About Our Firm
Our mission is to amplify the positive impact of private foundations and philanthropic families by providing specialized tax and accounting services that fit their unique needs.
Our values serve as our north star:
We help foundations reach a new ocean of possibilities through customized, efficient, and worry-free tax and accounting services.
Charity
We believe in the transformative power of empathy and generosity. Our impact is greater when charity is given to the needy and the suffering.
Fortitude
We believe that facing adversity with courage and strength helps people choose a more satisfying and meaningful path in life.
Community
We believe building strong personal connections based on trust and openness is critical for humanity to create a better world. Relationships must come first.
Learning
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey and is part of what it means to be human. As we learn we become more effective agents of positive change.
Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson is the founding principal of CPA KPA and has more than 12 years of experience working as a tax professional. While Kyle has broad experience helping non-profits, individuals, and businesses, he now focuses on serving the needs of private family foundations. In 2019, he founded this firm with the mission to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of private foundations. Kyle strongly believes in charity and fortitude and hopes to fulfill his role in helping to make the world a better place.
Kyle is a former public accounting professional with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. He earned a Master of Business Tax degree from the University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kyle is a certified public accountant registered with the Minnesota Board of Accountancy (cert. # 30201). As a young man in his twenties, Kyle lived and worked as an English teacher in Russia, Ukraine, and Ecuador and is fluent in Russian and Spanish.
Erika Granja
Erika is the office manager of CPA KPA. Erika can typically be found behind the scenes ensuring operations run smoothly handling phone calls, sending emails, overseeing supplies, juggling schedules, and whatever else it takes to keep CPA KPA on track. Fluent in Spanish, she brings not only her administrative experience but also a cheerful, comfortable demeanor that puts clients at ease. Erika adheres to a guiding principle without compromise – “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Erika does a great job explaining complicated subjects to clients without using technical jargon. In her spare time Erika enjoys spending time with her family as well as cooking, gardening, and reading.
Roxy
Roxy is in charge of office security at CPA KPA providing kisses when called upon. In her spare time she enjoys chasing after squirrels and begging at the table.
I know I can completely trust Kyle
I am not a tax accountant and I don’t have the time or expertise to do taxes. I had no idea I could actually enjoy working with an accountant until Kyle started helping me. I know I can completely trust Kyle and having him on my side really brings peace of mind during tax season. I highly recommend using CPA KPA to those thinking of seeking professional accounting services.
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