John Lawson, CPA Services in Minneapolis I SDK CPAs

John Lawson

Professional Experience

Mr. Lawson, a shareholder with the firm and managing shareholder, has over 25 years of experience in accounting and auditing. Mr. Lawson’s areas of specialization include manufacturing and wholesale businesses, closely-held companies, employee benefit plan audits and public owned enterprises. He also has significant experience in not-for-profit, including nursing homes. John is also the firm’s Director of Quality Control.

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Professional Certifications

Certified Public Accountant
Chartered Global Management Accountant

Education

University of Minnesota, School of Management, B.S.B. in Accounting

Professional Organizations

AICPA
MNCPA, Committee member 1991 to present, Legislative Issues, 1998 to present, Audit CPE Review
Allinial Global – Accounting Firm Association, Manufacturing/Distribution Steering Committee

Community Involvement

APICS, Minnesota, Twin cities chapter, Finance Committee
Senior Community Services board member
Seven Dreams Educational Foundation board member
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Committee

When I’m not working…

I’m usually spending time with family, volunteering, biking, or cooking dinner for my beautiful wife.

“Working with SDK has always been a reliable and satisfying experience. Everyone hates doing taxes, but I know when I file them each year with SDK they are doing everything they can to ensure it is filed correctly and will ensure the full amount I am owed on my tax return.”

- Client of SDK

“I appreciate the professionalism of staff as well as the timeliness in which work is completed. Communication has been very good as well! Thank you!”

“Our accountant, while new to working our account has been beyond terrific to work with. Her communication has been clear and very punctual – really excited to continue working with her!”

“Communication with John Lawson has always been fantastic! We love working with him and appreciate his care and attention to his clients.”

“For Teresa McAlpine, it was such a joy to work with you this year! I really appreciated your patience with me when I frequently checked on the progress of my tax return while I was very nervous during the start of the pandemic. I also really appreciate your professional demeanor and communication style. You were a very dependable and reliable person to work with during a very uncertain and challenging time. Thank you!”

“The role Nicole Brown plays in assisting our firm is of significant value. We have grown to trust her guidance and appreciate her knowledge and accessibility. Definitely someone we love working with and having on our “team” ”

“Outstanding service from Stan Eisenberg, and excellent staff in general!”

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