MNCPA Footnote: Practice 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.
Hanging your shingle -
August/September 2022
Have you ever thought of running your own shop? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Does the thought of risk not scare you? Then making this move can be awesome.
5 tips to help you prune toxic clients -
August/September 2022
At the end of the day, not every client is a great client. And having great clients at your firm keeps your firm profitable and your team happy.
We can never go back to before -
May 2021
Now is the time to start thinking about a different normal in the workplace. The future of retaining — and recruiting — staff may depend on it.
Can we have the best of both worlds? -
June/July 2021
Hybrid work may be a win-win for employees and employers.
Managing the known risks -
May 2020
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.
Maintaining and enhancing client engagement now and in the future -
November 2020
Thankfully, there are several actions you can take (that don’t require you to log into Zoom) to maintain a high level of client service from afar.
Avoid firm permit renewal hiccups -
November 2020
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
How to leverage Microsoft’s Power BI -
August 2021
For accountants, this means you now have the power at your fingertips to perform advanced data analytics.
Forgetting firm permit renewal: How bad is it? -
December 2022/January 2023
Forget the small stuff. Here’s why forgetting to renew your firm permit for 2023 is a very big deal.
5 smart strategies to grow your business -
December 2022/January 2023
MNCPA partner, CPACharge, shares tips to increase revenue and enhance your client experience.
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’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.
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.
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.
Renew and report by Dec. 31 -
October/November 2023
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Generation who cares? -
February/March 2020
Do generational differences really matter? Consider these thoughts to address the situation in your office.
Understand firm ownership when the unexpected strikes -
February/March 2020
Learn about important news from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Monthly topics include rules, CPE requirements, CPA exam information, licensing, and more.
Business Perspective: ADP -
April 2020
Many business owners were caught by surprise when the calendar flipped to 2020. Legislation effective Jan. 1 meant that more than half of U.S. states have now increased their minimum wage.
Securing your technology while on the go -
June/July 2020
Whether working from a coffee shop or in an airport, you must be vigilant to protect your devices and all the information they contain.
Business Perspective: Thomson Reuters -
August 2020
You’re ready to take the next step to ensure longevity and be a part of the future of accounting. You want to build the next generation accounting firm — yours.
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.
Preparing for busy season 2021 -
December 2020/January 2021
With 2020 nearly behind us, here are five scenarios you might find yourself in and tactics you can try to prepare for the upcoming busy season based on lessons learned in the past nine months.
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.
Planning for the worst -
December 2023/January 2024
CPA firm owners face a never-ending stream of challenges. Learn how to plan for the unexpected in a way that protects clients and staff.
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