MNCPA in the News
Oct. 2, 2024 — New CPA paths emerge as states try to stem accountange shortage | MNCPA member Boz Bostrom interviewed
The Wall Street Journal
Sept. 23, 2024 — Money Minute: Newlyweds | MNCPA member Steven Warren interviewed
KSTP
Aug. 21, 2024 — Should we get a pro to help us move my husband's small 401k? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau quoted
Market Watch
July 13, 2024 — My financial planner recommends a custom 60/40 portfolio and will meet with me 3x per year — for a fee | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau quoted
Market Watch
May 20, 2024 — Why wealthy clients fall for 'dirty' tax scams | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau quoted
Accounting Today
April 24, 2024 — Clients' strangest ideas about taxes | MNCPA members Scott Kadrlik and Bruce Primeau quoted
Accounting Today
April 12, 2024 — Where did all the accountants go? | MNCPA member Erik Doerr interviewed
Twin Cities Business
April 1, 2024 — Taxpayer donations bolster affordable housing | MNCPA member Steven Warren interviewed
Tax Credit Advisor
March 14, 2024 — 11 tips to get you through tax season | MNCPA member Steven Warren interviewed
KARE 11
March 13, 2024 — Minnesota bill would expand CPA license eligibility | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
Tax Notes
March 11, 2024 — 6 opportunities every firm should consider | MNCPA member Jana Cinnamon quoted
Accounting Today
March 8, 2024 — Minnesota accountants stare down the guardians of their industry | MNCPA director of government relations Geno Fragnito interviewed
Star Tribune
March 8, 2024 — Legislation advances in Minnesota to relax 150-hour CPA requirement | MNCPA members Bob Cedergren and Pat Plamann testimonies quoted
Accounting Today
March 8, 2024 — Broadening pathways to CPA licensure: Minnesota Senate advances bill | MNCPA members Bob Cedergren and Pat Plamann testimonies quoted
Inside Public Accounting
March 1, 2024 — Clients who need a new tax accountant could be out of luck | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Feb. 28, 2024 — Minnesota lawmakers gave nonprofits $1.1 billion last year. Will we know if it’s well spent? | MNCPA member Ann Etter interviewed
Minnesota Reformer
Feb. 20, 2024 — Legislative changes for CPAs with Geno Fragnito | MNCPA director of government relations, Geno Fragnito interviewed
Q&A Over Coffee, Olsen Thielen Podcast
Feb. 12, 2024 — 5 must-know tax breaks for the 2024 filing season | MNCPA member Craig Chilcote interviewed
NASDAQ
Feb. 6, 2024 — Helping pre-retirees avoid serious blunders | MNCPA member Laura Bereiter interviewed
Financial Advisor
Jan. 31, 2024 — Congress debating new tax credit which could give relief to caregivers of elderly and disabled family members | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
KARE 11
Jan. 30, 2024 — Targeting the accounting shortage: 2024 tactics | MNCPA director of governmental relations Geno Fragnito interviewed
CFO Dive
Jan. 22, 2024 — Wealthy clients should say no to early tax filing, advisors say | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Jan. 19, 2024 — Proposed child tax credit changes | MNCPA member Steve Warren interviewed
KSTP
Dec. 18, 2023 — How to use — and not lose — your FSA dollars as the end of year approaches | MNCPA member Steve Warren interviewed
Star Tribune
Dec. 16, 2023 — I retired in 2021 with $1.8 million. I have only withdrawn $100,000, but my account is now worth just $1.5 million. My financial adviser blames the economy. What should I do? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
Nov. 29, 2023 — Which tax forms cause the biggest headaches? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Oct. 9, 2023 — Business-owner clients a top target of IRS auditors, advisors say | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Sept. 25, 2023 — To combat the accountant shortage, states should consider CPA licensing reform | MNCPA profiled
CATO Institute
Sept. 8, 2023 — I live in California, and have a financial adviser who is charging 0.84% to manage my $2.3 million portfolio; should I switch up how I pay her? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
Sept. 7, 2023 — There’s an accountant shortage. And some CPAs say the 150-hour college credit requirement needs to change| MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
Yahoo Finance
Sept. 7, 2023 — CPAs are MIA | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
Fortune CFO Daily
Sept. 5, 2023 — US accounting profession rethinks entry rules amid staffing crisis | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
Financial Times
Sept. 5, 2023 — Minnesota tax rebate checks may look like junk mail | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlick interviewed
FOX 9
Sept. 5, 2023 — I’ve got a $7 million portfolio, but a new adviser wants to charge me 0.9%; is this even fair? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
Aug. 31, 2023 — Diversify the accounting talent pipeline: What does the research say? | MNCPA pathways initiative cited
The Center for Audit Quality
Aug. 28, 2023 — Your money: Kids and money | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
KARE 11
Aug. 19, 2023 — Despite some paying 5%, one adviser tells us high-yield savings accounts are ‘overrated’ for this reason. But others say, no way. | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MSN
Aug. 19, 2023 — Yes, plenty of CDs are paying 5% and higher. But here’s what not to do with CDs right now, one pro tells us. | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
Aug. 11, 2023 — Wisconsin bill moves to restore tax reciprocity with Minnesota | MNCPA member Todd Koch interviewed
Bloomberg Tax
Aug. 7, 2023 — How wealthy clients can prepare for losing a tax preparer | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau quoted
Financial Advisor
July 20, 2023 — Minnesota's marijuana market could be a boon for other industries, jobs | MNCPA member Mark Waller quoted
Star Tribune
