Smith Schafer & Associates

Smith Schafer & Associates is a client-first public accounting and business consulting firm offering a thoughtful advisory relationship. Our deep bench of local, experienced professionals in Rochester, Maplewood, Edina and Red Wing result in high-val...

Smith Schafer & Associates is a client-first public accounting and business consulting firm offering a thoughtful advisory relationship. Our deep bench of local, experienced professionals in Rochester, Maplewood, Edina and Red Wing result in high-value results and loyal relationships. Established in 1971. Richard Smith and Orlin Larson co-founded Smith Larson and Co. in Rochester, Minn. Within five years, Al Schafer joined the practice and purchased Orlin Larson's interest. The partners renamed the firm Smith Schafer and Company, not knowing that this six-person accounting firm would become one of the largest public accounting firms in Minnesota, with four locations and approximately 90 employees.