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Jim Eichten

Jim Eichten

Principal

Phone: 952-224-1628
Email: jeichten@lbcarlson.com
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Education

  • BA in Accounting, University of St. Thomas

Professional Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
  • Member of the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
  • Member of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO)
  • Member of the Minnesota Chapter of Government Finance Officers Association (MnGFOA)

Responsibilities

Since the start of his career in 1989, Jim Eichten has specialized in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting services for clients in governmental and nonprofit organizations. During this time, Jim has provided service to a variety of institutions, helped organizations earn and retain industry certifications, and consulted on financial management issues. In each of these situations, and for every client project, his focus is to provide solutions that are thorough, tailored to clients’ unique needs, and that adhere to the most stringent standards.

Business Experience

  • Annual audits of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
  • Audits of federal financial assistance programs of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
  • Management consulting services, including internal control studies, operational and procedural reviews, cash flow projections, and revenue projections.
  • Assists city clients to obtain and retain Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
  • Assists school district clients to obtain and retain Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
  • Assistance in the development of audit manuals for cities, school districts, fire reliefs, and federal financial assistance programs.
  • Audits of nonprofit organizations mainly charter schools.

Professional History

  • Previous: Managing Partner – Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Previous: Senior Accountant – Pannell Kerr Forster, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Interests & Hobbies – Travel, spectator sports, and bird watching. When not in the office, he enjoys golf, skiing, hiking, family, and being a grandpa.

Location: Minneapolis
Services: Assurance & Attest, Consulting
Industries: Governmental