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Aaron Nielsen

Aaron Nielsen

Principal

Phone: 952-224-1627
Email: anielsen@lbcarlson.com

Education

  • BS in Accounting, Southwest State University

Professional Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
  • Member of the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
  • Member of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO)
  • Member of the Minnesota Chapter of Government Finance Officers Association (MnGFOA)

Responsibilities

Aaron Nielsen specializes in meeting the unique accounting needs of school districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities. His previous professional experience as an Assistant Director of Business Services for a school district brings him deep insight into this clientele’s specific needs and operations. Parlaying this understanding to professional accounting, Aaron has conducted audits of these groups, including those required for their associated federal financial assistance programs. He has also helped this clientele in budget development, operational reviews, cash flow projection, process evaluation, and audit manual development. In addition, Aaron has also conducted commercial audits, compiled tax returns, and performed monthly compilations.

Business Experience

  • Annual audits of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
  • Audits of federal financial assistance programs of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
  • Management consulting services, including revenue projection review, budget development, operational reviews, cash flow projections, management negotiations costing, and management processes.
  • Assists city clients to obtain and retain Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
  • Assists school district clients to obtain and retain Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
  • Assistance in the development of audit manuals for cities, school districts, fire reliefs, and federal financial assistance programs.
  • Audits of various nonprofit organizations, including charter schools, nursing homes, churches, and educational foundations.
  • Annual audits of commercial entities, including preparation of tax returns and monthly compilations.

Professional History

  • Previous: Principal – Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Previous: Assistant Director of Business Services – ISD No. 197, West Paul

Interests & Hobbies

When not in the office, he enjoys gatherings with family and friends. Aaron also appreciates spending time at the lake, fishing, golfing, enjoying nice meals, and going to live events (comedy shows, the theater, Minnesota sporting events, concerts).

Location: Minneapolis
Services: Assurance & Attest, Consulting
Industries: Governmental