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Insights & Resources
Driven by personal passions, Abdo professionals dive deep into their individual areas of expertise and distill their knowledge to keep you fully informed.
Abdo Accelerate: Q&A with Nick Danger
Abdo Accelerate is a one-day event that gives prospective students a chance to see what working at a public accounting firm is really like. We sat down with Nick Danger to learn more about his journey with Abdo so far.
AI for internal controls: Practical uses for local governments
In this article, Abdo partner Bonnie Schwieger highlights how AI chatbot tools can help local government finance teams tackle more responsibilities than ever.
The road to growth: 4 key strategies for your independent auto dealership
In this article, Abdo partner and business advisor Jay Dunphy highlights four key strategies independent auto dealers can use to drive sustainable growth—despite challenging market conditions.
New Minnesota Tax Law Changes: Key impacts for businesses and individuals
This article summarizes key impacts for businesses and individuals created by the recent Minnesota Tax Law Changes.
Conference Recap: MCN’s 2026 Nonprofit Financial Conference
Over 500 nonprofit leaders attended this year’s Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Finance Conference, held with Propel Nonprofits, to address financial stability, board engagement, audit readiness, compliance, and year-end planning. Our team valued connecting with peers, sharing insights, and supporting nonprofit success. Read our full conference recap here.
The importance of graduation moments in an AI-driven world
Graduation is a true transitional moment; the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s something we rarely—if ever—experience in the workplace. Amid AI-driven change, perhaps now is a good time to ask ourselves: How can we create “graduation moments” within our teams? In this article, Abdo COO and partner Jana Cinnamon sheds light on how business leaders can make this happen.
Accounting for election judge pay: What Minnesota cities need to know
As we approach another busy election season, here are some basic items to remember about election judge wages.
A call to CPAs: Step into nonprofit leadership
In this article, Joe Wallis explains the challenges nonprofit organizations are facing right now and the unique opportunity CPAs have to step up in their communities.
The subtle but huge shift in accounting software you may not notice
For many organizations, accounting software isn’t something you think about until you’ve hit a wall with your current system. What worked perfectly a few years ago eventually becomes outdated. Software is the same way: it gets old, slows down, and stops working the way you need it to. The surprising part? You may already be at this point and not even realize it.
Sustainable independence: Our commitment to stewardship
In this article, Abdo Managing Partner Steve McDonald sheds light on what stewardship looks like at Abdo—and why it matters for the future.
Potential tariff refund opportunity: What importers should know
In this article, Abdo Manufacturing advisor and leader Tyler Petzel urges businesses to find out if they qualify for a recent Supreme Court decision offering U.S. importers the opportunity to potentially recover unauthorized tariffs.
Maximizing DAF gifts: 5 practical tips for nonprofit leaders
Maximizing on DAF gifts is a largely untapped fundraising opportunity for many nonprofits. In this article, Abdo Partner Steve Anseth, shares 5 tips for nonprofit leaders to better position their organization to receive DAF gifts.
