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About Our Founder

 

Barbara J. Steinhauser, CPA - Minneapolis CPABarbara J. Steinhauser, CPA

Barb has been a CPA since 2000, she has over 20 years of experience in her accounting career. After a two year stint in the U.S. Army, she worked full time in accounting while putting herself through college full time at night. She is very dedicated to the accounting profession and demonstrates high ethical standards as well as setting high expectations of herself, her professional image and the quality of her work.

Barb has a degree in Accounting with a minor in Computer Science. She graduated from Allentown College of St. Francis DeSales, located in Pennsylvania. After graduation Barb held a Senior Accountant position in Public Accounting, managing client accounts. She also held controller positions in various industries. Most recently she was the Capital Markets Accounting Manager and Vice President at Piper Jaffray & Co.

 

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

BS in Business Administration, Cum Laude (Major - Accounting; Minor - Computer Science),Allentown College St. Francis DeSales, Center Valley, PA.


PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Minnesota Board of Accountancy, Active
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy, Active
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, Active
Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA), American College of Forensic Examiners, Active


AFFILIATIONS

  • Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member & Secretary of the Board of Directors
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, Member
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Member
  • American College of Forensic Examiners, Member
  • Becker CPA Review Course, Instructor

    PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

    1987 - United States Army

    1992 - Cliff Inn Hotel, El Paso, TX, Controller

    1994 - Air Products & Chemicals, Inc, Allentown, PA, Accounting Technician

    1997 - Wisler, Pearlstine, Talone, et.al., Blue Bell, PA, Accounting Manager

    1998 - Pressman, Ciocca, Smith, LLP, Hatboro, PA, Senior Accountant

    2000 - Resnick, Amsterdam, Leshner, P.C., Blue Bell, PA, Senior Accountant

    2001 - Chapel Steel Company, Fort Washington, PA, Controller

    2003 - Knox Consulting Group, Philadelphia, PA, Controller

    2005 - Piper Jaffray & Co., Minneapolis, MN, Vice President, Capital Markets Accounting Manager

    2009 - Barbara J. Steinhauser, CPA, P.L.C., Minneapolis, MN, Principal


    WORK EXPERIENCE

    • Financial Accounting analysis and technical research (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
    • Business Valuations
    • Derivative & Structured Product Accounting
    • Financial Service Sales & Trading Accounting
    • M&A; Advisory & Public Finance Accounting
    • Growing knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Create, implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures
    • Sarbanes Oxley
    • Preparation of Financial Statements with and without Disclosures
    • Preparation of High Net worth Personal Statements of Financial Condition
    • Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
    • Compilations, Reviews & Audits
    • Tax Returns (Individuals, Partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations and Trusts)
    • Preparation of work papers for Business Valuations
    • Preparation of work papers and analysis for divorce cases
    • Payroll, Payroll Taxes and year end payroll reporting

    INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

    Construction, distribution, manufacturing, law firms, financial services, assisted living, hospitality, high net-worth individuals, medical/dental, restaurant/bar.

    INTERESTS

    Enjoy spending time with family and friends, dog lover, devoted skydiver, enjoys white-water rafting and white sandy beaches.

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