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Am I eligible for the BOA’s retired status? [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
CPA Evolution explained [MNCPA]
By now you’ve heard the CPA Exam will be changing — some may even say evolving. In fact, the change is called CPA Evolution. Let’s examine how the exam is changing and how to plan for the changes.
The MNCPA and its members — a symbiotic relationship [MNCPA]
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Don’t beat around the bush this June 30! [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Talent pipeline is the issue of our day [MNCPA]
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
CPA exam set to change in 2024 [MNCPA]
Spread the word! For those who have already taken one or multiple parts of the exam, encourage them to complete (and pass) all four sections of the current exam to get ahead of the change.
Forgetting firm permit renewal: How bad is it? [MNCPA]
Forget the small stuff. Here’s why forgetting to renew your firm permit for 2023 is a very big deal.
What are you waiting for? Renew and report already! [MNCPA]
The the BOA encourages CPAs to renew and report as soon as possible. Doing so ensures that mistakes can be caught and fixed ahead of Dec. 31.
How to fix the leaky CPA pipeline [MNCPA]
Additional recruitment efforts won’t resolve staffing shortages if retention issues aren’t fixed first.
CPA Evolution will impact today’s interns; how can organizations prepare?
Leaders may want to engage with human resource teams to consider how CPA Evolution will impact their approach to talent acquisition moving forward.
Carrying credits back? We’ve got your back [MNCPA]
While fixing a CPE shortage isn’t the end of the world, it’s still a compliance mishap. Don’t delay; the noncompliance fees add up.
MNCEO offers 'lunch and learn' events to highlight employee ownership options
There are 52,000 business owners in Minnesota who will be transitioning out of their businesses in the next few years. Help your clients develop a transition plan.
Keep the CPE flowing ahead of June 30 [MNCPA]
Stay in the know with this helpful flowchart that outlines CPE requirements and certificate renewal information.
Opportunities lie ahead for the profession [MNCPA]
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Let’s all do our part! [MNCPA]
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Firm permit renewal is a very big deal [MNCPA]
Without a permit, a firm cannot operate or advertise as a CPA firm, nor perform compilations, audits or other attest services.
Ready to be a healthier human? [MNCPA]
Prioritize yourself so you can unleash your leadership potential.
Don’t be scared! Renew and report before Dec. 31 [MNCPA]
Make no bones about it, Dec. 31 is your deadline for renewing and reporting to the BOA. Miss it and you’re out of compliance.
MNCPA honors 10 individuals with awards [MNCPA]
In a time of uncertainty, it’s nice to recognize a never-wavering certainty: MNCPA members continue to accomplish the extraordinary.
CPA status options: Can I? Should I? How do I? [MNCPA]
Whether you’re changing your CPA status from inactive to active or vice versa, the most important part is getting the answer right.
Coach your candidates for a CPA exam win! [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
CPE: Carryback and carry on [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Journey from inactive to active CPA [MNCPA]
I’m eager to share my story with you because I don’t want you to make the same mistakes that I made.
See you at MBAC! [MNCPA]
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Well, hello, June 30! [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Could your CPE be audited in 2021? Maybe [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Pulse Survey results guiding MNCPA offerings in 2021 [MNCPA]
Since the start of the pandemic, the MNCPA has sent multiple Pulse Surveys to determine how COVID-19 is impacting your business. Here's what we learned and are doing.
Webinars and blended learning aren’t the same [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Avoid firm permit renewal hiccups [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Make a plan for Dec. 31 [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
BOA extends CPE reporting period [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Continuous testing available to CPA exam candidates [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Understanding less traditional CPE options [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Understand firm ownership when the unexpected strikes [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Getting to know Prepare + Prosper [MNCPA]
Founded in 1971 by a group of justice-minded accountants, Prepare + Prosper is a nonprofit that works with people to build financial well-being and solve for financial inclusion.
The kids are alright [MNCPA]
Sixteen accounting students share their thoughts and expectations for the future of the profession and their respective careers.
Distinguish yourself: Attain the ABV credential
The ABV credential is widely recognized by users of valuation services as designating individuals who have expertise, experience and credibility in performing financial valuations of a business, ownership interest, security and intangible assets.
