Robert J. Minkler, Sr., CPA

Professional Profile

Bob is the firm’s founding partner. While he is a partner emeritus, he remains an active member of Tax. One of his founding principles was to instill a sense of family in the firm, in the way staff members treat each other and in the way they treat clients. It’s a sentiment that continues today. Bob has extensive business and accounting experience serving a wide range of industries. He has also taken active leadership roles in professional organizations on a local, regional and national level. He’s also passionate about technology, helping Anders go paperless long before most firms in the industry.

Education & Certification

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
• B.S., Commerce, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Professional Organizations

• Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
  • Board of Directors (1984-1989)
  • President (1987-1988)
  • CPA of the Year (1991)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member of the Governing Council (1988-1991)
  • Joint Trial Board (1994-2000)
• National Management of an Accounting Practice Conference
  • Chairman (1980 and 1992)
• CPA Associates International, Inc. (CPAAI)
  • Chairman (1997-1998)
  • Secretary (1996)
  • Treasurer (1995)
  • Board of Directors (2007-2010)

Community Leadership

• School District of the City of Ladue
  • Past Board Member
  • Past Budget Task Force
• United Way of Greater St. Louis
  • Co-chair of Accountants Division