Ag to Energy - Biofuels Workshop ************************************************************************************ Join us as we partner with the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) for an "Ag to Energy - Biofuels Workshop" workshop that will be hosted virtually on March 18th (previously January 27th), 2021 from 7:30 – 9:00 am. Jamey Cline will be presenting information on the interaction of the agriculture and renewable fuels industries, including: The status of the Renewable Fuels Industry The impact of Renewable Fuels on Agriculture Renewable Fuels Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities for Blender Pumps Understanding the Governmental Commitment to the Success of Read More...
Tax Reform Bill Workshop – Willmar, MN
Tax Reform Bill Workshop Join us as we partner with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and 4 other local CPA firms for a second "Tax Planning" workshop that will be hosted on November 20th from 7:30 – 9am at the Willmar Conference Center. Our panel will be presenting on the new tax reform bill, and will be answering your questions! Presenting firms: Anfinson Thompson & Co. Christianson, PLLP Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP (CDS) Ruff & Company, CPAs Westberg Eischens, PLLP This Content will Relate to Business Owners Accounting Professionals Those interested in learning more about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act The cost to attend this event is $10 and that price includes your registration, Read More...
Talent and Technology Workshop – August 13, 2018
Christianson’s Dustin Kotrba is an active member of the Willmar Economic Development Commission’s Ag and Renewable Energy Development Committee. Last year, this group conducted a survey to establish the primary pain points of farmers and agricultural producers in our area. The results of this survey have outlined this year’s Talent and Technology Workshop which will take place one week from today (August 13th). The goal of this workshop is to help our progressive farm managers grow smarter and stronger. It features two dynamic sessions on talent and technology. To register, click here. Agenda 7:30 – 9:30AM | Attracting, retaining and managing your ag labor workforce. Plus, the latest changes to the employment regulatory Read More...
2018 System Solutions User Group
2018 System Solutions User Group Our System Solutions User Group is on the calendar and ready for you to book and register! Don't forget to book your room at the Radisson Blu of Mall of America so you can plan your shopping in your down time! When? Save the date and join us at Christianson’s System Solutions User Group April 23rd through the 25th. Agenda outline: Monday April 23rd is our kick off social starting at 4:00PM. Tuesday the 24th and Wednesday the25th are the User Group sessions. The full agenda will follow in early February. Where? The User Group will be held once again at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Hotel room reservations can be made via phone ((800-333-3333) or you can book online! Be sure Read More...
Equifax Security Breach – What Now?
“What now?” This is the question that burdens many minds of those impacted by the Equifax breach in September. While it hasn’t impacted everyone, it’s leaving those not affected anxious and wanting to ensure their information remains safe. We posted previously about what to do if you were impacted and how you can protect yourself. Check it out here if you missed it! What might these scammers do? Unfortunately, the information they’ve gathered can do sizable damage. They have all the information they need to effectively be you. The most serious of these risks will occur around tax time. With the content obtained by these scammers, they are now equipped with the information they need to file taxes under your name. The Read More...
Follow @ChristiansonCPA on Twitter!
Christianson CPA has a Twitter account (@ChristiansonCPA)! John Christianson, primary partner at Christianson CPAs, was there at the launch of our Twitter account last week and recognized our Twitter presence as “the newest way to inform our clients.” He, along with everyone here at Christianson CPAs, is enthusiastic about getting on board with this exciting social media platform. Our Twitter handle is @ChristiansonCPA. Christianson’s foray into Twitter marks an addition to our already solid presence in social media. We all look forward to the opportunities mediums like these provide us to help new and existing clients, now and in the future. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Read More...
BFC Speaker Highlight: Q&As with Steve Core
Q&A with Steve Core, board member for multiple ethanol plants Steve is featured in this year's Biofuels Financial Conference panel, Meaningful Reports for Financial Leaders. What is the more important decision(s) made by the board annually? What information do you utilize to make that (those) decisions? Communicate clearly with management about goals for the year with a time-line and naming who is responsible to complete the tasks. Boards need to have a board retreat each year to review the past year and set goals for next year and a one-to-five-year plan. What’s the critical difference for planning for long- versus short-term? For long term goals you need to be comfortable with the outlook for ethanol. If you are not, can you Read More...
Congressman Collin Peterson to Speak at Biofuels Financial Conference
This year’s Biofuels Financial Conference will include an appearance by Congressman Collin Peterson. Congressman Peterson represents Minnesota’s Seventh District and is a Ranking Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. Congressman Peterson has been a staunch supporter of the biofuels and agriculture industries and an advocate for renewable fuels initiatives in the U.S. The Biofuels Financial Conference offers leaders, decision-makers, and financial experts in the biofuels industry the chance to learn about new and developing issues affecting renewable fuels. Congressman Peterson’s appearance at BFC reflects the continuing importance biofuels have for the U.S. To learn more about the Biofuels Financial Read More...
C&A Hosting Overtime Rule Workshop September 15th
The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has looked to the experts at Christianson & Associates to communicate upcoming changes to federal overtime regulations to local businesses. The Department of Labor’s Overtime Final Rule goes into effect on December 1, 2016 and includes some major changes pertaining to local businesses. The threshold for all salaried employees has increased significantly and employers will need to review all salaried employees to make sure they are in compliance with the new regulations. To discuss the changes coming with the Overtime Final Rule and how these changes will affect local businesses, Christianson & Associates will be hosting a free workshop on September 15th from 7:30 to 9:00am at the Willmar Read More...
C&A to Host 12th Annual Biofuels Financial Conference
Christianson & Associates is hosting its 12th annual Biofuels Financial Conference October 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota. With this conference, C&A continues our legacy of working with the biofuels industry to build and sustain financial growth. “We have had the opportunity to be part of the Ethanol and Biodiesel industries’ development for the past 20 years,” says John Christianson of Christianson & Associates. “Helping our clients and these industries succeed is our primary purpose. The Biofuels Financial Conference lets us help companies interact with each other, to address the critical financial issues facing the industry.” The two-day conference provides simultaneous ethanol and Read More...
