputes and audits. He is well-versed in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Alexander T. Hengel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Operating in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Alexander T. Hengel provides comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, his expertise spans financial planning, business tax services, and individual and business tax return preparation. Additionally, he specializes in offering basic accounting services, including financial statements and budgeting, as well as IRS representation for individuals and businesses.
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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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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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Jerome L. Mccarter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Jerome L. Mccarter is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in various industries. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with expertise in tax reporting for retirement accounts. Jerome provides payroll processing and compliance services to ensure seamless operations for his clients, handling various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Sarah K. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Sarah K. Hanson is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services. Her expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, Hanson's practice focuses on ensuring clients' financial well-being and compliance with tax 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.