MNCPA Perspectives

Taxation-Individual
Giving to the max has its tax benefits on Minnesota returns
November 8, 2019  |  By Carolyn LaViolette
Minnesotans give generously to local charities every year. Charitable donations bring... Read more
Supervision, Recruitment & Retention, Practice Management
Finding qualified staff: A new approach
October 31, 2019  |  By Linda Wedul
Are we looking for the unicorn employee and then disappointed when one can’t be found? To help address the staffing challenge, each business should... Read more
Risk Management
Calculated risk
October 1, 2019  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
Who do business people call when they need help with calculating just about anything? Their CPA, of course! But when it comes to evaluating where their own risks lie, do CPAs fully... Read more
Personal Development , Work-Life Balance, Diversity & Inclusion
Candid reflections: An overview of our women's event
September 24, 2019  |  By Linda Wedul
The range of experience at Candid Conversations With Women was incredibly deep: from firm partners nearing retirement to a new graduate just beginning to sit for the exam... Read more
Government, Technology
Use technology to your advantage, but don’t lose sight of the fundamentals
September 10, 2019  |  By Geno Fragnito
Nearly every professional industry is witnessing a technological revolution. The CPA profession alone has seen its share of new software and automation options... Read more
Consulting, SALT
Wayfair: Challenges, strategies, opportunities
August 14, 2019  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
It’s hard to overstate the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (June 21, 2018), which allows states to require a remote seller... Read more
Career, Leadership, Personal Development , Work-Life Balance
Discovering unexpected gifts in candid conversations
August 9, 2019  |  By Linda Wedul
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is attending MNCPA events and meeting new people. I greatly enjoy having conversations with members... Read more
Taxation-Individual, Government, Taxation-Business
Your expertise will help provide clarity on Minnesota's 2019 tax law changes
August 5, 2019  |  By Geno Fragnito
Let's crunch the numbers: It's been about two months since Gov. Walz signed the 2019 tax bill, HF 5, into law. The new tax law affects three tax years... Read more

 
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