Partners & Directors
Aaron Thomas: Partner
CPA, CITP, CISA, CISM
As Partner, Aaron Thomas is in charge of everything IT and all other computer problems. He spends most of his day fixing problems with hosting, security, hardware, software and accounting programs. Aaron has a BS in accounting from Mankato State University.
Professional and Community Activities
- AICPA
- MN Society of CPAs
Personal
What’s your favorite number?
80
What would you be doing if you weren’t an accountant?
Fishing on a small northern Minnesota lake.
What’s your current goal outside of Copeland Buhl?
To travel more, especially to the Caribbean.
Areas of Focus (Services)
- Accounting/ERP Systems
- SOC Engagements
- Hardware and Server Consulting and Support
Areas of Focus (Industries)
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Professional Services
- Recent Articles
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7/09/2018
IRS Scam Emails and Phone Calls
We have been contacted by several clients recently who received scam emails or phone calls “from the IRS”. Scammers will impersonate the IRS by sending emails which look like they are from the IRS or display caller ID which indicates...Read More -
6/12/2018
What CPAs need to know about SOC
System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting has been around for many years, but there remains some confusion about when and how to use it. Financial auditors use SOC reports to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls around financial systems. Businesses...Read More -
12/13/2017
Data Breach Best Practices
It seems like data breaches are becoming more frequent. For large organizations, they can absorb the cost of these mishaps. This is not the case with small and medium businesses. The average breach will cost a business over $6 million. ...Read More - View Blog