Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted CPA Services in Bemidji, MN
Established in 1970, Miller McDonald has built a reputation as a trusted CPA firm serving Northern Minnesota. Our team of over 25 professionals combines technical expertise with personalized service, prioritizing client success through accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services. We maintain rigorous quality control through participation in the American Institute of CPAs' Peer Review Program, consistently earning unqualified opinions. Our commitment to continuous education ensures clients receive forward-thinking solutions aligned with evolving regulations.By balancing firm size with individualized attention, we deliver actionable financial insights tailored to each client's unique needs. Our growth reflects decades of fostering partnerships built on transparency, ethical standards, and measurable results. Clients benefit from streamlined processes including QuickBooks and Sage software implementation, cash flow optimization, and strategic succession planning. This approach has solidified our position as a regional leader in accounting excellence.
Services
Accounting Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Payroll Processing
Business Consulting
Estate Planning
Financial Forecasts
Cash Flow Analysis
IRS Representation
Software Implementation
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of accounting experience serving Northern Minnesota businesses.
- Our team of 25+ professionals maintains active CPA certifications and specialized training.
- We implement a rigorous quality control system verified through triennial peer reviews.
- Our firm offers tailored QuickBooks and Sage software implementation expertise.
- We provide strategic business succession planning developed through decades of local experience.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Services
Accounting Services
We deliver accurate financial statements and bookkeeping solutions tailored to business needs. Our services include general ledger maintenance, system setup, and compliance reporting. Clients receive timely, organized financial data to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
Audit Services
Our audit engagements provide comprehensive examination of financial records and internal controls. We deliver high-assurance reporting that meets regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and risk management practices for businesses of all sizes.
Tax Planning
We develop proactive tax strategies to minimize liabilities across individual and business entities. Services include year-round planning, return preparation for corporations and trusts, and representation during IRS audits to ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations.
Business Consulting
Our consultants help businesses optimize financial performance through entity selection, software implementation, and succession planning. We provide actionable insights on cash flow management, retirement planning, and operational improvements tailored to long-term business goals.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing and tax filings for growing businesses. Our services ensure accurate employee payments, tax withholdings, and compliance reporting while implementing controls to streamline payroll operations and reduce administrative burdens.
People
Jeremie Midboe
Managing Partner/CPA
With decades of public accounting experience, Jeremie Midboe leads Miller McDonald's strategic direction. He specializes in business advisory services and maintains active CPA certification through continuing education programs.
Chris Gruber
Shareholder/CPA
Chris Gruber provides audit and tax expertise to corporate clients. His 15+ years in public accounting focus on financial reporting compliance and tax optimization strategies for medium-sized businesses across Northern Minnesota.
Robert Maher
Manager/CPA
Robert Maher oversees audit engagements and tax planning services. He specializes in nonprofit organization compliance and business succession planning, leveraging his technical expertise to deliver client-focused solutions.
Jessica Patton
Manager/CPA
Jessica Patton manages accounting and consulting services for business clients. Her focus areas include QuickBooks implementation and financial forecasting, supporting clients' operational efficiency through technology-driven solutions.
Kevin Onstad
Shareholder/CPA
Kevin Onstad provides audit and tax services to diverse industries. With extensive experience in employee benefit plan compliance, he helps businesses navigate complex retirement and compensation planning requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle accounting services including financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, system setup, and compliance reporting tailored to businesses' specific needs.
How does your audit process work?
Our audit process involves comprehensive examination of financial records and internal controls, delivering high-assurance reports while identifying operational improvements and risk management opportunities.
Do you handle tax matters for businesses?
Yes, we offer tax planning, return preparation, and IRS representation services for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and nonprofit organizations across Northern Minnesota.
What consulting services are available?
We provide business entity selection, software implementation, succession planning, and cash flow management consulting to help clients achieve long-term financial goals.
How long have you served Northern Minnesota?
Miller McDonald has provided accounting services to Northern Minnesota businesses and individuals since our founding in Bemidji in 1970.
