Practice Emphasis
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
Accreditations
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning®
About Mike
Mike Zager has been with CDS (formerly the Michael A. Johnson, Ltd. firm) since 1985. He graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He was admitted as a Partner in 2012. After Mike's retirement from the CDS partnership in 2019, he continues to remain a trusted advisor to our clients. We are excited to have his expertise and knowledge with our firm in the years to come. He practices in a variety of accounting and tax areas, but specializes in tax planning and preparation, estates and trusts, and business consulting.Community Involvement
- United Way of Central Minnesota
- Lake Association in Brainerd, Minnesota

In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time outdoors fishing.
