MNCPA Footnote: Management
Overcome the martyrdom of the profession -
June/July 2022
Here are changes that can help curb death by a thousand paper cuts in your A&A practice.
Managing your EX (employee experience) -
June/July 2022
In a tight labor market, the employee experience becomes a major part of your recruitment and retention strategy. Employers must define and articulate what makes them stand out from other employers.
Can we have the best of both worlds? -
June/July 2021
Hybrid work may be a win-win for employees and employers.
As organizations move back to work, what does ‘the new normal’ look like? -
June/July 2021
The pandemic required employers to rethink office and work arrangements. Employers are also were faced with demographic, economic, cultural and technological changes.
What is ESG? -
June/July 2021
One acronym has quickly risen to the top of many C-suite and board agendas in the past year: ESG, or environmental, social and governance.
Take care of yourself, each other -
August 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Giving thanks in trying times -
November 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
How can you take constructive action understanding Minnesota Nice, diversity, equity and inclusion? -
August 2021
What steps can you take regarding niceness at work? This article provides you with insights to help you be further educated and action items to help you going forward.
Maximizing your technology while minimizing your expenses -
February/March 2023
Challenging business climates demand that we keep a sharp eye on expenses without sacrificing the quality of our services or the goods we produce.
What tax practitioners need to know about cybersecurity -
October 2021
While leaders and security experts continue to evolve protective measures to lessen the threat of tax identity theft, tax preparers must take precautions to shield themselves and their clients.
How to prevent turnover when introducing your ‘new normal’ -
October 2021
It’s time to prepare for a long-anticipated but more gradual shift to the workplace of the future.
What’s in a name? Turns out, a lot -
February/March 2023
The BOA has spelled out rules regarding how a firm can be named in Minnesota Rules 1105.6300 and 6400. We’ll break it down for you right here.
Beyond the numbers: The power of executive presence for finance professionals -
April/May 2023
You work hard to understand complex financial models, analyze data and make informed decisions that drive business success. But have you ever considered the importance of your executive presence?
How to address three common staffing challenges -
April/May 2023
In the annual survey of MNCPA public practice members, 45% of respondents said their top concern this tax season was not having enough staff to complete the work.
Developing a succession plan in today’s world -
June/July 2023
This article cover four aspects of a succession plan: developing a succession plan, compensating the retiring partner or partners, transitioning clients and transitioning firm management.
A look at last year’s peer review -
November 2021
Firms that perform attestation engagements are required to undergo a peer review every three years.
The importance of employer branding -
December 2021/January 2022
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.
5 critical technologies for 2022 -
December 2021/January 2022
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.
CPA firms: Expect the unexpected -
December 2021/January 2022
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.
Flexibility and the workplace of the future: What does that mean? -
February/March 2021
Here’s the bottom line as you prepare to lead the workplace of the future: Creating flexibility by design gives your organization a better chance of success than allowing flexibility with ambiguity.
Acknowledging the good in challenging times -
April 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Firm permit renewal is a very big deal -
November 2021
Without a permit, a firm cannot operate or advertise as a CPA firm, nor perform compilations, audits or other attest services.
The kids are alright -
December 2019/January 2020
Sixteen accounting students share their thoughts and expectations for the future of the profession and their respective careers.
Leading indicators and key statistics -
December 2019/January 2020
We are trying to establish the roadmap for measuring, monitoring, evaluating and changing business actions when we create leading indicators.
She said/she said -
December 2019/January 2020
We sat down to chat with a mentor and mentee from Deloitte about how both people can benefit from the relationship and experience of mentoring.
Generation who cares? -
February/March 2020
Do generational differences really matter? Consider these thoughts to address the situation in your office.
COVID-19, disaster planning guidance for employers -
April 2020
Whether for the COVID-19 pandemic or a future disaster, make sure your office has a plan in place to keep operations going.
Business Perspective: Salo -
September 2020
Crises are nothing new for career consultants. After all, organizations often bring in consultants when they have big, hairy, complicated problems to solve and little time to solve them.
Business interruption insurance: What does it cover, and should I purchase it for my business? -
October 2020
Does a pandemic displacing millions of workers and thousands of businesses fall under business interruption insurance? Read on.
Advancement of women in public accounting -
December 2020/January 2021
Women continue to be underrepresented in the leadership of public accounting firms and are not progressing to the top of the profession at the same rate as their male counterparts.Â
How to keep your best leaders -
April/May 2024
Turnover rates are still high in comparison to prepandemic levels. Attracting and retaining top talent continues to be a major concern in most industries, with no end in sight.
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