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Bites of Knowledge: Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)

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Join us for the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders Luncheon as we dive into the essential topic of personal wealth. If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, this interactive session will introduce you to the #1 financial planning and wealth-building approach. Learn to use financial tools that will help you understand and drive your personal wealth, while making smarter financial decisions. Attendees will receive a Personal Finance Workbook, and the session will include a Q&A with a financial professional to address any questions you may have.

Don’t miss this opportunity to increase your financial knowledge and take actionable steps toward a more secure financial future.

FREE Luncheon, bring a friend!

More about the presenter: 

Paul E. Kloster

Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus.

After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in asset-based lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California.

In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010.

In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed.

Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Minnesota. Paul E. Kloster Paul brings over 30 years of financial experience to Accounting Services clients. The experience - obtained in a range of industries – has produced skills that Paul uses in every engagement. The skills combine a financial business perspective and information sharing focus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Paul started his accounting career in assetbased lending with Norwest Business Credit (NBC) in 1981. Paul’s career transitioned to food distribution in 1984 as Controller for Minnesota Boxed Meats, an NBC client. Leaving food distribution for the Marketing Communications industry, Paul served in senior financial roles for two firms in the 1990’s. Paul contributed to leadership teams that directed tactics to maintain growth and profitability. In 1996, Paul completed the MBA program at the University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. In 2001, Paul became Business Manager for a publishing firm in the Business Valuation industry. Financial support involved confirming subscription revenue and establishing cost controls as the firm transitioned from paper to digital publications. Paul returned to Minnesota and was Accounting Manager for 2 consulting firms from 2003 to 2010. In 2010, Paul started his accounting practice. He strives to help small-to-mid sized businesses succeed given the many challenges they face. By working closely with each client - providing financial guidance - Paul will fulfill his mission: helping a client’s business succeed. Paul has CFO/Controller abilities in the following areas: • Preparing month-end financial statements • Revenue and cost forecasting • Aligning financial systems with operations • Inventory costing and CGS controls • Cash Flow projections-collections/spending • llections/spending • Check preparation and disbursements • Bank transactions and statement reconciliation • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Credit Card entries and reconciliation • Strengthening the banking relationship Personal interests include time with family in Minnesota and Oregon, hiking, skiing, and involvement in church activities. Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop/Online Education BSB Accounting - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980 MBA - University of Phoenix, San Jose, California, 1996 Contact Information Email: pekloster@earthlink.net Email: Paul.kloster@pekaccounting.com Telephone: 612-850-9086 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulkloster Paul resides in Bloomington, Min

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