About Us
This is what we believe
The firm was established in 1983 to provide outstanding service to our clients because of our personal dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality. At Michael J. Merritt, CPA, Ltd., your business is our number one priority, whether it be tax planning, financial statement preparation, accounting assistance or general business consulting. This all translates into a dedicated staff ready to service your needs.
Professionalism:
Our firm specializes in providing services to small to medium sized businesses and their owners. By combining expertise, experience and energy, each client receives close personal and professional attention.
Our commitment to high standards, service and specialized skills spells the difference between our outstanding performance, and that of other firms. We make sure that every client is served attentively.
Responsiveness:
We are responsive. Companies who choose us as their accountants rely on competent advice and fast, accurate service. We provide total financial services to individuals, small to medium sized businesses, and other agencies.
Quality:
An accounting firm is known for the quality of its services. Our reputation reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves.
Our primary goal is to be a trusted advisor available to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions.
Our approach to providing services
We treat your business and finances as we would treat our own.
Why chose us
Our firm is more than thirty years strong. We have decades of experience to add to your business and personal finances.
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Professional Services Offered:
Accounting: We offer a full range of accounting services, from financial audits to bookkeeping.
Tax Services: We can handle all your tax filings, represent you or your business in an audit. Assist in tax planning for the future.
Consulting Services: With many decades dealing with businesses, we can offer advice that will help you reach your goals.
Our Staff
Mike Merritt, CPA - A certified public accountant licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota. Mike has over 15 years of experience in industry and public accounting. His experience ranges from providing audit, review, compilation and tax services for business and non-profit organizations, to serving in various accounting positions in manufacturing and service organizations. He also has extensive experience using Quickbooks accounting software. He is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is a graduate of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. E-mail: mike@merritt.cpa
Robert L. Minkema, CPA - A certified public accountant licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy and is member of the Minnesota Society of CPA. Bob provides the firm with 40 plus years of experience in public accounting. His experience ranges from providing certified audit services, review services, compilation services, and general business consulting and tax services. He has served a wide range of clients from the governmental sector entities to privately held businesses. E-mail: bob@merritt.cpa