Jason Howard, CPA

Senior Manager

Jason Howard is an audit senior manager in the Financial Institutions Practice. Jason focuses on financial statement audits for his clients, but is also manages internal audit, loan review, and SAS 70 examination engagements. Jason prides himself on establishing long-term relationships with his clients. “I also want clients to know they can pick up the phone anytime during the year to assist with issues they are facing,” says Jason.

Jason uses his industry knowledge obtained from working with a wide variety of clients to be able to provide value-added services and identify process improvement opportunities. Jason has also presented at speaking engagements for both bank and credit union organizations.  Topics discussed include current trends and techniques for developing and maintaining an allowance for loan and lease loss reserve per current regulations; proper accounting treatment for other real estate owned and troubled debt restructurings; as well as the Audit Committee’s roles and responsibilities over internal controls. 

Professional Organizations and Activities

Jason is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA).