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Our History
To meet the needs of new clients, Michael Smith started in business in 1988 to provide accounting, tax and CPA-related services to corporations, small businesses and individuals throughout west central Minnesota. 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.
Michael R. Smith, Ltd is located in the historic library building on North Union Avenue
in Fergus Falls. The library was built in 1905 and survived the 1919 tornado that devastated the town of Fergus Falls. Michael’s office features an original fireplace and the building is one of the most well known buildings in Fergus Falls.
Our Staff
Michael R. Smith, CPA
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Education
• Alexandria Technical College, 1981
Experience
• Public Accounting 1981 - Present
Professional
• American Institute of CPA’s
• Minnesota Society of CPA’s
• Elijah Watt Sells Award Winner - top 113 of 72,000 in nation for November, 1987 CPA Exam |
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Community Involvement
• Board Member, Midstate Chapter, Minnesota Society of CPA’s
• Treasurer, Sunrise Rotary Club
• Trustee, Bethel Lutheran Church
• Past Treasurer and Board Member, Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce
• Treasurer, Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars
• Past Treasurer, Morning Son Christian School
Family
• Wife: Vicki
• Children: Heather, Derek and Ryan |
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Rebecca A. Bennett, CPA
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Education
• Augsburg College, 1996
Experience
• Public Accounting 1996 - Present
Professional
• Minnesota Society of CPA's
Community Involvement
• Member of the Fergus Falls Sertoma Club
• Board member, Lincoln Lutheran Church
Family
• Husband: Brent
• Children: Tanner and Hailey
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Kathy Compton - Office Manager
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Education
• Rasmusson College, 1988
Experience
• Public Accounting 1988 - Present
Family
• Husband: Don
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Deb Karsnia - Payroll Manager
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Education
•Fergus Falls Community College
Experience
• Public Accounting 1999 – Present
• Bookkeeping 1980’s – Present
• Retail Employment 1968-1980
Community Involvement
• Active Member, Fergus Falls Family Readiness Group
• Rehab Chairperson and Active Member, VFW Post 612
• Co Chair PPP Bike Run,
Fergus Falls Elks Club
Family
• Husband: Michael
• Children: Two adult sons
• Five grandchildren |
Vicki Smith - Front Office
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Education
• Alexandria Technical College 1982
Experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse 1982-Present
• Daycare provider
• Piano teacher
• Insurance agent
Community Involvement
• Past LaLeche League leader
• Past MOPS leader
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Active Member of Bethel Lutheran Church
Family
• Husband: Michael
• Children: Heather, Derek, Ryan
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