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A deeper look at CPA attrition
December 3, 2024
New data suggests that long hours, demanding clients, constant deadline pressure and mediocre pay may not be what’s driving so many of our peers toward the exits.
When people meet processes
October 9, 2024
When we think about the people aspect of workflow, it isn’t about perfection — it’s about success. For us to have success, we must be clear on two key areas: roles and responsibilities. On top of that, we need to have skills in two other areas: delegation and training.
Update on noncompete agreements in Minnesota
September 3, 2024
There's been a number of changes to laws around noncompetes — here's what you need to know.
Helping companies address workforce supply and demand challenges
May 20, 2024
Learn how you and your clients understand how available employer hiring incentives are being offered as strategies to offset some of the rising labor costs for hiring workers.
Helping companies address workforce supply and demand challenges with statewide growth initiatives
April 23, 2024
Explore state strategies for addressing remote workers and other workforce trends to help you and your clients understand the latest statewide economic initiatives.
Important tips for job seekers
Footnote
February 28, 2024
Read about insider tips to help in the job search process and to land your next career.
What can you learn from Best Firm Award recipients?
November 28, 2023
Earlier this fall, Accounting Today released its 2023 Best Firms to Work For results, with two Minnesota-based firms scoring high in the midsized employer category.
Employer strategies that address current labor challenges
November 21, 2023
For many reasons, U.S. businesses are facing an unprecedented shortage of workers, and that’s having a profound impact on where companies choose to locate, how they price their products and services, and how they recruit, train and retain workers while trying to stay competitive nationally and globally.
How to measure the success of your hybrid work model for accounting leaders
June 19, 2023
At this stage, accounting firm leaders are turning their attention to measuring the success of their hybrid work model. But what works well for one company’s culture and working style may not work well elsewhere — even within the same industry.
The MNCPA and its members — a symbiotic relationship
Footnote
May 30, 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
5 myths about cannabis and the accounting industry
May 15, 2023
Cannabis is expected to be a $100 billion market in the next few years, with hundreds of thousands of new companies needing accounting and tax help.
5 tips for creating an impactful off-site team retreat
April 25, 2023
The best leaders recognize the need to get off the hamster wheel of never-ending operational tasks to focus on building a cohesive, high-performing team and an off-site retreat is one of the best ways to do just that.
Entering a positive work culture | Business Perspective
Footnote
March 29, 2023
Paige Batcha, CPA with Versique Search & Consulting shares her story.
How to address three common staffing challenges
Footnote
March 29, 2023
In the annual survey of MNCPA public practice members, 45% of respondents said their top concern this tax season was not having enough staff to complete the work.
Talent pipeline is the issue of our day
Footnote
March 29, 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
CPA exam set to change in 2024
Footnote
January 31, 2023
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.
MNCPA to explore broadening CPA licensure options
Footnote
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.
Tax implications of remote workers
Footnote
November 29, 2022
Adopting a co-employer model is one way to manage the tax compliance and HR requirements associated with remote workers.
6 ways marketing can help you recruit rock stars
October 6, 2022
Developing and implementing a solid recruiting/retention marketing strategy takes deliberate effort, but the sooner you start the sooner you will begin to see payoffs.
Putting your team in the mental position to accelerate change
October 4, 2022
You already know your team is vital to successful changes, put them in the place to drive it forward with confidence.
5 ways empathetic leadership can make digital transformation real
Footnote
September 30, 2022
Being more empathetic will not only help companies rebound from the last two years, it will also enable them to find their authentic voice and become an unstoppable force in technology and business.
Refresh your leaders with sabbaticals
Footnote
September 30, 2022
Increasing numbers of employers are offering sabbatical leave to combat burnout and inspire employee retention. Read about the experiences of MNCPA members who have taken sabbaticals.
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.
How to fix the leaky CPA pipeline
Footnote
July 28, 2022
Additional recruitment efforts won’t resolve staffing shortages if retention issues aren’t fixed first.
The hand of private equity in accounting firms
Footnote
July 28, 2022
Private equity is reaching into the accounting world, but why
— and what’s the trade-off for CPA firms?
