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Law, system changes serve Minnesota filers
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October 10, 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
2024 legislative session review
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August 1, 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Family tax credits are investments in our future
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June 4, 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Minnesota Gov. Walz signs HF 4757, overhauling Minnesota's adult-use cannabis market
May 31, 2024
In a landmark move for Minnesota's cannabis industry, House File 4757 passed during the 2024 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on May 24, 2024, which introduced significant changes to the state's adult-use cannabis market.
Minnesota paid sick and safe leave
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April 10, 2024
Learn how employers can stay compliant with the new Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act.
A thoughtful approach to local taxes
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April 1, 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management may begin accepting adult-use cannabis applications sooner than expected
February 13, 2024
On Jan. 30, 2024, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) provided a public update on the office’s rulemaking and application process for the adult-use cannabis market in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s State Housing Tax Credit Program offers a generous charitable tax break
December 4, 2023
A new tax saving opportunity for charitable dollars is directed to affordable housing in Minnesota and is administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (also known as Minnesota Housing).
Broader dialogue boosts existing — and new — relationships
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May 30, 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Ms. Lindsey goes to St. Paul
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March 29, 2023
Carolee Lindsey, an MNCPA member who's been a longtime advocate at the Capitol, shares her experience of seeing the early federal tax conformity bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
New Revenue commissioner answers MNCPA questions
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March 29, 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
IRS rulemaking continues to be called into question
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January 31, 2023
So long as the IRS and/or Treasury Department enforce rules that have not met the rulemaking requirements of the APA, taxpayers will continue to have the opportunity to seek relief in the courts.
MNCPA sets 2023 legislative agenda
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January 31, 2023
Federal conformity and private letter rulings are once again at the top of the list
MNCPA to explore broadening CPA licensure options
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January 31, 2023
The board approved an initiative to draft legislation to broaden options to CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota while maintaining rigorous testing requirements.
MNCPA sets 2022 legislative agenda
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January 27, 2023
It’s imperative issues that affect the CPA profession and those you serve continue to get attention from lawmakers.
Technology is key to relationships, our work
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November 29, 2022
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Minnesota legalizes THC edibles
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September 30, 2022
Following the July 1, 2022 legalization of unregulated THC products derived from hemp in Minnesota, here are some factors employers should keep in mind.
Minnesota legalizes THC edibles
August 2, 2022
Following the July 1, 2022 legalization of unregulated THC products derived from hemp in Minnesota, here are some factors employers should keep in mind.
2022 legislative session review
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July 28, 2022
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
Signs of progress on our journey to normal
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May 25, 2022
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.
MNCPA Perspectives blog posts
MNCPA submits comment on licensure framework, UAA proposals
November 26, 2024
The Minnesota Society of CPAs has submitted comments on a proposed CPA competency-based experience pathway framework and new language for the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA)...
Economic, election updates at new MNCPA Insight Hour
October 16, 2024
MNCPA launches a new program Friday, Oct. 18 — MNCPA Insight Hour — to address the rapid change in the accounting industry. Members receive 1 free CPE credit...
Update: CPA licensure bills at the Minnesota Legislature
May 16, 2024
I write today with an update about the MNCPA bills at the Minnesota Legislature seeking to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure and tackle the talent pipeline challenge...
CPA licensure and mobility: A deeper, updated look
May 15, 2024
With a growing number of states, including Minnesota, Hawaii, Arkansas, Oregon and California, now discussing or actively pursuing changes to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure ...
A clearer pathway to CPA licensure vital to the financial health of Minnesota nonprofits
March 20, 2024
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 ...
Member testimony on Senate File 1660
March 14, 2024
The following texts are excerpts from each individual’s prepared remarks...
Pathways CPA licensure bill advances in Senate
March 8, 2024
The MNCPA-backed bill to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, advanced in the Minnesota Senate today. Watch the hearing now...
Township association supports proposal to increase number of Minnesota CPAs
March 7, 2024
To be frank: CPA firms are needed to audit many of the townships in Minnesota, and there simply are not enough of them! Something urgent needs to be done...
Connect with legislators concerning CPA pathways licensure bills
February 27, 2024
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...
Make your voice heard
February 20, 2024
Why attending CPA Day at the Capitol matters
CPAs hold a unique position of being a trusted adviser, expert on financial matters and a pillar of economic stability for individuals, businesses and communities across Minnesota...
CPA licensure bills return to Minnesota Legislature
February 14, 2024
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
February 13, 2024
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
December 13, 2023
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...
Choice in auditors is good for Minnesota
December 7, 2023
It is imperative residents engage with local governments and there is spending oversight. Whether we are discussing private businesses, not-for-profit or governmental entities...
We must change the conversation around pathways to CPA licensure
October 5, 2023
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
August 29, 2023
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
August 15, 2023
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?
August 4, 2023
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
May 22, 2023
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...
MNCPA submits amicus brief to the Minnesota Supreme Court
March 31, 2023
Recently, the MNCPA submitted a brief as amicus curiae to urge the Court to determine that Minnesota Tax Court decisions serve as binding precedent upon the Revenue commissioner...
Response to Journal of Accountancy article, Feb. 10, 2023, ‘NASBA upholds 150-hour education requirement’
February 27, 2023
We believe we are closer to the AICPA and NASBA in finding solutions for this critical issue than the article leads readers to believe...
An agile accounting profession requires adaptable licensing requirements
February 23, 2023
There are not enough CPAs now nor expected in the future to meet the needs of communities, entities and clients, setting up a perfect scenario for future financial failures. Introducing legislation was driven by several years of MNCPA member concerns and feedback...
The questions (and questions) about Minnesota federal tax conformity
February 21, 2023
Following the surprising, but well-received passing of an early federal tax conformity bill last month there were, naturally, lots of questions about what this meant for tax preparers, businesses and individuals...
Broadening the path to CPA licensure
January 31, 2023
Last month, MNCPA members received an email that the MNCPA board approved moving forward with drafting legislation to broaden the path to CPA licensure in Minnesota...
A front-row seat to tax conformity bill signing
January 16, 2023
Last week, Gov. Tim Walz signed a federal conformity bill after it moved through both the Minnesota House (132-0 vote) and Minnesota Senate (67-0) this week. This hit a suggested deadline by Paul Marquart...
MNCPA members: What concerns us most about upcoming tax season
January 10, 2023
We asked our members as part of the annual MNCPA Tax Survey about what concerns them most about this upcoming tax season...
The ins and outs of Election Day
October 19, 2022
I served as an election judge in 2016. It was a fascinating opportunity to learn more about the rules of voting in Minnesota. But even for those of us who are more involved...
Be a voter and leader
October 6, 2022
Every Minnesota state senator, representative, state office holder (governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor) are on the ballot, along with...
Elections matter: Your participation is important
September 9, 2022
This year’s election has an election dynamic that happens only once every 20 years. After redistricting this year, there are elections in all 201 legislative districts...
Auditors: You’re in luck
August 30, 2022
A $4 billion industry! Minnesota generates more charitable gambling income than any other state, according to a recent Gambling Control Board (GCB) Gaming News issue...
Unresolved issues at the Capitol and still no deal on a special session
June 6, 2022
The 2022 legislative session ended on time, but it did not end as most people had hoped it would end...
Your voice matters — use it
February 24, 2022
Your voice — the CPA voice — is invaluable to Minnesota lawmakers. Be heard today.
MNCPA calls on Congress to address IRS service levels
January 31, 2022
As a CPA, you have, no doubt, seen a significant reduction in IRS service levels. It’s nearly impossible to connect with a representative to ask questions...
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