Abdo

Congratulations to our incredible team of runners who recently completed the Ragnar Relay Minnesota! Covering nearly 200 miles over two days and one night from St. Paul to Duluth, embraced the challenge and had fun along the way. We're proud of you!

New Opportunity Alert in Scottsdale! Join the Abdo Financial Solutions team as our next Manager and help lead local governments on the path forward through effective financial management. We're looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on delivering high-quality client services in this growing market. Apply online today: https://abdosolutions.bamboohr.com/careers/252

We are thrilled and honored to once again be named one of the Top 200 Firms in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting.

Not only that, but we have also been recognized as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country - a true testament to this accelerated period of development for our firm, our employees, and our clients.

Here's to another big year of growth ahead!

Check out the full list of firms here: https://insidepublicaccounting.com/ipa-top-500-firms/ (and peep number 115 👀)

Happy National Intern Day! We appreciate all of the energy that our interns bring to our firm, and we're grateful for their many contributions - both past and present.

Fun fact: A few of our interns have grown with us and advanced to become partners. Thanks to all of our amazing interns!

Congratulations to partner Tara Torseth on winning Minnesota Society of CPAs' Excellence in Professional Development Award!

This award recognizes members who create exceptional educational programs for MNCPA. Tara's webinar on the topic of Minnesota Estate Tax was a hit, with attendees raving about her presentation of the subject matter. One participant even said, "Excellent Presentation. Highly recommend this presentation be repeated!"

We're so proud of Tara for exemplifying our commitment to growth and development.

Are you a tax professional with a knack for training and development? If so, here's your chance to make a difference! Abdo is hiring for this unique role that will allow you to share your expertise to support the growth and development of our tax team.

Look here for more details:
Edina - https://abdosolutions.bamboohr.com/careers/265
Mankato - https://abdosolutions.bamboohr.com/careers/296

Summer is flying by! Our offices will be closed tomorrow for the July 4th holiday, and on Friday, July 5. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 8.

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday!

Today we celebrated the retirement of three partners who have dedicated their careers to public accounting. Please join us in congratulating Greg Uphoff, Loran Hillesheim, and Doug McDonald, on their combined 120 years of service.

All three will hang up their hats on June 30th, with Doug transitioning out of full-time work and into a variable schedule through June 2025.

We extend our sincere thanks to Greg, Loran, and Doug, for their friendship, expertise, and tremendous contributions to our firm and clients. Well done, and happy retirement!

Our Mankato office location will remain closed tomorrow, June 25th, as we continue to monitor the evolving flood situation impacting our community.

We're kicking off summer by serving in our communities! Abdo recently enjoyed volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, supporting the Greater Mankato United Way's 10th Annual Men's Event, and prepping grocery bags for The Food Group. We're excited to keep the momentum going.

It was Summer Cookoff Challenge week! Who doesn't love a great summer salad? This month's cookoff challenge featured salads of all kinds--which begs the question, is a salad a salad if the main ingredient is candy? Our vote? A resounding yes!

We're happy to welcome our new summer interns to our Edina and Mankato offices! Representing the of Minnesota Twin Cities, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and University of St. Thomas, each one of these talented individuals will bring fresh perspectives to their teams.

Welcome aboard!

We enjoyed being part of the energy and excitement at this week's Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Annual Conference in Orlando. We're grateful to all who visited our Abdo booth to engage in trivia and explore our services to local governments. Congratulations, GFOA, on this successful national conference!

Do you thrive in a supportive environment and love making a difference? We're searching for talented individuals to join our growing team. Check out these exciting openings (or browse all our postings!) at https://abdosolutions.com/careers/current-openings/

It's time to update our summer schedule! Starting this week, our offices will be closing at noon on Fridays throughout the season. This gives our team the chance to embrace a little extra sunshine and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. We're still here for you Monday through Thursday, and Friday mornings.

Wishing you a fun summer ahead!

Congratulations to our newest team members who have officially earned their CPA designation! Justin Anderson, Adam Owens, Erik Johnson & Alex Trippel have put in the hard work and dedication, and we're thrilled to welcome them to the CPA ranks at Abdo.

We're proud to celebrate our Partner and COO, Jana Cinnamon, for her recent recognition at the 27th Annual Women in Business awards. This prestigious award, presented by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, honors influential women business leaders in the Twin Cities who are making an impact in their respective fields. Winners were selected based on their professional accomplishments as well as their community and industry involvement.

To read more about Jana's many achievements to date, look here: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/c/2024-women-in-business-honoree-profiles/24153/women-in-business-jana-cinnamon.html

Are you a tax professional with a knack for training and development? If so, here's your chance to make a difference! Abdo is hiring for this unique role that will allow you to share your expertise to support the growth and development of our tax team.

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The recent MASBO conference in Rochester, Minnesota, gave us a terrific opportunity to connect with school business officials from throughout the state. Our team offered presentations, played trivia with attendees at our exhibit booth, and organized a co****le tournament that attracted more than 35 competitive teams.

We're swinging into golf season! It was great connecting with Minnesota State University, Mankato alumni and staff at last week's Accounting Alumni & Friends Golf Event in St. Peter, Minnesota. Many of our talented employees and interns are proud Mavericks.

We're thrilled to share that Abdo has been named one of the "Best Firms for Technology for 2024" by Accounting Today! Our Director of IT, Carl Tiede, captures our sentiment - that while it's an honor to be recognized for our work to date, our efforts to improve our client and employee experience are just warming up.

Meet the Best Firms for Technology for 2024 Accounting Today's annual selection highlights some of the most cutting-edge practices in the country.

We're growing! And we're on the lookout for an HR professional to help support the people-first culture we're known for. If you're interested in joining an innovative firm with a collaborative team, you're in the right place.

Check out our Senior HR Generalist position where you can make a difference in our everyday HR processes and have a hands-on impact in performance management, employee relations, and more.

Find more details and apply today: https://abdosolutions.bamboohr.com/careers/302

Every day, our dedicated administrative team works tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping our firm running smoothly. From managing proposals to scheduling meetings to coordinating events, they handle a million tasks at once with a smile and a positive attitude.

On this , we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our talented and hard-working administrative team. Thank you!

Are you a tax professional with a knack for training and development? If so, here's your chance to make a difference! Abdo is hiring for this unique role that will allow you to share your expertise with everyone in our organization, from interns to partners. Look here for more details: https://abdosolutions.bamboohr.com/careers/265

If you were to ask the Abdo team how they describe our managing partner, Steve McDonald, you'd consistently hear words like "forward-thinking" and "innovative." So, we're delighted to learn that Forbes recognized these qualities and named Steve to their inaugural list of America's Top 200 CPAs!

Steve's commitment to enhancing the experience of both our employees and clients has been instrumental in driving our firm's growth and success. Please join us in celebrating this prestigious recognition. Congratulations, Steve!

A round of applause for our dedicated accountants and staff who have once again successfully navigated through another tax year this April 15. Your hard work, diligence, and expertise are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

It's ! Join us in celebrating and honoring the special bond we share with our beloved animal friends.

Want to give your pet a stylish look? Send us your pet's name and mailing address to [email protected], and we'll mail them an exclusive Abdo pet bandana!