About Minnesota CPAs
Not all accountants can call themselves a certified public accountant (CPA). A CPA is an accountant who has been certified by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. To become certified, a CPA must graduate from an accredited college with at least a bachelor degree in accounting or finance. Certification also requires passing the rigorous Uniform CPA Examination and a state ethics exam. To maintain certification, a CPA must take 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years.
CPAs can be found in both Minnesota public accounting firms and corporations. Forty-five percent of MNCPA members work in public accounting firms; while 42 percent work in Minnesota businesses and industries; the balance work in government, education or other settings.
CPAs often get associated with tax and audit work, but CPAs also offer a variety of other services including business valuation, fraud investigations, technology consulting, and personal wealth management.