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Footnote Magazine

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May 2020

In the May Footnote, read over the highlights of the CARES Act and how it might affect your clients or business. Also in this issue, you'll find:
  • In the age of disruption, consider how outsourcing tax services might help your business.
  • Read the top emerging risks to CPA firms (besides the COVID-19 pandemic).
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion may have a foundation in your organization, but how do you take your efforts to the next level?

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

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

We all have our CPA stories
Ben Ellingson, CPA, CGMA
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

Highlights of the CARES Act
Nick Spoltore, Esq.
The CARES Act contains many tax provisions that impact your practice and life immediately as our nation and world combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outsourcing tax services — a valuable option in the age of disruption
Samantha Wimmer, CPA, MBT
As you decipher the disruptions of tax reform, consider outsourcing your tax function to trusted tax advisers who can add value and help you navigate the powerful storm generated by new tax law.

Five new Excel features to boost productivity in 2020
Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA
Microsoft added many new features with the release of Excel 2019. Of course, these new features do not pay dividends unless you are aware of them and know how to put them to use.

Managing the known risks
Faye Hayhurst, MNCPA director of finance and administration
Amid the current environment, CPAs would do well not to forget about managing risks that, for the most part, they can control or, at least, mitigate in large part.

Going beyond the basics
Craig Warren
Your organization may have a good foundation for diversity, equity and inclusion, but what's next?

New MNCPA system launches
While most of our website will look exactly the same to you, you’ll notice some new features within your My MNCPA account. Here’s a rundown of what to expect next time you log in.

CPAs are the peanut butter to taxpayers’ jelly
We tried to capture the spirit of perfect pairings in the 10th annual Tax Campaign, which promotes the importance of CPAs and the profession to the public.

Advocacy as a member, business and client benefit
Geno Fragnito, MNCPA director of government relations
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Continuous testing available to CPA exam candidates
Anne Janotta Erickson, MNCPA membership marketing team leader
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.