We Help Our Clients Using Four Main Steps:
We talk: First, we’ll get to know you and find out about your business, your needs, and your goals. We can’t wait to sit down with you. After all, we hope we’ll work together for many years to come.
Taking Stock: Next, we’ll look at your resources. That’s our financial starting point for the journey to success.
We Make a Plan to Help You Flourish: Then it’s time to make a plan that will help you reach your goals in a cost-effective, timely way.
Monitor and Adjust: As we proceed, we’ll keep a close eye on things and adjust your plan as needed. Your life and needs might change. Tax laws and the financial scene are continually evolving. Flexibility ensures you’ll get the most out of your money as situations change.
We ensure your plan meets today’s needs, not yesterday’s. New rules or regulations might work in your favor if someone’s keeping watch, ready to help you make adjustments to impact your bottom line.
That, of course, is our job, because there’s one thing that won’t change: We’ll always have your back, using our experience, partnerships, and expertise to your best advantage.
Tax Planning & Compliance in Edina, Minneapolis
WHO WE ARE
Rapacki + Co is a CPA firm in Edina, Minnesota, focused on serving your unique needs. We assist in building a financial future with your goals in mind. We keep things simple and give personal service without excessive fees or complications. At Rapacki + Co., our goal is to make your life easier by offering the resources that benefit your life & business.
A client-focused relationship is our priority from the top down. Our founding principal, Joe Rapacki, Jr., CPA, has a passion for his work & business. He has more than 20 years of public accounting experience and understands the challenges of executives, small business owners, young families, and retirees. Whether it’s tax planning, payroll, or financial accounting, his experience and wisdom are indispensable. He is committed to assisting you in achieving your financial goals.
Joe holds master’s degrees in Taxation and Professional Accounting, while consistently continuing his education through professional development in order to stay current with the changes in the tax arena. As an entrepreneur and family man, Joe’s life experience gives him the wisdom to understand diverse tax situations.
WHAT WE DO
Rapacki and Co. is dedicated to being your home for all Big Picture tax planning needs, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, training, small business consulting, IRS issues, and financial planning expertise through a partnership with 360 Financial.
This is our promise to our clients to keep building and improving in order to design a financial life that is less complicated and more accessible, with all the added benefits of our Big Picture accounting services. We want to support you in every facet of your finances, from insurance, investing, retirement, and, of course, tax planning.
Rapacki and Co.are members of the Private Companies Practice Section of the AICPA’s Division for CPA Firms. Our work product and quality controls are regularly examined and certified by an expert group of CPAs. We stand by our reputation and are happy to share the results with you.
We believe the value we provide is not in the time spent processing your returns, but in the impact our work has on your finances and peace of mind.
CLIENT-CENTERED FOCUS
Client-centered focus means:
- Responsive-communicates clearly the requirements and responds in a quick, yet accurate manner to any questions.
- Empathetic to the situation of the client, with a determination to understand and explain any concerns that may arise.
- Adaptable, being able to adjust financial goals to the specific needs and life changes of the client.
- Diligent-a motivation to prioritize the needs and goals of the client while working towards complete client satisfaction.
Small Business Solutions
Today is the best preparation for what tomorrow may bring.
Whether you are starting a business or have an established business, Rapacki + Co. has the knowledge and resources to help you create or improve a successful enterprise.
We’ll help you make decisions important for a sound business strategy. Your strategy might include:
● Entity selection and support in starting a new business.
● QuickBooks setup and training.
● Accounting for businesses. This includes bookkeeping, assistance with payroll, payroll taxes, and support in preparing financial statements.
● Comprehensive tax services. We’ll make sure you take advantage of all of the deductions to minimize your taxes.
● Retirement plan selection.
Every penny counts when you’re building a business on your own or even if you have a team of employees. You need to know what your expenses are, including what’s going out, what’s coming in, and what you should prepare for in the future. That’s a lot of work for a business owner to take on by themselves, and in most cases, an in-house accountant isn’t fiscally feasible.
Ensure you get the accounting assistance you need by working with our firm. Rapacki + Co. can handle the numbers, so you can get back to focusing on providing your customers with the best products and services you have to offer.
