firm overview

Lethert, Skwira, Schultz & Co. LLP (Lethert), is comprised of an experienced, integrated team of Certified Public Accountants and advisors. We are forward thinking, future-ready accounting, tax and financial advisors with industry expertise and insights to assist our clients navigate today’s complex and ever-changing world.

From simple, individual tax filings to sophisticated advisory programs of substantial proportions – we have decades of experience to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs, and exceed their expectations.

Culture

WE ARE A COLLABORATIVE TEAM WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND SPECIALIZATION.

Our accounting, tax, and advisory Partners and professionals specialize in small and closely-held businesses. Our Client Service Partners have industry-specific experience and invest the time to thoroughly know our clients’ businesses - inside and out. Our collaborative and integrated team approach gives clients broad access to strategies, solutions, and industry insights that help orchestrate their future growth.

Philosophy

WE BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS

To make informed and good business decisions, clients need timely, accurate information and knowledge about their options. Most importantly, they need advisors who have their best interests at heart. At Lethert, we go beyond the trusted advisor role, and help to educate our clients. As advisors and educators, we provide valuable financial and business advice, training and guidance to help steer company and individual decisions. The best financial decisions are made through careful analysis of data. Together, we’ll build a plan and help implement it.

OUR HISTORY

LETHERT OPENED ITS DOORS IN SIMPLER TIMES -- MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO.

Since then, the Firm has evolved into a leading and well-respected accounting and advisory firm, with the experience, talent, and resources to assist our clients meet today’s challenges and attain their goals.

1918 | Joseph A. Lethert opens the Central Accounting Bureau near 7 Corners in St. Paul, Minnesota.

1922 | The firm moves to the Endicott Building in downtown St. Paul, where it operated for nearly 60 years on the 6th floor.

1940 | Alfred “Al” Lethert joins his father at the firm.

1953 | Wm. T. Mosso joins the firm where he went on to spend 60 years of his career.

1959 | The firm is renamed to A. J. Lethert & Co.

1971 | Michael Skwira Jr. and Michael Lethert join Michael Skwira Sr. and Alfred J. Lethert as partners. The firm is renamed to Lethert & Skwira.

1976 | Robert Schultz is admitted as partner after joining the firm in 1972. The firm is again renamed to Lethert, Skwira, Schultz & Co. LLP

1982 | Lethert, Skwira, Schultz & Co. LLP moves to its existing building on 7th Place in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

2023| Lethert, Skwira, Schultz & Co. LLP, launches a new logo and website.