Christianson, PLLP is excited to announce that they have merged in DM Hoffbeck PLLC effective January 1, 2023. This merger combines the best attributes of two firms here in West Central Minnesota to provide more quality services to our client base and more opportunities for our current and future team members. Joel Gratz, Managing Partner commented “The Partners of Christianson PLLP want to welcome Dennis Hoffbeck and his team from DM Hoffbeck PLLC into our family of service providers. This merger was a natural fit for both Firms and will broaden our service footprint in West Central Minnesota. Christianson PLLP has deep roots within the communities we serve, including our niche industries of agriculture and manufacturing that are the Read More...
2022 Tax Newsletter
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Biogas Compliance 101
Biogas production has been used domestically for decades as a way to manage millions of tons of food, water, and animal waste. Biogas systems recycle waste and produce energy, preventing emissions from entering the atmosphere and nutrients from entering waterways, creating healthier soil, and providing renewable energy. The United States has over 2,000 biogas production sites spread across all 50 states, and several compliance programs provide incentives for renewable natural gas production due to its environmental and energy benefits. Christianson’s team of compliance experts provides verification for renewable natural gas under many of these programs. Continue reading to learn more about biogas and renewable natural gas and how Read More...
Meet Our Expert: Zach Hauser
Title: Compliance Supervisor How long have you worked at Christianson PLLP? I worked as an intern during the Spring of 2015 and started as a full-time staff accountant in December 2015. What are your areas of expertise? I started out working in the Compliance and Audit departments with a focus on the renewable fuels industry and over the years I have become specialized in the Renewable Fuels Standard RIN attest and the Low Carbon Fuels Standard verification work. What is your educational background? I graduated from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota with bachelor of science degrees in accounting and banking/finance. I also hold current credentials as a lead verifier under the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (CA), Read More...
DEED Announces $97M to Boost Small Business
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that the agency had secured $97 million in new funding to support small businesses. This second wave of funding aims to provide direct loans to newer businesses that are technologically innovative. DEED is now accepting applications, which can be found in their Small Business Hub. Per DEED, all “applicants must be seeking equity investments in a funding round that includes at least one venture capital fund or accredited investor.” The loans will be between $100,000 and $400,000. To be eligible, all participating businesses must meet a variety of criteria outlined in the application process including the primary business must include one or more of the Read More...
Q&A with our newest CPA, Karlee Kern
Come learn about Karlee Kern and why she choose a career in Public Accounting and Christianson PLLP! Read More...
Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Pathway Validation
Carbon Capture and Sequestration continues to pick up speed with more interest than ever before in the race to decarbonize. The United Nations reports that more than 1200 companies and more than 70 countries have committed to net-zero carbon emissions targets. Helping to fuel some of these efforts in the United States, in July the Department of Energy announced a Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with $2.6 Billion in funding to support additional carbon capture projects and decarbonize power generation. As climate tech rapidly evolves with new carbon removal investments frequently being announced, we see firsthand the growing demand for effective carbon reduction strategies. At Christianson, we are thrilled to be on the frontlines helping Read More...
Meet Our Expert: Josh Eid-Ries
Title: Compliance Auditor for Renewable Energy How long have you worked at Christianson PLLP? I joined Christianson in February 2021 What service lines do you manage and support? My current work focuses on helping our clients with Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) validations and verifications as well as Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) RIN attestations. I also lead the Carbon Capture + Sequestration program implementation and the expansion of consulting services for ESG reporting and Voluntary Carbon Markets. What is your educational background? I earned a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I will earn my California Air Resources Board LCFS Lead Verifier accreditation in October Read More...
Ask the Experts – IRA Overview
Ask The Experts Segment On September 9th, 2022, Joel Gratz, Managing Partner here at Christianson, and Rebecca Johnson, CPA, Tax Manager, and inhouse Tax Guru joined Bill on KWLM during the "Ask the Experts" segment. This month, Joel, Rebecca, and Bill took a minute to chat a little about what the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act contains. Listen Here! Read More...
Congratulations to John Christianson on Well-Deserved Award of Excellence Recognition
We are proud to announce that John Christianson received the 2022 Award of Excellence on June 14, 2022 at the world’s largest ethanol conference, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, technical advisory and/or development activities. As a young certified public accountant in the early 1980s, John gained experience and made meaningful connections during the challenging farm crisis years. In the early ’90s, he started working with a farmer co-op in Benson, Minnesota, helping with the formation of what would eventually become the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. ethanol plant. That project became a turning Read More...
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