Smith & Sem

Smith & Sem, Ltd. is a certified public accounting firm that has been providing a wide range of accounting and CPA-related services to clients across the country since 1988. Our primary focus has always been on meeting the needs of clients in the West Central Minnesota area, where we are located. Our firm is built on the principles of precise communication, ease of doing business, and providing a positive overall experience for our clients.

Michael Smith, the founder of the firm, started the business with the goal of providing high-quality accounting, tax, and CPA-related services to corporations, small businesses, and individuals. In 1994, he partnered with Fred Evenson to form Smith Evenson & Co. After the death of Fred Evenson in 2004, the name was changed to Michael R. Smith, Ltd. In 2015, Kyle A. Sem, CPA joined the firm as a partner, and the name was changed to Smith & Sem, Ltd. - Certified Public Accountants.

Services Offered

At Smith & Sem, Ltd. - Certified Public Accountants, we offer a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. These services include:

• Taxes: We provide personal or business income tax preparation and amended tax return services. Our goal is to make the tax preparation process as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients.
• Financial Management: We offer planning for our clients' financial futures, including business and personal projections, estimates, and more. Our goal is to help our clients make informed decisions about their finances.
• Payroll: We provide payroll processing, direct deposit, tax payment schedules, government reporting, workman's compensation, and more. Our goal is to make the payroll process as easy and efficient as possible for our clients.
• Accounting Services: We offer bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and more. Our goal is to help our clients keep accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• QuickBooks Training: We provide training on how to use QuickBooks to manage accounts. Our goal is to help our clients use this powerful tool to its fullest potential.
• Other Services: We also offer sales tax filings, 1095C filings, and 1099 reporting services. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our clients.

Our Team

Our team of experienced and educated professionals is dedicated to helping our clients with their financial needs. Our team includes Kyle Sem, CPA, Michael (Mike) Smith, CPA, and other support staff. Our team members have a wide range of experience and education, and they are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of accounting.

At Smith & Sem, Ltd. - Certified Public Accountants, we believe that giving back to the community is an important part of our mission. Our team members have volunteered with various non-profits in the area, including Rotary, Kiwanis, Sertoma Club, Elizabeth Lions Club, Business and Professional Women, Meals on Wheels, United Way, and many others.