Top Certified Public Accountants in South Dakota
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like South Dakota. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in South Dakota. 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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.
Rhon M. Anderson, CPA
Sioux Falls, SD
Rhon M. Anderson is a well-known certified public accountant who is a member of the AICPA and the South Dakota CPA Society. He joined the Brandt Solomon & Anderson firm in 1982 and became partner in 1994.
Robert Bork
Sioux Falls, SC
Robert Bork provides tax preparation services for individuals and businesses. In addition, he is known to be capable of serving your needs in general accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting issues too.
Marlin Van Peursem, CPA
Sioux Falls, SD
Marlin is a graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and has been in the accounting industry for over 30 years with experience in all facets of the accounting business. His career began with Charles Bailly & Company, CPA’s (now known as Eide Bailly), and for the last 25 years he has worked as a Director of Finance for KELOLAND TV and the Sanford Health Foundation. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, South Dakota CPA Society, and the society’s Non-Practice Advisory Council.
Michael Dell, M.S., CPA, CTRS
Rapid City, SD
As the leader of their firm’s construction team, Michael’s quote of choice is an apt one. Since 1993, Michael has worked in public accounting and has built a wealth of knowledge in the business consulting, IRS resolution, tax, and construction arenas, proving himself an asset to their company and the industry as a whole. Michael serves as a court-appointed income tax expert in Pennington County, consults and reports on loss of business for insurance companies, has researched and written tax memorandums and opinions, responded to and negotiated with the IRS, Department of Labor, and other agencies, taught financial accounting at the college level and performed countless other duties in the region.
Charles Nelson, CPA
Sioux Falls, SD
Charles is the third generation of Nelsons at Nelson & Nelson, CPA’s. He is an alumnus of the University of South Dakota, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a major in accounting in 1983. He has been a partner in the firm since 1984 and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1985.
Abby De Zeeuw, CPA, MBA
Sioux Falls, SD
Abby is passionate about the mutual insurance industry. She sees first hand the value that the mutual insurance industry brings to their economy and how consumers benefit from the mutual model of insurance. Abby joined Cain Ellsworth in 2001 and leads their property and casualty insurance team. She spends her days working with their various insurance clients: helping them find effective solutions to solve their business issues. Abby’s area of expertise and focus includes, assurance, regulatory, tax compliance, and business consulting services.
Dustin Peterson, CPA
Sioux Falls, SD
Dustin has been with Nelson & Nelson, CPA’s since 2002 and began full-time in March of 2006. He prepares compilations for a variety of organizations, provides tax planning and preparation for both businesses and individuals, and specializes in farm taxation. Dustin is a licensed CPA in South Dakota, and is a member of the South Dakota CPA Society. He is an alumnus of the University of Sioux Falls, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Public Accounting and Business Administration. Dustin is also a member of the Sioux Falls Area Running Club.
Wendy Guthmiller, CPA
Aberdeen, SD
Wendy is a South Dakota native with over 25 years of experience in tax preparation. She graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor of Science and worked for other local CPA firms in Aberdeen. She founded Guthmiller Accounting after identifying a need for a cost-effective, ethics-driven tax service to meet the needs of northeast South Dakota. With her small town values and small business background, Wendy became the trusted partner to many area businesses and farms.
David D. Brandt, CPA/ABV, CVA
Sioux Falls, SD
With a commitment to personal, professional service, David formed the company previously known as LaFollette, Jansa, Brandt & Co., LLP in 1980. The company was renamed Brandt Solomon & Anderson, LLP in 2003. David is a member of the AICPA, the South Dakota CPA Society, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He has served as a board member of Junior Achievement of South Dakota, treasurer and board member of Sioux Falls Literacy Council, board member of the Sioux Falls School District, and board member of the American Diabetes Association, South Dakota Affiliate board of directors.
Eric Maas, CPA/MBA
Sioux Falls, SD
Eric is the managing partner and directs the auditing and financial reporting services for the firm and also provides tax services to individual and corporate clients.
