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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 CPAs in Staples, Minnesota
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Charles G. Mayer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Located in Staples, Minnesota, Charles G. Mayer is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial services to s...
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James A. Dregney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Based in Staples, Minnesota, James A. Dregney is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to sma...
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Keith G. Porter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Keith G. Porter is a certified public accountant based in Staples, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in taxation and accounting. His primary...
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Lisa M. Bjerga
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Lisa M. Bjerga is a certified public accountant based in Staples, Minnesota, with over 12 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She speciali...
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Julie A. Nelson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Based in Staples, Minnesota, Julie A. Nelson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized business...
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Ashley N. Rubner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Staples, Minnesota 56479
Based in Staples, Minnesota, Ashley N. Rubner has been providing accounting services for nearly two decades. With a focus on individual and business t...

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.