Mark Cossette | BGM CPA | Minnesota CPAs and Advisors

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Mark A. Cossette is a Principal of Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer. Mark has more than 20 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and their closely-held businesses. He works with clients in a wide variety of industries, including, contractors and construction; real estate developers; manufacturers and wholesalers; and service companies, including architects, attorneys, advertising companies, physicians, and consulting companies.

With a focus on helping clients retain more of their profits, Mark performs thorough and proactive tax planning to ensure that there are no “tax surprises” upon filing of the returns. Mark works with all forms of entities and is available to assist in selecting the appropriate entity for clients’ business activities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal and Member of the Board of Governors
Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, Certified Public Accountants
Bloomington, Minnesota
August 2005 – Present

Tax Director
RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1994 – August 2005

Controller
International Gaming Management, Inc.
1991 – 2004

Controller
Darrel A. Farr Development Company
1990-1991

Accountant
Silverman Olson Thorvilson & Kaufmann
1987 – 1990

LICENSING, MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS

Received Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in 1987
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Minnesota

EDUCATION

Diploma, Pelican Rapids High School, 1983
B.A. degree in Accounting, Moorhead State University, 1987

Mark Cossette, CPA

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