Background
Steve is originally from Willmar, Minnesota.  He received his accounting degree from Minnesota State University -Moorhead.  Upon graduation Steve worked in the audit and accounting division of a regional accounting firm in Fargo, ND for more than six years.

 
Steve and his wife Lynn, have two boys, Brent and Ian.
 
Mosford, Barthel & Co., PLC.
Since joining the firm in 1982, Steve has been responsible for all certified audits for the firm.  In 1992, Steve was admitted as a partner of the firm.  Steve is also authorized to perform Peer Review's of other CPA firm's audit and accounting practices for compliance with professional standards.
 
Steve has been active in the Minnesota Society of CPA's committees for more than twenty years.  He has chaired and been a member of the Peer Review and Financial Reporting Committees.  Steve is currently a member of the report acceptance body of the Peer Review Committee.
 
In addition to audit and accounting issues, Steve is in charge of technology implementation for the firm and assists the firm's clients with their hardware and accounting software implementation questions.  In addition, Steve is a Professional Advisor for Quick Books accounting software.
 
Steve has extensive experience working with closely-held and family-owned businesses and their owners.  This experience includes; auditing, accounting, tax preparation and business and tax planning for clients in construction, manufacturing and distribution industries, in addition to nonprofit organizations. 
 
A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Minnesota and North Dakota Society of Public Accountants, Minnesota Association of Public Accountants and the AICPA Information Technology Membership Section.
 
Other Interests and Activities
Steve has been very active in the local chamber of commerce organizations.  He has served as chairperson and director of the I-94 West and the Elk River Area Chambers of Commerce.  He has been involved with youth sports for many years and is currently the Maple Grove High School Football Booster Treasurer.