Grant M. Tentis, CPA, MBT
Tax Principal | Minneapolis Office
952-920-6603
AICPA
MNCPA
National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts
Treasurer of the Minnesota Construction Association
How Grant got here
- Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of St. Thomas
- Master of Business Taxation from the Carlson School of Management
- Joined the Smith Schafer Minneapolis practice with the merger of BPKZ in January 2017
How Grant approaches work
“Due to the ever-changing nature of federal and state tax laws, every year I learn something new to help my clients in their tax planning efforts. Each tax situation and client is unique. I enjoy helping my clients through tax planning changes in their business and with any new challenges or opportunities they may encounter.”
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