Top Certified Public Accountants in Minnesota
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Minnesota. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Minnesota. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Minnesota is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
So if you are new to Minnesota or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Leslie Brunfelt, CPA
Duluth, MN
Earning a BA in accounting with honors, working in top financial roles for organizations like maurices and the YMCA, and owning and operating a business, Leslie has honed her ability to manage information and turn it into strategies for your business. Leslie now brings all that experience to serve AKA’s clients with professionalism and dedication.
Jean McGann, CPA
Edina, MN
As President of AEM Financial Solutions, LLC, Jean strives to equip local governments and nonprofits with a clear path to success. Since coming on board in 2013, Jean has devoted her practice to supporting clients with one-of-a-kind solutions that mitigate costs and boost efficiency. Jean’s ability to drive success within organizations stems from over 15 years of government finance and audit experience, along with six years of experience as an operations leader for a Big Four accounting firm. She is known for her strengths in the identification and implementation of cost containment processes, policy development, internal control evaluation, and project management.
Jason Besler, CPA
Minneapolis, MN
Mr. Besler, an audit shareholder, chair of the gaming niche and co-chair of the audit department, has been with SDK since 1999. His industry experience focuses primarily on service-based industries including: Native American gaming; SEC audits, including restaurants and retail; and non-profit organizations.
Brad E. Mayer
Bloomington, MN
Brad E. Mayer has extensive experience working with closely held and family-owned businesses, including auditing, tax compliance, estate tax planning, income tax planning, financial planning, business planning, succession planning, growth planning, cash flow planning, forensic auditing, management restructuring and other management consulting activities. He received his B.A. in Accounting at St. John’s University in 1977 and Received Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in 1979.
Mark T. Fredrickson, CPA
Duluth, MN
Mark joined Hansen House Company in February 2016. A 1987 cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth, Mark started his career with McGladrey & Pullen, eventually rising to the level of Director and managing the Duluth office’s Small Business Group. In 2006 he moved to Shel/don Group as their CFO and became a co-owner in 2007. Mark has a broad knowledge of small business accounting and taxation issues, and has consulted on several mergers and acquisitions.
Mark Murch, CPA, MBA
Rochester, MN
Mark, is a partner at Scanlon, Murch & Associates, LLC and an officer of Whitewater Tax and Consulting, Inc. Mark has been involved in public and private accounting for over 20 years, having served as controller to several private companies as well as public accounting. Mark’s areas of concentration include not for profit financial and compliance auditing as well as business and individual tax planning and preparation, small business consulting in a wide range of industries including, construction, periodicals and trucking, to name a few.
Scott D. Larson, CPA
Duluth, MN
Scott is a graduate of Superior Senior High School and the University of Wisconsin – Superior, with a degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. Scott practices in the areas of audit and tax services for business and nonprofit organizations and individual income tax preparation and planning.
Trever Sand
Rochester, MN
Trever Sand, CPA has been providing professional services for 20 years. Trever began his career with McGladrey in Rochester, MN, working with various businesses and industries until January 2006 when he purchased this firm. Trever is a graduate of Winona State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in accounting, graduating with honors. Trever is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants and licensed to practice by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy.
Kathy Klang
Saint Louis Park, MN
Kathy’s areas of expertise include business valuations, strategic business planning, accounting and auditing for non-profit organizations, manufacturing and small businesses. She especially enjoys helping business owners improve their business. In 2007, Kathy was the first woman elected to the Board of Directors of the prestigious CPAmerica International organization and currently serves on the Board of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce.
Brian I. Knutson
Falcon Heights, MN
Brian I. Knutson is an active Member of the Minneapolis Certified Public Accountant Tax Roundtable since 1992. He obtained his Master of Business Taxation (MBT) at the University of Minnesota in 1984 and the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting – High Distinction at University of Minnesota in 1977. His areas of expertise are Construction, Real Estate, Wholesale, Retail, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, General Business and Tax Planning, Business Valuations for Mergers and Acquisitions and Stockholder Agreements.
