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Footnote Magazine

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December 2021/January 2022

The December 2021/January 2022 Footnote examines how last-minute tax legislation is making planning especially difficult this year. Also in this issue:
  • Branding strategies employers can use to recruit and retain employees.
  • The status of SAS 134, 135, 136 and beyond.
  • Five technologies that will be critical in 2022.
  • Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Robert Doty writes about creating a tax system for all.

Spotlights
Updates from our members, including promotions, new hires, speaking engagements and firm news.

The case of the thorn in the plan
Charles Selcer, CPA, MBA
MNCPA member Chuck Selcer shares his knowledge about ethics requirements and laws with unique humorous fictitious stories.

Let’s all do our part!
Katie Gabriel, CPA
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

Year-end tax planning in flux
Mark Sellner, CPA, JD, LLM (taxation)
Last-minute tax legislation is making planning especially difficult this year. Here’s a look at seven tried-and-true tax planning approaches and how they may change.

The importance of employer branding
Lee Frederiksen, Ph.D.
A dive into what an employer brand is, how to build your employer branding strategy and how to promote it to attract high-quality candidates.

The status of SAS 134, 135, 136 and beyond
Jerome R. Reutzel, CPA, MBT
SAS 134–140 will take effect for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after Dec. 15, 2021. Here’s what you need to know.

5 critical technologies for 2022
Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA
With so many new and emerging technologies available, it can be challenging to identify those that can have an immediate, positive impact on your bottom line.

Two MNCPA members recognized as CFOs of the Year
Rachel Kats
In what has become an annual tradition, MNCPA members are among the recipients of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s CFO of the Year award.

Building a tax system for all Minnesotans
Robert Doty, Minnesota Department of Revenue commissioner
Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Robert Doty writes about creating a tax system for all.

CPA firms: Expect the unexpected
Anne Janotta Erickson, MNCPA membership marketing team leader
Don’t forget to incorporate the BOA rules into your succession-planning discussion. Doing so will help you to avoid complications, especially if non-CPA owners are involved.