July 5, 2023 — State CPA societies in action: MNCPA | MNCPA profiled
CPA Practice Advisor​
June 27, 2023 — Myrna Bowie was among Minnesota's first women Certified Public Accountants; at 90, she is now the oldest | MNCPA member Myrna Bowie profiled
Post Bulletin
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June 13, 2023 — Talking to clients about the banking crisis | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
Accounting Today
May 8, 2023 — My Money: Paycheck scams, sports betting, credit card debt and investment tips | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
KARE 11
May 3, 2023 — Minnesota expanding corporate income tax to out-of-state sellers | MNCPA member Todd Koch interviewed
Bloomberg
May 1, 2023 — How wealthy clients can address income-based phaseouts | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
April 18, 2023 — How the federal student loan pause could impact your taxes | MNCPA member Ann Etter interviewed
KARE 11
April 17, 2023 — How the new IRS 10-year plan may affect wealthy clients | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
April 15, 2023 — ‘How do I break up with him?’ My financial adviser passed away 2 years ago and his partner took over my account. But I’m 70, retired and want out now. | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
April 12, 2023 — What to do if you owe more in taxes than you can afford right now | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
CBS Minnesota
April 12, 2023 — A broader path: MNCPA looks to inspire dialogue around CPA shortage with new licensure proposal | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
INSIDE Public Accounting
April 5, 2023 — Number of CPAs dwindle as demand grows | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
MPR
April 3, 2023 — How wealthy clients can address income-based phaseouts | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
March 16, 2023 — Tax plannung under a divided Congress | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
Accounting Today
March 15, 2023 — I’m 70 and weighing whether to ‘sell everything’ and put it all in Treasuries, or hire a financial adviser even though it would cost $20K a year. What should I do? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
March 15, 2023 — Talking tax season tips with the U of M | MNCPA member Tammy Naples interviewed
University of Minnesota News
March 11, 2023 — We are in our 50s, living in California, and have $2 million in retirement savings. We want someone to tell us whether we can feasibly retire — what’s our best bet there? | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
March 8, 2023 — Minnesota bill seeks to broaden path to becoming a CPA in face of talent shortage | MNCPA profiled
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
March 6, 2023 — Accountants have to go to college for five years; Minnesota is rethinking that | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren interviewed
The Wall Street Journal
March 2, 2023 — The cost of the 150-hour rule: $2 billion | MNCPA broadening CPA pathways referenced
Accounting Today
March 1, 2023 — Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol | MNCPA member Molly Jungbauer interviewed
MPR News
Feb. 28, 2023 — Self-serving: How tax pros answer the DIY question | MNCPA members Ann Etter and Bruce Primeau interviewed
Accounting Today
Feb. 28, 2023 — Minnesota proposes alternatives to the 150-hour rule | MNCPA member Bob Cedergren and MNCPA Goverment Relations Director Geno Fragnito interviewed
Accounting Today
Feb. 20, 2023 — Too much work, too few warm bodies | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik
Accounting Today
Feb. 17, 2023 — Your biggest tax problem may be a CPA shortage
SavingAdvice.com
Feb. 10, 2023 — Inflation could impact your tax return this year | MNCPA member Ann Etter interviewed
Scripps News
Feb. 8, 2023 — Suze Orman says this is the $1-$2 mistake that can ‘creep into’ too many of your financial decisions — and it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars​ | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
MarketWatch
Feb. 6, 2023 — Here's how to help your client avoid an IRS audit | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Feb. 1, 2023 — Accounting leaders offer perspectives on issuings facing business bosses | MNCPA member Beth Kieffer Leonard interviewed
Twin Cities Business
Jan. 18, 2023 — Commentary: CPA shortage could affect taxpayers, businesses
Echo Press
Dec. 9, 2022 — Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak | MNCPA member Steve Warren interviewed
MPR News
Nov. 1, 2022 — Avoiding unpleasant tax surprises next year | MNCPA member Brenda Lowe interviewed
Financial Advisor
Oct. 17, 2022 — Tax strategies for clients with extra cash | MNCPA member Bruce Primeau interviewed
Financial Advisor
Sept. 8, 2022 — Minnesota, Michigan tax agencies address cryptocurrency | MNCPA member Steve Warren interviewed
Tax Notes
Aug. 26, 2022 — While student loan forgiveness won't be taxed federally, Minnesota still could tax as income | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
KARE 11
Aug. 25, 2022 — As surplus sits, governor candidates diverge on taxes | MNCPA member Steve Warren interviewed
MPR News
May 15, 2022 — State error means wealthy Minnesotans owe more taxes | MNCPA member Kris Dahl interviewed
Star Tribune
April 18, 2022 — On Tax Day, longtime Minneapolis CPA reflects on how taxes have changed | MNCPA member Herbert Schechter interviewed
KARE 11
April 12, 2022 — Are your taxes done yet? | MNCPA member Jerry Lee interviewed
WCCO Radio
​April 7, 2022 — Tax deadline is fast approaching, experts say some refunds may be delayed | MNCPA member Ann Etter interviewed
KARE 11
April 7, 2022 — Changes that could impact your tax return | MNCPA member Scott Kadrlik interviewed
FOX 9
​​April 1, 2022 — How to fix a common client problem: Too little insurance protection | MNCPA members Bruce Primeau and Laura Bereiter interviewed
Financial Advisor
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