MNCPA Footnote: Staffing
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.
How to fix the leaky CPA pipeline -
August/September 2022
Additional recruitment efforts won’t resolve staffing shortages if retention issues aren’t fixed first.
The hand of private equity in accounting firms -
August/September 2022
Private equity is reaching into the accounting world, but why
— and what’s the trade-off for CPA firms?
Keeping fresh: How to prevent burnout -
May 2021
Burnout among CPAs and financial professionals happens when people are in a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
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.
Refresh your leaders with sabbaticals -
October/November 2022
Increasing numbers of employers are offering sabbatical leave to combat burnout and inspire employee retention. Read about the experiences of MNCPA members who have taken sabbaticals.
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.
We all have our CPA stories -
May 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Going beyond the basics -
May 2020
Your organization may have a good foundation for diversity, equity and inclusion, but what's next?
Giving thanks in trying times -
November 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Get ahead of the ‘great resignation’ -
September 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Tax implications of remote workers -
December 2022/January 2023
Adopting a co-employer model is one way to manage the tax compliance and HR requirements associated with remote workers.
CPA status options: Can I? Should I? How do I? -
September 2021
Whether you’re changing your CPA status from inactive to active or vice versa, the most important part is getting the answer right.
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.
CPA exam set to change in 2024 -
February/March 2023
Spread the word! For those who have already taken one or multiple parts of the exam, encourage them to complete (and pass) all four sections of the current exam to get ahead of the change.
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.
Talent pipeline is the issue of our day -
April/May 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Entering a positive work culture | Business Perspective -
April/May 2023
Paige Batcha, CPA with Versique Search & Consulting shares her story.
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.
The MNCPA and its members — a symbiotic relationship -
June/July 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.
Post-pandemic changes in finance and accounting -
August/September 2023
The past few years have undeniably shifted the work landscape. So, what does that mean for attracting and retaining top talent for the long term?
Let’s all do our part! -
December 2021/January 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
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.
Rise to the challenge of the moment -
February/March 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Small, but mighty: Combating microaggressions -
February/March 2021
Everyday verbal and nonverbal insults, known as microaggressions, are negatively effecting how we interact with each other.
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.
5 ways empathetic leadership can make digital transformation real -
October/November 2022
Being more empathetic will not only help companies rebound from the last two years, it will also enable them to find their authentic voice and become an unstoppable force in technology and business.
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.
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.
Culture is key in today’s marketplace -
April 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
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.
4 tactics for effective change management in the multigenerational workplace -
April 2020
Managers are progressively tasked with mastering change management. Success depends on how well finance leaders support these changes within their teams.
2020: The year of embracing change -
August 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Location’s role in your organization -
September 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Home or office: Managing employee stress -
September 2020
The new normal may be anything but normal, and the playbook remains to be written.
What’s in a title? Look beyond status -
October 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Leadership in a changing world -
October 2020
Many CPAs are wondering how to continue leading effectively and inclusively in this new work situation. Keep reading for ways you can lead with intention and help your team continue to do its best.
Important tips for job seekers -
December 2023/January 2024
Read about insider tips to help in the job search process and to land your next career.
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.
Staff connectivity ideas in the age of COVID-19 -
December 2020/January 2021
As many CPAs will share, having time to connect with your peers and refresh is a pillar as important to the process as the W-2 and a direct line to an IRS advocate.
Emerging trends in data governance and privacy -
April 2021
Business professionals have an absolute need to understand critical emerging trends in data governance and privacy.
Upheaval and resilience: The path to accounting amid COVID-19 -
April 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic will cast a long shadow on our world in ways that even the best futurists have failed to consider. We just don’t know what we don’t know.
Opportunities lie ahead for the profession -
April/May 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
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.
Don’t be scared! Renew and report before Dec. 31 -
October 2021
Make no bones about it, Dec. 31 is your deadline for renewing and reporting to the BOA. Miss it and you’re out of compliance.
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.
How to keep your best leaders -
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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.
