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Nancy R. Mattson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Nancy R. Mattson is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Willmar, Minnesota. With over 25 years of experience in accounting and financial services, she specializes in providing customized financial planning and small business accounting solutions. Her expertise includes offering IRS representation, payroll processing and compliance services to individuals, family-owned enterprises, and small business clients. Her extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations enables her to navigate complex financial situations and provide effective accounting solutions.
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Milan C. Schmiesing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Milan C. Schmiesing provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. With 20 years of experience, his expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting. Specializing in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, Schmiesing assists clients in navigating complex business tax laws. He has extensive experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Michael A. Gramm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Michael A. Gramm is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. His expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving small to medium-sized enterprises. Gramm provides specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and tax compliance, with a focus on sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance. His extensive experience and knowledge of tax laws enable him to deliver accurate and efficient accounting solutions to his clients.
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Kyle E. Akerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Kyle E. Akerson is a certified public accountant with a practice in Willmar, Minnesota, serving a diverse range of clients. With over 10 years of experience, Akerson offers specialized services in basic accounting, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Akerson's services also encompass sales tax compliance and bookkeeping, as well as the compilation of financial statements, providing clients with a comprehensive view of their financial situation.
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James M. Ruff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, James M. Ruff provides financial guidance to individuals and businesses. A licensed CPA with extensive experience, he offers a range of services including General Accounting & Advisory and IRS Representation. His expertise encompasses various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual tax services and financial planning.
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Kari C. Steinbeisser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Kari C. Steinbeisser is a certified public accountant based in Willmar, Minnesota. She has over 25 years of experience providing financial guidance and support to entrepreneurs and startups as well as family-owned enterprises. Her practice specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, including payroll processing and compliance and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. She assists clients in meeting their financial obligations and achieving their business goals. Steinbeisser's expertise is complemented by her attention to detail and commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest financial regulations and industry developments.
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Lindsay R. Kranz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Lindsay R. Kranz, a certified public accountant based in Willmar, Minnesota, has been serving the local business community for over 10 years. Her areas of specialization include providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and expertise in small business accounting. With her extensive experience in IRS representation and sales tax compliance, she is well-equipped to handle complex tax matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Kranz's clients include entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises that require tailored accounting solutions.
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Sara M. Livingood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Sara M. Livingood is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Willmar, Minnesota, with over 15 years of experience. Her services focus on meeting the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, particularly in the areas of basic accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting. She offers specialized support with payroll processing and compliance, as well as guidance with IRS representation, providing clients with expert advice on tax matters and financial strategy.
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Jennifer L. Lownsbury
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Jennifer L. Lownsbury is a certified public accountant based in Willmar, Minnesota. With over 15 years of experience, Lownsbury specializes in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, providing expert financial planning and small business accounting services. Her tax preparation services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Jon S. Thoresen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Willmar, Minnesota 56201
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Jon S. Thoresen brings over 15 years of accounting experience to his practice, focusing on serving individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He offers comprehensive services including tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services, catering to various needs of his clients. With specializations in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Jon S. Thoresen helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance.

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.