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Certified Public Accountants in Minot, North Dakota

Discover experienced CPAs in North Dakota who specialize in agriculture, energy, and resource extraction industries. North Dakota's low population and unique economic drivers create specific accounting needs. Find qualified professionals in Fargo, Bismarck, and throughout the state who understand local business challenges..

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Michael D. Orvik
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Minot, North Dakota 58703
Michael D. Orvik, a certified public accountant based in Minot, North Dakota, has been delivering bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to various clients for over 15 years. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services enables him to provide tailored support to family-owned enterprises, individuals, and families, catering to their unique financial needs. With expertise in general accounting and advisory services, Orvik provides expert guidance on financial matters, helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
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Jeffrey J. Wald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Minot, North Dakota 58701
Jeffrey J. Wald is a certified public accountant based in Minot, North Dakota, providing a range of professional accounting services to clients across various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups. With over a decade of experience in public accounting, he specializes in offering expert financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services to small businesses and individuals. His expertise also extends to representing clients before the IRS and ensuring sales tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for businesses navigating complex tax regulations.
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North Dakota's CPA community serves a small, resource-rich state with agriculture and energy focus. The North Dakota 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 requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: North Dakota has graduated individual income tax up to 2.5% (among the lowest in the nation) and a graduated corporate tax structure. CPAs commonly handle agricultural tax planning including special provisions for farmers and ranchers, energy industry taxation (oil and gas royalties, production taxes), state income tax compliance, and sales tax. The state's low population and simple tax structure focus most work on federal compliance and specialized industry needs.

Industry Specializations: Agriculture (wheat, cattle, sugar beets), energy (Bakken oil field, coal, natural gas), banking and financial services, healthcare, food processing, manufacturing, and higher education are primary focus areas. CPAs often develop deep expertise in agricultural accounting and succession planning, oil and gas royalty taxation, or serving the unique cash flow and hedging needs of commodity producers.

For CPA Professionals: The North Dakota Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a large geographic area. Major markets include Fargo (largest city, financial services), Bismarck (state capital), Grand Forks, and Minot. The state offers excellent quality of life, low cost of living, very low unemployment, and strong community connections, though cold winters and rural isolation are considerations. The agricultural and energy base creates consistent demand for specialized services, and CPA shortages in rural areas provide opportunities for practitioners comfortable serving dispersed clients.