MNCPA Footnote: MNCPA Programs & Activities
MNCPA Employee Benefit Plan Task Force findings -
June/July 2022
Reporting investments and fair value disclosures prove to be an ongoing challenge.
A look back at the MNCPA’s MBAC22 -
August/September 2022
The MNCPA’s premier event for CFOs, financial leaders, internal auditors and business advisers was back this year in a new format and new venue.
Stepping up, standing out with Prepare + Prosper -
August/September 2022
After another successful tax season in 2022, let's look back at some of the volunteer contributions MNCPA members have made.
See you at MBAC! -
May 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Journey from inactive to active CPA -
May 2021
I’m eager to share my story with you because I don’t want you to make the same mistakes that I made.
CPE: Carryback and carry on -
June/July 2021
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
New MNCPA system launches -
May 2020
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.
Recognizing contributions to the MNCPA, profession -
October/November 2022
The MNCPA recognized those who have contributed to the organization and the profession during its annual meeting.
Kay Freund, Distinguished Service Award -
October/November 2022
Kay Freund has earned the MNCPA’s highest honor given to a member, the Distinguished Service Award.
CPAs are the peanut butter to taxpayers’ jelly -
May 2020
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.
Findings from peer review -
November 2020
Firms that perform attestation engagements are required to undergo a peer review generally every three years.
MNCPA member benefits are tangible and intangible -
November 2020
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.
What did, didn’t happen at the Capitol -
August 2021
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.
MNCPA 2021 board ballot -
February/March 2021
Five MNCPA members are up for election this year to the board.
Crack the code: MNCPA Tax Conference -
December 2022/January 2023
Highlights from the 2022 MNCPA Tax Conference.
Latest peer reviews show continued improvement -
December 2022/January 2023
The MNCPA Peer Review Committee has compiled the results of engagement reviews and system reviews from the past three years to analyze trends and highlight areas for continued improvement.
MNCPA 2022 Board Ballot -
February/March 2022
Help shape the future of the MNCPA by electing candidates to the board of directors. This year, five candidates are up for election or reelection.
Continue to embrace the light -
February/March 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Todd Koch, Distinguished Service Award -
October 2021
Todd Koch has earned the MNCPA’s highest honor given to a member, the Distinguished Service Award.
MNCPA to explore broadening CPA licensure options -
February/March 2023
The board approved an initiative to draft legislation to broaden options to CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota while maintaining rigorous testing requirements.
Scott Kadrlik, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October 2021
Scott Kadrlik is the recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which honors those who have volunteered with the organization for five years and provided leadership or significant contributions.
Masha Yevzelman, Friend of the Profession -
October 2021
Masha Yevzelman is the recipient of the MNCPA Friend of the Profession award, which recognizes non-CPAs who provide exceptional support to the CPA profession and/or MNCPA.
Successful inaugural Accounting Opportunities Week by the numbers -
February/March 2023
In an ongoing effort to grow the CPA pipeline, the MNCPA joined forces with 35 state CPA societies and the AICPA to raise awareness of the accounting profession within schools nationwide.
MNCPA sets 2023 legislative agenda -
February/March 2023
Federal conformity and private letter rulings are once again at the top of the list
Talent pipeline is the issue of our day -
April/May 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Bob Cedergren: Ready for a 'wild ride' -
April/May 2023
The MNCPA's new board chair sits down to talk about his career, life and where he sees the accounting profession heading.
A year of lessons, reflections; adapting in the time of COVID -
February/March 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Ms. Lindsey goes to St. Paul -
April/May 2023
Carolee Lindsey, an MNCPA member who's been a longtime advocate at the Capitol, shares her experience of seeing the early federal tax conformity bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
The MNCPA and its members — a symbiotic relationship -
June/July 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
CPAs are stronger together -
August/September 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Thrive through change: MBAC23 -
August/September 2023
Highlights from the Management & Business Adviser's Conference 2023.
In the season of thanks, here are mine -
November 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
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.
A season of change -
October/November 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Recognizing contributions to the MNCPA, profession -
October/November 2023
MNCPA members recognized for their exceptional contributions to the organization and the profession.
Chris Piché, Distinguished Service Award -
October/November 2023
Chris Piché has earned the MNCPA’s highest honor given to a member, the Distinguished Service Award.
Dan Kidney, Excellence in Professional Development Award -
October/November 2023
Dan Kidney is the recipient of the Excellence in Professional Development Award. The award recognizes members who develop unique MNCPA educational programming.
Let’s all do our part! -
December 2021/January 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Two MNCPA members recognized as CFOs of the Year -
December 2021/January 2022
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.
Rise to the challenge of the moment -
February/March 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
MNCPA 2023 board ballot -
February/March 2023
Help shape the future of the MNCPA by electing candidates to the board of directors.
Michelle Hoffman, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2023
Michelle Hoffman is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Mike Crabtree, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2023
Mike Crabtree is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Pulse Survey results guiding MNCPA offerings in 2021 -
February/March 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, the MNCPA has sent multiple Pulse Surveys to determine how COVID-19 is impacting your business. Here's what we learned and are doing.
The ever-changing world of accounting standards -
February/March 2021
CPAs pivoted to respond to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, foregoing the rituals and traditions that would normally bring staff together.
Could your CPE be audited in 2021? Maybe -
February/March 2021
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Dan Kidney, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October 2021
Dan Kidney is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Ann Etter, Outstanding Contributor Award -
October 2021
Ann Etter is the recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award, which honors those whose volunteer contributions to MNCPA programs bolster the success of members and the profession.
