David Mol, CPA was awarded the 2016 Thomas J. Moran Award for excellence in governmental finance.
Government
Maintain Excellence in Serving Your Citizens
You have a responsibility to provide accurate and meaningful information to your constituents as well as other internal and external stakeholders. You also need your government entity to run as efficiently and effectively as possible, while meeting all the necessary compliance requirements. The Redpath and Company government team is committed to focusing on the details, trends, and changing accounting standards and regulations so you can keep your focus where it belongs—serving your communities and their citizens.
Get Personal Attention and Eliminate Surprises
Redpath and Company CPAs and consultants will understand the unique aspects of your operations—providing a resource for your team beyond the annual audit. You’ll have year-round access to a team of professionals dedicated to working with government entities. This means you can get answers to your questions as they arise, so you can eliminate surprises and make better, more informed decisions. Whether you want a single audit, assistance with GASB implementation, or guidance regarding accounting standards, your Redpath and Company client manager is held accountable to providing the high level of attention you deserve.
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Specialized Services
Financial Statement Audit
Single Audit
GASB Implementation
Debt Services Studies
Utility Rate Studies
Cost Allocation Studies
GASB 68 work papers and journal entries
CAFR Preparation Assistance, Including Government-Wide Conversion
Sales and Payroll Tax Services
Internal Control Evaluations
Agreed-Upon Procedure (AUP) Engagements
- Compliance with Developer Agreements
- Cash Handling Best Practices
- Police Evidence/Property Room Procedures
Redpath Insights
Entities Served
Cities/Towns
Counties
School Districts / Charter Schools
Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
Community and Economic Development Authorities
Fire Relief Associations
Watershed Districts
Cable Commissions
Tribal Government
Association Involvement
AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
Minnesota Association of County Officers
Minnesota Association of County Auditors, Treasurers, and Financial Officers
Team Certifications and Awards
AICPA Single Audit Certification
Several of the members on our government industry have single audit certifications. See below for the team members and their corresponding certifications.
Andy Hering
Melissa Johnson
Cathy Lydon
Cathy Lydon, CPA
Audit Director, Client Manager
Email: clydon@redpathcpas.com
Phone: 651-255-9337
Contact Cathy Lydon
We know you have many options when it comes to accounting firms in St. Paul or the Twin Cities area, and we know we’re not the right fit for everyone—but when you’re ready to start a conversation, we’ll be ready to listen. 
REDPATH INSIGHTS
- Cash vs. Accrual Accounting and Their Impact on Cash FlowJune 15, 2021 - Cash is king for most – if not all – companies, and the ability to defer income taxes frees up cash and makes it available for reinvestment in the business. Moreover, maintaining a healthy reserve can sometimes mean the difference between surviving and thriving. So why pay the government early?
- You Could Probably Claim the R&D Tax Credit – Here's HowJune 4, 2021 - If your company does any research and development (R&D), the R&D tax credit can minimize your tax liability. But it's not just for manufacturers and engineers. In fact, you probably do more qualifying R&D work than you think, regardless of your industry.
- MN Legislature: PPP and Unemployment Benefits May Be Excluded From MN TaxesMay 20, 2021 - Minnesota State leaders in the Legislature and Governor Tim Walz have announced their intent to allow both $10,200 of unemployment benefits and all proceeds from forgiven PPP loan applications to be excluded from income in determining the taxpayer’s tax obligation to the State as part of their latest state budget deal.