Hello! My name is Allie, and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota where I will be receiving degrees in strategic communications and English. In my final semester of college, I have been given the opportunity to complete a 16-week internship with Christianson CPAs and Consultants as a Digital Marketing Intern. Now you may be wondering...why I would choose to do a marketing internship in a space that is predominately accounting professionals. In a world shaped by technology, it is more important than ever before that businesses invest in strong marketing initiatives that allow them to cut through the noise and stand apart from competitors. As an accounting firm looking to grow and take on more projects, Christianson Read More...
Career Paths at Christianson
Let’s face it—picking a career path can be daunting. Often, students enter the accounting industry but are unsure of what to specialize in. The truth of the matter— not knowing is normal! Luckily, there is a way to try several accounting career paths simultaneously. Here at Christianson CPAs and Consultants, we pride ourselves on helping young professionals learn and grow in the industry. As an entry-level professional at our firm, you will be able to acquire new skills and deepen your understanding of various industries. Interested in Kicking off Your Career at Christianson? Read More...
Ask the Experts- Filing An Extension
Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Jonathon Skindelien, Senior Tax Accountant, joined Bill on KWLM during the “Ask the Experts” segment. This month they discussed the upcoming April 15th deadline and how to properly file an extension. Read More...
Ask the Experts- National Renewable Fuel Initiatives
Ask The Experts Segment Recorded on March 14, 2024 Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Kari Buttenhoff, Partner, joined Bill on KWLM during the “Ask the Experts” segment. This month the topic of discussion is National Renewable Fuel Initiatives. Learn more about how Buttenhoff tracks carbon emissions from cradle to grave. Listen Here! Read More...
February Chamber Chat
Listen to Christianson's February business spotlight with The Chamber! Read More...
Ask the Experts- 2024 Preparation
Ask The Experts Segment Recorded on January 5, 2024 Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Finance Manager, Jamie Gades, joined Bill on KWLM during the “Ask the Experts” segment. This month the topic of discussion was providing business owners with recommendations for going into 2024 prepared. Gratz and Gades touch on several topics including: closing out your 2023 books, properly recording expenses, W2 and 1099 reporting, payroll updates, and budgeting. Listen Here! Read More...
What to Bring to Your Tax Appointment
Capitalizing on your Tax Return At Christianson, we want to ensure our clients are receiving the most from their tax returns. We’ve compiled a list of the items you may want to consider toting along to your next visit with your CPA. This list may not entirely represent all of the items you will have to bring as some exclusions/inclusions may need to be considered under unique circumstances. Using a New CPA Meeting with a new CPA may be intimidating and oftentimes leads to a little discomfort in the sense that your other CPA already had the information they needed last year to complete your taxes. Fear not, making the switch only requires a couple of extra items: Your Social Security number Your spouse’s Social Security number (if Read More...
Ask the Experts- Year-End Tax Planning
Ask The Experts Segment Recorded on December 6, 2023 Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Chelsey Mueller, Manager and CPA, team up with Bill Dean on KWLM to discuss year-end tax planning. Listen Here! Read More...
Ask the Experts- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law
Ask The Experts Segment Recorded on November 3, 2023 Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Kennedy Sommerfeld, Senior Payroll Specialist, joined Bill on KWLM during the “Ask the Experts” segment. This month they talked about Minnesota's new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law. Gratz and Sommerfeld outline the important requirements surrounding the law that employers should be cognizant of, once the law goes into effect January 1, 2024. Listen Here! Read More...
Ask the Experts- The Job Market
Ask The Experts Segment Recorded on October 6, 2023 Joel Gratz, Managing Partner and CPA, and Libby Flickinger, Recruiter, take the show with Bill Dean on KWLM's talk show by discussing the job market and the needs of current job applicants. Listen Here! Read More...