A look back at the MNCPA’s MBAC22 [MNCPA]
The MNCPA’s premier event for CFOs, financial leaders, internal auditors and business advisers was back this year in a new format and new venue.
What are your record retention rights? [MNCPA]
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
MNCPA Perspectives blog posts
A clearer pathway to CPA licensure vital to the financial health of Minnesota nonprofits
The current shortage of CPAs has hit the nonprofit sector especially hard because nonprofits cannot easily increase their funding to pay higher rates for the CPAs that are available ...
Participate in the NPAG talent pipeline survey
A national conversation about the accounting pipeline is underway and you have an opportunity to add your insight...
Member testimony on Senate File 1660
The following texts are excerpts from each individual’s prepared remarks...
Pathways CPA licensure bill advances in Senate
The MNCPA-backed bill to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, advanced in the Minnesota Senate today. Watch the hearing now...
Connect with legislators concerning CPA pathways licensure bills
Can one voice have an influence? Yes! When you share how an issue affects you, your business or your clients, it elevates an issue for legislators...
How the U.S. Department of Education could further shrink the pipeline
As chair of the accounting program at Concordia University, Saint Paul, I’ve struggled to maintain my program’s enrollment numbers...
CPA licensure bills return to Minnesota Legislature
The 2024 Minnesota legislative session convened this week and bills introduced last year automatically rolled over into the second year of the biennium...
Reaching high school students: Ideas from CPAs
As part of our annual MNCPA Tax Survey, we recently asked members a score of questions, including their ideas about what they have done or suggest for encouraging more students to get involved in the accounting industry...
Recent grads dish on 150 hours, CPA licensure
Hear from six current and recent students from two Minnesota universities to see how they view the accounting profession, the requirements around accreditation and how these weighed into their professional choices...
Supporting your staff's success: How employers can help during the CPA exam
Recognize your staff members preparing for the CPA exam will have increased study commitments. Here are some ways employers can support their staff...
We must change the conversation around pathways to CPA licensure
It is no secret the field of accounting has both pipeline and diversity problems. There are many actions that should be taken to address these problems, and one of those is to follow Minnesota’s lead...
The CPA pipeline: Students are the future
The 2023 MNCPA Annual Meeting this month provided an opportunity to reflect on challenges by discussing areas of the profession that still need addressing, such as the CPA pipeline...
Experiential learning: An evolution in how knowledge is obtained by prospective CPAs
As the AICPA and NASBA consider new ways to enhance the attractiveness of the profession to counter a drop in accounting student enrollments and retain them...
Why should a school district care about CPA licensure?
Working in public education, I am acutely aware of how difficult it is to hire quality staff, but I never took a step back to think about what this means in other sectors throughout Minnesota...
Broadening the pathways to CPA licensure discussion will continue
The MNCPA board-approved bill, with bipartisan support in both the Minnesota House and Senate, did not become law this year, but this is not the end of this bill...
CPA pathways discussion: Addressing the objections
The reason driving the change — the declining number of CPAs — is well-documented, so what are the objections to broadening the pathway to CPA licensure? Let’s discuss...
NASBA votes to extend CPA Exam window to 30 months — but it’s not that easy
The amendment increases the length of conditional credit from 18 months to 30 months. Individual state boards of accountancy still need to vote on the measure ...
Learn more about proposed changes to Board of Accountancy rules
The Minnesota Board of Accountancy is seeking comments as it moves through its process of adopting new rules. Please submit comments through May 3, 2023...
Comment on exposure draft concerning CPA exam scores
The MNCPA, along with 15 other state societies, support a 36 month window for CPA exam scores to be valid, allowing busy candidates more viable time to sit for the exams. Please send your support of this change to NASBA...
CPA credential legislation is start of discussion
Declining high school graduation sizes, increasing demand for CPAs, increasing retirements and declining number of candidates sitting for the CPA exam are converging...
Meal prep I can get behind
Takeaways from the MNCPA webinar, Finding a Healthy Balance: Nutrition Know-How for CPAs.
The gift of time, knowledge ahead of CPA exam changes
I have good news for anyone who is currently taking the exam or will begin the process this year: The Minnesota Board of Accountancy (BOA) approved an 18-month credit extension...
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