Alan L. Schafer, CPA


How he spends his time here.

Expertise

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business succession
  • Tax planning
  • Business valuations
  • Tax compliance for business and individuals
  • Consultation in general business matters

Industries

  • Small business
  • Real estate

How he got here
Bachelor of Science Accounting from Southwest State University
Joined the Rochester practice in 1976
Appointed managing shareholder in 1990

Member:

  • AICPA
  • MNCPA
  • Founding member of the Hiawatha Chapter of the MNCPA.

How he approaches his work
"Take the long term approach to serving the client.  If you do right by people in the short term, they'll stay with you for the long term."

How he spends his time elsewhere.

Al is a well established Rochester businessman with a long history of community and civic involvement. In the 30 years he has been in Rochester he as served on over twenty civic and nonprofit boards.

Al and his wife have enjoyed watching three children grow to adults.  Even better, grandkids are expanding the family size.  Family members are avid golfers and have been members of the Rochester Golf and Country Club for many years.  Al and his wife enjoy traveling and spending time in Florida.

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