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Footnote Magazine

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October/November 2026

Celebrate the seven 2026 MNCPA Award Winners who devoted their time and expertise to the society, their peers and the profession. Also in this issue:
  • Discover the top 10 cash flow mistakes businesses make and how to help clients avoid them. 
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with the IRS and keep your client's case moving forward.
  • Hear what it takes to tackle organizational issues, including how to think like a team player, from four CFOs from the NFC North.
  • See how MNCPA members can make an impact with the upcoming changes in the Legislature. 

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

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

Connections are the throughline of life
Sara DeRoo, CPA, Christianson PLLP
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

Celebrate the 2025-26 MNCPA Member Award winners
The MNCPA celebrates seven individuals whose exceptional contributions to the society earned them recognition for this year’s MNCPA Member Awards.

Bob Cedergren, CPA — Retired
Julia Shiota, MNCPA communications coordinator
With a career spanning decades and including experience in both public accounting and industry, Bob Cedergren saw firsthand all the opportunities the profession offers.

Michael Bösl, CPA
Corey Butler, MNCPA communications manager
Michael Bösl’s pledge to service and leadership on the MNCPA’s Content Review Committee exemplified that commitment, easily showcasing why he was selected for this recognition.

Gavin Burnham, CPA
Julia Shiota, MNCPA communications coordinator
For more than a decade, Burnham has been part of the Peer Review Committee. It’s this dedication that earned him the MNCPA Volunteer Excellence Award.

Boz Bostrom, CPA
Corey Butler, MNCPA communications manager
The late Boz Bostrom’s impact on the accounting profession extended far beyond the classroom, making him a fitting recipient of the MNCPA’s Excellence in Professional Development Award.

Sen. Ann Rest, CPA
Corey Butler, MNCPA communications manager
The MNCPA is proud to recognize Sen. Ann Rest, CPA with one of the organization’s highest honors for individuals who have made exceptional contributions in support of the MNCPA’s mission. 

Carl Peterson, CPA and Jeff White, CPA
Corey Butler, MNCPA communications manager
Carl Peterson and Jeff White are the recipients of the MNCPA Legacy Award, one of the organization’s highest honors for volunteer service and professional commitment.

Cash is king: 10 cash flow mistakes small business owners can’t afford to make
Stacy Shaw, CPA
Many business owners focus on profitability. Yet some of the most profitable companies experience cash shortages, while others with modest profits maintain strong financial positions.

Overcoming the courtesy disconnect
Benjamin Wagner, JD
Staffing reductions, processing backlogs and increasingly lengthy telephone wait times have made communication with the IRS considerably more difficult.

Leading from the 50-yard line
Julia Shiota, MNCPA communications coordinator
The finances of a professional sports team — including salaries — are a fast-paced and complicated environment.

BOA Business: Nearing the finish line!
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.

Senate Taxes Committee experiencing significant change
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.

The big, unexpected contributor to AI answer quality
Mike Godwin
Experts from Accordance provide tips for effectively using AI in your workflow.

Engagement letter do’s and don’ts
Use these tips from CAMICO to help you write more effective engagement letters.