John W. Edson, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA
Tax & Business Valuation Principal | Minneapolis Office
952-920-6603
AICPA
MNCPA
American Council of Engineering Companies
Chairman of the Board of SPEDCO, an SBA Certified Development Company
Institute of Certified Management Accountants
National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Vice chairman for International Mission of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
How John got here
- Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Minnesota
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Public Service Award – 2010
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Distinguish Service Award – 2012
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors 2000 – 2007, Chair 2005 – 2006
- BPKZ Shareholder from 1986 – 2016
BPKZ - Joined the Smith Schafer Minneapolis practice with the merger of BPKZ in January 2017
How John approaches work
“I cannot imagine doing anything else. Working with closely held businesses and their owners to increase their wealth is exciting. I enjoy seeing a business start, progress through its life cycle and return benefits to the owners.”
Related Service Resources
Metrics & Benchmarking for Manufacturing Companies
Due to the disruption in the global markets and forced shutdowns, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to conditions that negatively affected most manufacturers. Noticeable effects of the pandemic include weak commodity prices, trade tensions, and restrictions, such as with Canada.
Steps to Organize for Tax Preparation
As we approach the end of the year, Smith Schafer would like to help you reduce the stress related to filing taxes. It is important to organize your receipts, forms, and other documents well before tax time.
Live Webinar Recording: Business Updates & Tax Reducing Strategies
On December 1, 2021 we held a free live webinar discussing the Business Updates & Tax Reducing Strategies. You can click to video below to watch the webinar replay or used the button below to download the presentation slides.