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Showing 21 to 30 of 71 CPAs in Wayzata, Minnesota
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Andrew T. Graf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Andrew T. Graf is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to vari...
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Steven N. Arendt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Steven N. Arendt brings over 20 years of expertise in accounting and taxation to his practice. His areas of specializatio...
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Christopher Kreutzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Illinois
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Christopher Kreutzer is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving clients in the Minneapolis...
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Elizabeth A. Letvin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Elizabeth A. Letvin is a certified public accountant based in Wayzata, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience in financial services. She speciali...
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Heather A. Dorsey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Heather A. Dorsey offers accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over...
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Patty Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in New Mexico
Patty Smith, a certified public accountant based in Wayzata, Minnesota, brings more than 15 years of experience to her work in general accounting and...
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Jessica P. Carlstrom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Wayzata, Minnesota, Jessica P. Carlstrom is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and ent...
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Thomas J. Gottwalt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Thomas J. Gottwalt is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to...
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Fred A. Ehlert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Wayzata, Minnesota, Fred A. Ehlert provides accounting and tax guidance to a diverse client base, including individuals and families as well...
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Michelle R. Kaminsky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayzata, Minnesota Licensed in Minnesota
Located in Wayzata, Minnesota, Michelle R. Kaminsky serves small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, providing expert ta...

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.