The MNCPA and the BOA
Understanding the difference
It can be difficult remembering what each organization, the MNCPA or the Minnesota Board of Accountancy (BOA), oversees regarding the CPA exam and certification. Use this quick reference to determine who to contact to find the answers when you need them.
 Minnesota Society of CPAs |
 Board of Accountancy |
- Voluntary professional association that supports member CPAs and aspiring CPAs
- Yearly membership renewal in February
- Celebrates recently certified CPAs at recognition dinner
- Presents continuing professional education that is compliant with BOA regulations
- Tracks continuing professional education in one place with the MNCPA CPE Log
- Advocates on behalf of members for changes in BOA rules through government relations initiatives
- Consults with members to assist with BOA questions or to clarify issues
- Answers ethics-related questions and recommends corrective action
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- Regulatory body that enforces the laws, rules and standards governing the practice of accounting in Minnesota
- Mandatory renewal for all certificate holders (active and inactive)
- Requires renewal based on three-year cycle.
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- Processes and approves CPA exam candidates
- Issues (and revokes) CPA certificates based on rules established by BOA
- Processes and approves applications to change CPA certificate status (active to inactive or inactive to active)
- Regulates CPAs and firms licensed to practice public accounting
- Establishes CPE rules and manages enforcement process with annual random audits
- Answers ethics-related questions and enforces ethical standards of practice
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Want more information on the Minnesota Board of Accountancy? They can be reached at 651-296-7938.