Marjorie Heap, Excellence in Professional Development Award -
October 2021
Marjorie Heap is the recipient of the Excellence in Professional Development Award. The award recognizes members who develop unique MNCPA educational programming.
Striving to make accounting cool -
February/March 2022
MNCPA board member, Boz Bostrom, publishes his first novel, ‘The New Start’.
Stephanie Markert, Excellence in Professional Development Award -
October/November 2022
Stephanie Markert is the recipient of the Excellence in Professional Development Award. The award recognizes members who develop unique MNCPA educational programming.
Eric Grube, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2022
Eric Grube is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Kirk Kleckner, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2022
Kirk Kleckner is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Steve Warren, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2022
Steve Warren is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Larry Morgan, Friend of the Profession Award -
October/November 2022
Larry Morgan is the recipient of the MNCPA Friend of the Profession award, which recognizes non-CPAs who provide exceptional support to the CPA profession and/or MNCPA.
Dispatches from the MNCPA Tax Conference 2023 -
December 2023/January 2024
Highlights from the nationally-recognized event for CPAs, tax advisers, accounting firm tax teams and corporate tax experts.
The calendar flips, the work continues -
February/March 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
MNCPA 2024 board of directors ballot -
February/March 2024
Help shape the future of the MNCPA by electing candidates to the board of directors.
MNCPA sets 2024 legislative agenda -
February/March 2024
Broadening the pathways to licensure, private letter rulings lead the way
Student membership by the numbers -
November 2021
Take a look at this infographic to see how our relaunched student membership is doing.
Getting to know Prepare + Prosper -
December 2019/January 2020
Founded in 1971 by a group of justice-minded accountants, Prepare + Prosper is a nonprofit that works with people to build financial well-being and solve for financial inclusion.
MNCPA 2020 board ballot -
February/March 2020
Meet the candidates for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
How early is too early? -
August/September 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Addressing the talent pipeline — one student at a time -
August/September 2024
The MNCPA has been addressing the pipeline
through several initiatives, including the MNCPA’s Scholars Program.
The CPA talent pipeline today -
August/September 2024
Dive into the national discussion around the talent pipeline, including the additional pathways to CPA licensure.
The CPA talent pipeline today -
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Dive into the national discussion around the talent pipeline, including the additional pathways to CPA licensure.
Involvement is key to a healthy profession, society -
February/March 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Statement disclosures: Your peers describe Minnesota conformity in three words -
February/March 2020
Here is a look at some of our favorite responses, as well as a graphical look at the words that came up the most frequently.
MNCPA 2020 legislative agenda set -
February/March 2020
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.
Ben Ellingson, new board chair keeps it cool on, off ice -
April 2020
Ben Ellingson, CPA, an avid fisher and hunter, lives this truth every day he breathes; that approach will anchor his next 12 months as the new MNCPA board chair.
Kris Blackburn, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2023
Kris Blackburn is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Cindy Wrecza, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October/November 2023
Cindy Wrecza is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Improvement seen in latest employee benefit plan audits -
April 2020
The MNCPA Employee Benefit Plan Task Force last year received 25 reports consisting of 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit, and health and welfare plans for both single and multi-employer plans.
2024 legislative session review -
August/September 2024
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.
2020 — the legislative session no one expected -
August 2020
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.
Making a move? Don’t forget about your CPA certificate -
August 2020
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Ensure your CPA status is ready for anything -
September 2020
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
What ‘warrants more attention’ -
April 2021
This year’s volunteer task force was composed of 15 members, representing 13 accounting firms.
Katie Gabriel, from auctioneer podium to MNCPA board chair -
April 2021
The new board chair sat down with us to talk about her career, what drives her personally and where she sees the accounting profession heading in the future.
Charles Esler: New board chair ready to drill down into the job -
April/May 2022
The controller with Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. sat down with us to talk about his career, his life and where he sees the accounting profession heading in the future.
Keep the CPE flowing ahead of June 30 -
April/May 2022
Stay in the know with this helpful flowchart that outlines CPE requirements and certificate renewal information.
Elevating Minnesota CPAs -
April/May 2022
After more than 30 years since our last logo redesign, we decided to refresh and strengthen our brand with one that reflects the growing changes of today’s financial landscape.
MNCPA honors 10 individuals with awards -
October 2021
In a time of uncertainty, it’s nice to recognize a never-wavering certainty: MNCPA members continue to accomplish the extraordinary.
Young Professionals at the Tax Conference -
October/November 2024
Take a look at the popular young professional track at the MNCPA's Tax Conference.
Wanted: Words of encouragement -
April/May 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
A thoughtful approach to local taxes -
April/May 2024
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 MNCPA goes to St. Paul -
April/May 2024
For the first time in five years, the MNCPA was able to celebrate CPA Day at the Capitol — at the Capitol!
Boz Bostrom -
April/May 2024
We sat down with the new chair, Boz Bostrom, to talk about his career, his life and what he is looking forward to in his role as board chair.
Use summer to refresh, reconnect -
June/July 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
A frantic, fulfilling fall -
October/November 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Tara Torseth -
October/November 2024
Tara Torseth is the recipient of the Excellence in Professional Development Award. The award recognizes members who develop unique MNCPA educational programming.
Pat Plamann -
October/November 2024
Pat Plamann is the recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award.
Tammy Hutter, Phyllis Kapetanakis and Keegan Leonard -
October/November 2024
Tammy Hutter, Phyllis Kapetanakis and Keegan Leonard are recipients of the Outstanding Contributor Award.
Brady Banken -
October/November 2024
Brady Banken is the recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award.
Jeff White -
October/November 2024
Jeff White is the recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award.