Firm Administrator Bulletin: How to write an email to a busy co-worker

Plus, Thanksgiving traditions -- from mimosa morning to pie night

MINNESOTA SOCIETY of
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Firm Administrator Bulletin

NOVEMBER 2018

Dec. 31 is the Minnesota Board of Accountancy's (BOA) CPA certificate renewal and CPE reporting deadline.

All CPAs must renew their CPA certificate by Dec. 31. Active CPAs must also report their CPE for the reporting period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018. Remember, CPE rules have changed since the last reporting and renewal period.

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Firm permit renewal:
Firm permit renewal deadline is also Dec. 31. Firm permits are tied to individual certificate holders who work at the firm.

Dec. 31: Two-thirds of CPA partners, shareholders, members, managers, directors and officers must be in compliance with their individual CPA certificate.
March 1: All CPAs noted above must be in compliance.

Note: All CPAs must renew their individual certificates by Dec. 31.

Firms out of compliance on March 1 will have their firm permit automatically revoked.

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What employers can do about the increasing number of 'thanks but I'm going to pass' candidates
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Hiring is top of mind for most firms, and you may be hearing, "Thanks, but no thanks" from candidates. But there are steps you can take to hear "I accept" more often.

Thanksgiving traditions -- from mimosa morning to pie night
USA Today
While the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or football games may already be part of your turkey day traditions, there are other fun ways to liven up the holiday that makes us want to sleep after eating -- and then eat some more.

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Can you spot any of your staff who attended TAX18?

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Take advantage of client brochures for your firm
Leverage this free resource from the MNCPA to make your clients aware of what services your firm offers. You may now order any of the three brochures, which cover:

Tax planning and preparation
Financial statement services
Estate planning

This quick-and-easy marketing tool can be used at client meetings and community events. MNCPA members can order as many as 100 copies of each brochure while supplies last.

Order your client brochures today →

Deadline for online ordering is Dec. 19. Secure your copies today!

Staff tax training:
Your busy season GPS
At these practical courses, your staff members practice completing tax forms and schedules, learn about tax law updates and boost their accuracy with tax return preparation. Individual and business tax form courses are available.

View staff tax courses →

CPE for You

NOV
20

Working Smarter, Not Harder: The New Science of Getting on Top of it All - Part 2 (Webinar)
Noon - 4 p.m. | Online | 4 CPE

NOV
27

Effective Business Communication (Webinar)
Noon - 4 p.m. | Online | 4 CPE

NOV
28

Office 365: Take Your Office on the Road With Mobile Apps (Webinar)
9 - 11 a.m. | Online | 2 CPE

CPE for Your Staff

DEC
4

Annual Update and Practice Issues for Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
AICPA member discount
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bloomington | 8 CPE

DEC
11

Qualified Business Income and More: Small-Business Impacts of TCJA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bloomington | 8 CPE

DEC
19-20

1040 Tax Return Workshop
AICPA member discount
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bloomington | 16 CPE

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Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
1650 W. 82nd St., Suite 600, Bloomington, MN 55431
(p) 952-831-2707 (f) 952-831-7875

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