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MNCPA Perspectives: Accounting & Auditing

Is a single audit in your future? It might be closer than you think
May 3, 2021  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
Given the amount of federal grants available for pandemic relief in the past year, entities may find themselves in single audit territory for the first time... Read more
Major audit standard implementation: Are you ready?
October 4, 2021  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
SAS 134–140: If your firm performs audits, they should be top of mind right now. Read more
Don't let a single audit take you by surprise
December 3, 2021  |  By Corey Butler
When various federal funds funneled to this nonprofit as a result of COVID-related legislation, the organization, for the first time, hit the $750,000 threshold to trigger a single audit... Read more
MNCPA calls on Congress to address IRS service levels
January 31, 2022  |  By Geno Fragnito
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... Read more
Auditing Standards Board approves significant changes in firm quality standards
May 13, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
One of the most talked about standards proposals in recent memory has been finalized. On May 12, 2022, the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) approved the most significant change... Read more
A field of opportunity: New conference takes root
July 28, 2022  |  By Lynn Kletscher
If you cruise any Minnesota road long enough, I bet you pass at least one cornfield, turkey barn or herd of grazing cows. Why am I writing about farms? Because farms are businesses and businesses need CPAs... Read more
SQMS: First steps to implementing the new quality management standards
August 17, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
The quality management (QM) standards approved in May by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board are big news for every firm that performs engagements under SASs, SSAEs, or SSARS... Read more
Auditors: You’re in luck
August 30, 2022  |  By Kinzie Jensen
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... Read more
AICPA Peer Review Conference takeaways part No. 1: New Standards
September 7, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
There was much to be learned from the AICPA’s annual Peer Review Conference held in August... Read more
CPA Evolution is coming — are you ready?
September 14, 2022  |  By Stephanie Schmidt
For those interested in taking the CPA Exam, big changes are coming... Read more
Peer Review Conference takeaways part No 2: Audits of employee benefit plans
September 20, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
This year more than ever, I have an appreciation for the CPAs who perform these types of engagements... Read more
Peer Review Conference takeaways part No. 3: Engagements under Government Auditing Standards
October 14, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
This post shares highlights from the half-day workshop at the AICPA’s recent peer review conference related to the performance of engagements under Government Auditing Standards... Read more
Feedback sought for revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services
October 27, 2022  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
Comments must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2022... Read more
Peer Review Conference takeaways part No. 4: General peer review information
October 31, 2022  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
The AICPA’s annual Peer Review Conference provides training and updates for peer reviewers. But there is also a ton of overall technical information... Read more
MNCPA members: What concerns us most about upcoming tax season
January 10, 2023  |  By Corey Butler
We asked our members as part of the annual MNCPA Tax Survey about what concerns them most about this upcoming tax season... Read more
An agile accounting profession requires adaptable licensing requirements
February 23, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
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... Read more
Response to Journal of Accountancy article, Feb. 10, 2023, ‘NASBA upholds 150-hour education requirement’
February 27, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
We believe we are closer to the AICPA and NASBA in finding solutions for this critical issue than the article leads readers to believe... Read more
CPA credential legislation is start of discussion
March 1, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
Declining high school graduation sizes, increasing demand for CPAs, increasing retirements and declining number of candidates sitting for the CPA exam are converging... Read more
CPA pathways discussion: Addressing the objections
May 8, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
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... Read more
Is GAAP becoming less ‘generally accepted?’
August 18, 2023  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
Any new standard that is finally issued by FASB becomes a part of GAAP. But something has happened in the past few years... Read more
Peer review conference takeaways No. 1
August 23, 2023  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
So much vital information was conveyed during the recent three-day 2023 AICPA Peer Review Conference, starting with the optional sessions related to engagements performed... Read more
AICPA Peer Review Conference takeaways No. 2
September 27, 2023  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
Part two of tips and resources gained from the AICPA's 2023 Peer Review Conference.  Read more
Choice in auditors is good for Minnesota
December 7, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
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... Read more
Common — and outrageous! — attempted tax deductions
March 13, 2024  |  By Julia Shiota
Here are some themes behind commonly attempted deductibles shared in the annual MNCPA Tax Survey of members; some of these might look familiar to you, too! Read more
QM standards: It’s not too late to make sure you’re on time
June 3, 2024  |  By Faye Hayhurst, CPA
A gentle reminder: Dec. 15, 2025, will be here before you know it... Read more