Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors

A big shoutout to Paylocity and Charlie for kicking off our morning with some delicious pancakes as a thank you to our amazing staff! ???? Your kindness definitely made our day sweeter. Charles Carpenter?? #TeamAppreciation #ThankYou #PancakePerfection #Paylocity #Grateful

Luck of the Irish? You’ve got it — especially with our expert tax team behind you! ???? Sláinte to a lucky St. Patrick’s Day from your BWK Team!

???? Happy Pi Day! ???? Today we celebrate the most irrational number, 3.14159... and all the endless possibilities it represents! Whether you're a math geek or just here for the pie ????, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this constant that connects math to the world around us. ?? Fun Fact: Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14th because the date 3/14 resembles the first three digits of Pi (3.14)! ?? What’s your favorite way to celebrate Pi Day? ?? Is it with a slice of pie or a dive into some fun math puzzles? #PiDay #Pi #MathIsFun #GeekyAndProud #EndlessPossibilities

Tax Season Boost: Coffee & Appreciation for Our Hardworking CPAs & other staff members! ??? Tax season is always a busy time for our team of dedicated CPAs & other staff members, and we wanted to take a moment to recognize their tireless efforts and commitment.?To help fuel their hard work and give them a well-deserved break, we treated the office to a Gondolier Coffee Barista—because every tax season hero deserves a little caffeine boost! Here’s to powering through tax season with great coffee and even greater teamwork! ???? #TaxSeason #Teamwork #EmployeeAppreciation #CPAs #CoffeeBreak #WorkplaceCulture #GondolierCoffee

?? We’re growing our team, and we’re thrilled to announce it! ?? We are beyond excited to introduce our newest team member, Kris Coates, who has come on board as our new Administrative Assistant! ?? Please join us in welcoming Kris to our Administrative Team. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to working with her. As we continue to grow, it's amazing to see how each new addition contributes to our success. Kris’s passion and commitment align perfectly with our values, and we can’t wait to see the impact she will make. #NewTeamMember #AdministrativeSupport #WelcomeAboard #Growth #TeamExpansion

Exciting times ahead at BWK! We're delighted to welcome Brennan to our team. As we expand and progress in 2025, adding talented individuals like Brennan reflects our dedication to innovation, excellence, and providing outstanding value to our clients. Here’s to even more growth, new partnerships, and achieving new milestones in 2025! ??

?? Are you attending the MN Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair this Wednesday? Be sure to stop by the BWK booth for some great conversations, valuable insights, and awesome swag! ???? We can't wait to see you there and chat about exciting opportunities! See you at the fair! ?? #MNPrivateColleges #JobFair #Internships #BWK #CareerOpportunities #Swag #Networking Event Details: Minnesota Private Colleges' Job & Internship Fair Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall A 1301 Second Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55403 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM

It was another Full-House at the 12th Annual M&A and Capital Markets event, jointly sponsored with FEI Twin Cities! The event provided the perfect environment for knowledge and networking. Special thanks go to FEI and PDA leader Jay Trumbower, MBA, CPA, our emcee and driving force behind all 12 annual editions of this successful event! Our expert presenters from our Deal Makers Panel included Sima Griffith with Aethlon Capital, Elizabeth Lilly with the Pohlad Companies, Jared Brown with Norwest Equity Partners and Nii Quaye with the Vermillion Group. Expert Presenters from our Deal Story Panel included Shane Slominski with Tonka Bay Equity Partners, Justin Jovle with Orange Tree Employment Screening, Kam Kielhorn and Ryan Dotson, also with Tonka Bay and Nate Pearson with Bremer Bank. Our expert panelists for the capital markets and M&A update session included Joe Housman with Brown & Brown Insurance, Maureen Lesak Flener with Bank of America and Kevin O'Neill, CPA, CVA with Baker Tilly. PDA MN thanks our FEI colleagues plus our PDA-MN GOLD Chapter Sponsors: Chartwell Financial Advisory, Huntington National Bank and Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting, our SILVER Chapter Sponsors: Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors, and Brown & Brown Insurance and our BRONZE Chapter Sponsors - The Bailey Group, Highland Bank, Lyman Executive Search and Savills North America. For PDA-MN, the event was produced by your PDA-MN Exec Committee President, Amy Fredregill, Vice President Margrette Newhouse and Committee Members: George Boyadjis, CPA, MBA, FHFMA, Beth LaBreche, Lenny Newman, Paula Phillippe, Kathleen Pytleski, Jay Trumbower, MBA, CPA, Libby Utter and Jim Zuehlke. ?

BWK & Nexus Solutions Partnered for February Red Cross Blood Drive! ?? Monday, BWK and Nexus Solutions came together to host a successful Red Cross Blood Drive—and we’re so grateful for everyone who showed up to donate! ???? The need for blood donations has been especially urgent in the wake of the devastating California wildfires. With hospitals and first responders working tirelessly, the demand for blood remains incredibly high. ???? Thanks to all of you who stepped up, your contributions are helping to save lives and support recovery efforts in affected areas. Together, we made a real impact! ?? If you missed it but still want to help, consider donating at a nearby Red Cross location. Every donation counts! #BloodDrive #RedCross #SaveLives #BWK #NexusSolutions #CaliforniaFires #DonateBlood

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