The accounting profession has always relied on visionary leaders who excel in their craft and shape the future of the industry. Sara DeRoo, Partner at Christianson CPAs and Consultants, embodies this spirit. We’re excited to announce her recent recognition as one of Forbes’ Best-In-State CPAs! Since joining Christianson in 2008 and becoming Partner in 2015,… Continue Reading
Archives for 2025
Celebrating Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Christianson Scholarship for Accounting Students! Congratulations to Jaclyn Dietrich of Osakis Public School, who will be attending Concordia – Moorhead, and Trinity Stearns of GFW (Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop) High School, who is headed to MSU – Mankato. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support… Continue Reading
Claiming the 45Z Tax Credit
How to meet the detailed compliance requirements to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Kari Buttenhoff, Partner and Danielle Anderson, Senior Government Policy and Advocacy Manager, recently wrote for Ethanol Producer Magazine on how this credit incentivizes renewable fuel producers to lower their carbon intensity. The IRS and USDA issued guidance in January… Continue Reading
Update on our Fairfax and Redwood Falls Offices
After careful consideration, we have decided to permanently close the Fairfax office in order to streamline our operations and allow our professional team the opportunity to focus their efforts and fully utilize our Redwood Falls location with less logistics. We understand that this change may not be as convenient for you but be rest assured… Continue Reading
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Low Carbon Fuel Programs Across the West Coast and Beyond
Over the past year and a half, state low carbon fuel programs have undergone significant changes. While Oregon, California, and Washington have been focused on amending their existing programs, New Mexico is in the process of developing its Clean Transportation Fuel Standard (CTFS) from the ground up. This distinction highlights the diverse approaches states are… Continue Reading
Understanding the Latest Changes to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
In a significant update for U.S. businesses, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This change from the U.S. Department of the Treasury aims to simplify compliance and… Continue Reading
