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Our issues

New County government audits (Last updated 1/19/2012)
The MNCPA supports county efforts to expand the program and allow all counties the option to bid their audits.

New Federal conformity (Last updated 1/20/2012)
In previous years we have achieved some significant and incremental conformity to AMT and the estate tax.

New Minnesota Board of Accountancy (Last updated 1/19/2012)
Future BOA reductions could impact its ability to adequately regulate the CPA profession.

New Minnesota Department of Revenue audit initiatives (Last updated 1/19/2012)
There has been an increase in the number of inexperienced auditors collecting money owed to the state. Learn why this is causing problems for CPAs.

New Tax on professional services (Last updated 1/19/2012)
Find out how the record budget deficit will affect whether this issue passes during this year's legislative session.

New Tort reform (Last updated 1/19/2012)
Tort reform and accountant liability statutes impact the way the CPA profession operates. It can impact your ability to work with clients or recruit perspective clients.


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