The pros and cons of ESOPs: Weighing your options
July 21, 2022
When it comes to choosing a business transition strategy, owners have a lot to think about. For those considering an employee stock ownership plan, it is important to begin with a basic understanding of the pros and cons of an ESOP.
Breaking myths about neurodiversity
July 7, 2022
Neurodiversity has always been around, but we’re only just starting to realize how we can support neurodiverse people and take advantage of their skills.
Who runs a company owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)?
June 22, 2022
An ESOP operates as a trust, which has two separate features of ownership like any other business. The difference is who is responsible for these features.
CPA Evolution will impact today’s interns; how can organizations prepare?
June 10, 2022
Leaders may want to engage with human resource teams to consider how CPA Evolution will impact their approach to talent acquisition moving forward.
Managing your EX (employee experience)
Footnote
May 25, 2022
In a tight labor market, the employee experience becomes a major part of your recruitment and retention strategy. Employers must define and articulate what makes them stand out from other employers.
Overcome the martyrdom of the profession
Footnote
May 25, 2022
Here are changes that can help curb death by a thousand paper cuts in your A&A practice.
Keep the CPE flowing ahead of June 30
Footnote
March 29, 2022
Stay in the know with this helpful flowchart that outlines CPE requirements and certificate renewal information.
Opportunities lie ahead for the profession
Footnote
March 29, 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Is there a silver lining to the Great Resignation?
February 7, 2022
Here are five recommendations to implement now to help mitigate a stressful busy season due to staff shortages.
Your client is interested in an ESOP: Why do they need a feasibility study?
February 3, 2022
An ESOP can be a great way for a business owner to transition their business and give back to their employees, but it’s not ideal for everyone. Before you move forward, it’s wise to crunch some numbers to make sure it is a viable option.
Rise to the challenge of the moment
Footnote
January 27, 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Employee-owned companies can take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit
January 14, 2022
The ERC is an employment tax credit, not an income tax credit, making many ESOPs eligible so long as they meet other qualifications.
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)...
Key deadlines approaching for CPAs, businesses and business owners
November 6, 2024
Important deadlines for the end of the calendar year and in 2025...
Update: CPA licensure discussion evolves
October 10, 2024
More than one-third of states are in various stages of drafting legislation to modify education and experience requirements for licensure. California just took a major step forward...
Politics in the workplace: 5 key takeaways for employers and HR professionals
September 4, 2024
With election season upon us, here are some key issues for employers to be aware of...
New Minnesota law requires salary ranges for job postings
May 23, 2024
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1, 2025, will require employers that employ 30 or more employees at one or more sites in Minnesota to post salary ranges...
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 ...
Participate in the NPAG talent pipeline survey
March 18, 2024
A national conversation about the accounting pipeline is underway and you have an opportunity to add your insight...
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...
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...
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...
Supporting your staff's success: How employers can help during the CPA exam
November 10, 2023
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
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...
CPA pathways discussion: Addressing the objections
May 8, 2023
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
April 25, 2023
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 ...
Comment on exposure draft concerning CPA exam scores
March 29, 2023
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
March 1, 2023
Declining high school graduation sizes, increasing demand for CPAs, increasing retirements and declining number of candidates sitting for the CPA exam are converging...
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 gift of time, knowledge ahead of CPA exam changes
February 13, 2023
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...
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...
Blackout dates ahead of CPA exam changes
January 18, 2023
A completely overhauled CPA exam will hit testing centers in January 2024. Newsflash: That’s officially one year away! Mark these important dates on your 2023 calendars...
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...
It’s a big week for accounting in Minnesota!
November 7, 2022
In an ongoing effort to grow the CPA pipeline, the MNCPA joined forces with more than 35 state CPA societies and the AICPA in a concentrated effort to raise awareness of the accounting profession within schools nationwide.
Employee and employer: Shaping the future of work
September 22, 2022
Let me share something that you’ve either heard or, more likely, have experienced: Today’s workers are not the same ones who went home in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic...
CPA Evolution is coming — are you ready?
September 14, 2022
For those interested in taking the CPA Exam, big changes are coming...
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