Mike O. Astrup, CPA
Partner/Chief Administrative Officer
My career at Eide Bailly has been very rewarding thanks to all of the clients I have had the opportunity to work with. It is so exciting to watch my clients grow and succeed.
OVERVIEW
Mike serves as the firm's Chief Administrative Officer. Through his work, he serves Eide Bailly's partners and staff and helps grow the firm through acquisitions while managing efficiency and profitability.
Mike's work as the firm's Chief Administrative Officer means he plays a direct role in enabling the Eide Bailly team to focus on meeting your needs and getting you the experienced advice you need to make the right decisions. His job helps everyone at the firm better serve their clients, no matter their needs.
When he's not in the office or meeting clients, Mike stays busy spending time with his three daughters and enjoying activities with them. He's a sports enthusiast and proud supporter of local and regional teams, as well as a past basketball and soccer coach.
QUALIFICATIONS
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Designations/Licensures
- Certified Public Accountant
Education
- Master of Business Taxation – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Master of Business Administration – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Minnesota State University Moorhead.
KNOWLEDGE
Client Work
- Oversaw the management and profitability of the firm and was responsible for administrative functions that support its overall operation as the firm's Chief Administrative Officer.
- Carried out the merger and acquisition strategy of the firm.
- Implemented tax strategies for closely held businesses and related individuals.
- Experienced provider of public accounting services in the areas of tax planning and consulting.