Business Consulting

Set a goal. Gain leverage.

Our team works closely with you to gather and examine historic trends, determine best practices and compile prospective financial statements. Comprehensive bookkeeping services and payroll support help your business run smoothly while monitoring short- and long-term cash flow and providing timely, accurate data. We also support succession planning for both family-owned and privately held ventures and investments.

When we finish our analysis of your situation, you will know every detail was covered and our recommendations are based on facts. Best of all, you will feel confident and well prepared to move left, right or straight ahead.

Business Consulting Services:

Outsourced Accounting Services
Payroll Support Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Buying and Selling Agreements
Budgeting and Cash Flow Analysis
Succession Planning
Projections and Other Financial Analysis
Litigation Support
Cost Segregation Studies
Legal Entity Analysis and Selection
Accounting Software Consulting
Fraud Evaluation and Examination Services

CORE INDUSTRIES SERVED:

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you develop a tax plan to maximize cash flow with minimum liability.

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“Smith Schafer’s thorough internal audit of our processes and systems was a critical factor in helping our organization move forward with a decision to purchase practice management and medical records software. We purchased the software more than two years ago and have successfully managed the issues that Smith Schafer pointed out in the audit.”

Brad Lohrbach | Executive Director, Family Service Rochester - Rochester, MN
“When Smith Schafer makes recommendations or lays out our options, I am always confident that their analysis of the situation is thorough and correct. They don’t shoot from the hip.”

Brad Lohrbach | Executive Director, Family Service Rochester - Rochester, MN
“Since 1995 we have been approached by other CPA firms and have occasionally put our audit out to bid, but Smith Schafer is always the one we choose. They understand the complexities of our business, and their professionalism is outstanding.”

Brad Lohrbach | Executive Director, Family Service Rochester - Rochester, MN
“I have worked with Smith Schafer directly and indirectly since 1979. I've always felt comfortable and confident in the work they do. Smith Schafer knows the law, the regulations and the rules that support our business.”

Bruce Dischinger | VP and COO, Minnesota Coaches Group - Minneapolis, MN
“We recently made a small company acquisition. Smith Schafer did a good job with the analysis, helping look at how the financials appeared on paper versus how they likely would have appeared as a part of our operations…it was a smooth process and a comfortable one in spite of a short timeline. We closed with all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed and were confident in the results.”

Bruce Dischinger | VP and COO, Minnesota Coaches Group - Minneapolis, MN
“We just had a three-year, random tax audit for our largest company, and in the end we owed a very insignificant amount for a three-year period. I believe our clean, professional, and detailed accounting methods, along with advice/oversight from Smith Schafer (including having their people walking the State through the audit), are the main reasons we always come out well.”

Bruce Dischinger | VP and COO, Minnesota Coaches Group - Minneapolis, MN
“Over the last few years we've taken more of the basic accounting work and financials in-house and used Smith Schafer at a higher level of analysis. We are getting professional, sophisticated oversight and advice that helps us move forward and manage growth.”

Bruce Dischinger | VP and COO, Minnesota Coaches Group - Minneapolis, MN
“I have a sense of trust and comfort with Smith Schafer. Reliability is a strong value for them along with honesty and integrity.”

Jo Reinhardt | CEO/President, Industrial Louvers, Inc. - Delano, MN
“Smith Schafer takes care of my needs on a personal and professional level. They prepare my personal returns, the returns for a couple other partnerships, as well as our corporate returns. When I have personal investing or tax questions, or needs for the business, they answer my questions or concerns with sound advice and don't send me off on tangents or into risky ventures uninformed. They have always been available to discuss my needs.”

Jo Reinhardt | CEO/President, Industrial Louvers, Inc. - Delano, MN
“Smith Schafer offers absolutely consistent service. I have no reason to go anywhere else.”

Jo Reinhardt | CEO/President, Industrial Louvers, Inc. - Delano, MN
“With their three Minnesota office locations, Smith Schafer has diverse expertise. They are able to lay out different scenarios. They have the ability to be advisors versus other accountants who just spit out tax returns.”

Paul Siewert | President, Siewert Construction/Star Realty - Hastings, MN
“I am not interested in cutting corners. When it comes to taxes, I want to pay my fair share and keep the skeletons out of the closet. Smith Schafer has always been honest and upfront about what needs to be done. They are very straightforward.”

Paul Siewert | President, Siewert Construction/Star Realty - Hastings, MN
“Smith Schafer is easy to work with. They explain things in terms I can understand. I completely trust their work."

Ruth Stoyke | Owner, Harbor View Cafe - Red Wing, MN
“Smith Schafer really knows our business well. They are professional, prompt and communicate well. I can tell them things in confidence and trust they’ll keep it that way."

Ruth Stoyke | Owner, Harbor View Cafe - Red Wing, MN
“Locally there is no one that has as many resources as Smith Schafer. Even though we work with the Red Wing office, we have access to the entire Smith Schafer team in their other locations.”

Steve Staats | COO/CFO, Hiawatha Medical, Inc. - Red Wing, MN
“We've grown to a 200-employee business. Smith Schafer keeps up on the state and IRS regulations for us so we don’t have to do that internally. This allows us to focus on what we do best for our clients, families and employees.”

Steve Staats | COO/CFO, Hiawatha Medical, Inc. - Red Wing, MN
“When Smith Schafer puts their name on something, you know it’s right. They're honest. Anything that comes out of that firm is done at an A+ level.”

Steve Staats | COO/CFO, Hiawatha Medical, Inc. - Red Wing, MN
“Smith Schafer has conducted the audit of our 403(b) plan. We are very pleased with their performance, efficiency and knowledge. The Smith Schafer team has been easy to work with and has earned our trust and confidence by demonstrating value though their ability to provide high quality services in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. The entire staff is fully responsive and dedicated.”

Lynn Sorenson | Minnesota Valley Action Council - Mankato, MN

Set a goal. Gain leverage.