The accounting profession depends on strong, forward-thinking leaders who excel in technical expertise and help shape the future of the industry. Sara DeRoo, Partner at Christianson CPAs and Consultants, exemplifies those qualities. In 2026, we are proud to celebrate her recognition as a Forbes Best-In-State Top CPA, a prestigious honor highlighting her impact on the… Continue Reading
Accounting and Auditing
Partner Featured in Footnote Magazine
As Partner Sara DeRoo begins her role as Board Chair of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, she reflects on her career, what inspires her and the future of public accounting in the April/May 2026 edition of Footnote Magazine
Celebrating Sara DeRoo: A Forbes Best-In-State CPA and Industry Leader
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
ASK THE EXPERTS – ATTESTATION
On the June episode of our Ask the Expert program on KWLM, Todd Bergeth talked with Managing Partner Joel Gratz and Staff Accountant Andrew Miller to answer a crucial question: what is attestation?
The Power of Bundling Financial Services for Small Businesses
We get it – it’s a difficult and complicated time to be a small business owner. Experts claim we’re not in a recession, though the public feels differently. Inflation remains an ever-present challenge. New governmental regulations, like the new Minnesota ESST law, always arise to provide challenges. Staffing continues to be difficult. And, more than… Continue Reading
Ready or Not, the New Lease Standard is Here
In early 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on leases. ASC 842 brought huge changes to public and non-public companies. The purpose of these changes was to enhance the financial statement disclosure and visibility into the leasing obligations, because prior to ASC 842 most leases were not reflected… Continue Reading
