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MNCPA Perspectives: MNCPA Programs & Activities

Promoting CPAs in a time of complexity, crisis
May 7, 2021  |  By Corey Butler
CPAs have been relied upon more than ever for their expert decision-making skills. As Donny Shimamoto put it, the pandemic turned CPAs into emergency workers helping families and business owners... Read more
MNCPA members share top concerns for upcoming tax season
January 4, 2022  |  By
In the recent MNCPA Tax Survey of members, we asked what concerns you most about this tax season... Read more
Your voice matters — use it
February 24, 2022  |  By Geno Fragnito
Your voice — the CPA voice — is invaluable to Minnesota lawmakers. Be heard today. Read more
3 self-leadership tips to navigate uninvited change
April 19, 2022  |  By Kinzie Jensen
Take your pick — the pandemic, supply chain issues, staffing shortages, turnover, tax law changes — there have been plenty of uninvited disruptions lately... Read more
Lean into the Fourth Industrial Revolution
August 8, 2022  |  By Corey Butler
We no longer simply live in a world of gadgets and doodads. Welcome to Tomorrowland. Are you prepared? Read more
Give back by helping students
August 23, 2022  |  By
At the MNCPA we’re lucky to have members that are not only knowledgeable and experienced accounting experts, but also philanthropic and generous with their time... Read more
Feedback sought for revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services
October 27, 2022  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
Comments must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2022... Read more
It’s a big week for accounting in Minnesota!
November 7, 2022  |  By Stephanie Schmidt
In an ongoing effort to grow the CPA pipeline, the MNCPA joined forces with more than 35 state CPA societies and the AICPA in a concentrated effort to raise awareness of the accounting profession within schools nationwide. Read more
With the election over, what’s next?
November 10, 2022  |  By Geno Fragnito
Want to stay informed on legislative happenings? Here's how... Read more
Broadening the path to CPA licensure
January 31, 2023  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
Last month, MNCPA members received an email that the MNCPA board approved moving forward with drafting legislation to broaden the path to CPA licensure in Minnesota... Read more
MNCPA Activity Report unveils bridge to the future
September 13, 2022  |  By Corey Butler
Take 10 minutes to look over the MNCPA Activity Report to better understand what your fellow members and the MNCPA staff accomplished this past fiscal year ... Read more
CPA Evolution is coming — are you ready?
September 14, 2022  |  By Stephanie Schmidt
For those interested in taking the CPA Exam, big changes are coming... Read more
Snow shuts down Capitol; CPA Day rescheduled
February 24, 2023  |  By Geno Fragnito
Sometimes, Mother Nature goes for the knockout blow... Read more
CPAs do good deeds — lots of them
April 21, 2023  |  By Corey Butler
CPAs are much more than their credential. Check out CPA Stories to see all the good our members put out in the world... Read more
NASBA votes to extend CPA Exam window to 30 months — but it’s not that easy
April 25, 2023  |  By Corey Butler
The amendment increases the length of conditional credit from 18 months to 30 months. Individual state boards of accountancy still need to vote on the measure ... Read more
Legislator BBQ event a success; what’s next for the YPG?
August 14, 2023  |  By Sylvia Michels
Rep. Matt Norris and Sen. Zack Duckworth joined the Young Professionals Group, sharing their takeaways from the recent legislative session... Read more
Navigating the shifting legislative landscape: Key issues for Minnesota CPAs
February 17, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
The most recent Legislative Digest Live covers a tax on professional services, a proposal to phase out the estate tax and an update on additional pathways to CPA licensure ... Read more
Connect with legislators concerning CPA pathways licensure bills
February 27, 2024  |  By Geno Fragnito
Can one voice have an influence? Yes! When you share how an issue affects you, your business or your clients, it elevates an issue for legislators... Read more
Pathways CPA licensure bill advances in Senate
March 8, 2024  |  By Geno Fragnito
The MNCPA-backed bill to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, advanced in the Minnesota Senate today. Watch the hearing now... Read more
Member testimony on Senate File 1660
March 14, 2024  |  By Corey Butler
The following texts are excerpts from each individual’s prepared remarks... Read more
A clearer pathway to CPA licensure vital to the financial health of Minnesota nonprofits
March 20, 2024  |  By Nonoko Sato
The current shortage of CPAs has hit the nonprofit sector especially hard because nonprofits cannot easily increase their funding to pay higher rates for the CPAs that are available ... Read more
Update: CPA licensure bills at the Minnesota Legislature
May 16, 2024  |  By Geno Fragnito
I write today with an update about the MNCPA bills at the Minnesota Legislature seeking to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure and tackle the talent pipeline challenge... Read more
Check out the artificial intelligence Focus Features series
June 24, 2024  |  By Corey Butler
As you may have seen shared in the past few weeks in our daily newsletter, This Just In, we are currently rolling out our Focus Features about artificial intelligence... Read more
Economic, election updates at new MNCPA Insight Hour
October 16, 2024  |  By Corey Butler
MNCPA launches a new program Friday, Oct. 18 — MNCPA Insight Hour — to address the rapid change in the accounting industry. Members receive 1 free CPE credit... Read more
Accounting Opportunities Week returns to Minnesota classrooms
November 4, 2024  |  By Corey Butler
Nov. 11-15 is Accounting Opportunities Week. Request a CPA to visit a Minnesota classroom and tell students about the accounting profession... Read more
MNCPA submits comment on licensure framework, UAA proposals
November 26, 2024  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
The Minnesota Society of CPAs has submitted comments on a proposed CPA competency-based experience pathway framework and new language for the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA)... Read more
CPA pathways bill introduced in Minnesota Senate
February 17, 2025  |  By Geno Fragnito
Senate File 1536 was introduced today in the Senate State and Local Government Committee. The bill continues to have bipartisan support and is carried by ... Read more
Legislative update: Proposed tax on professional services sparks debate
March 3, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
The most recent Legislative Digest Live covers CPA Day at the Capitol, a tax on professional services and updates about broadening pathways legislation ... Read more
Hearings set for pathways bills in Minnesota Senate, House
March 13, 2025  |  By Geno Fragnito
Both the Minnesota Senate and House will hear the MNCPA’s bill to create additional pathways to CPA licensure and automatic mobility in their respective commitees ... Read more
Pathways bill advances in the Minnesota Senate
March 14, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
The MNCPA-backed bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill ... Read more
Reaching high school students: Ideas from CPAs
February 13, 2024  |  By Corey Butler
As part of our annual MNCPA Tax Survey, we recently asked members a score of questions, including their ideas about what they have done or suggest for encouraging more students to get involved in the accounting industry... Read more
CPA licensure bills return to Minnesota Legislature
February 14, 2024  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
The 2024 Minnesota legislative session convened this week and bills introduced last year automatically rolled over into the second year of the biennium... Read more
Insight Hour recap: Stay informed on evolving workforce regulations and communicate effectively with executives
February 3, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
The Jan. 24 MNCPA Insight Hour provided valuable insights about Minnesota’s evolving ESST law, Paid Family Leave and pay transparency rules, plus expert tips from ... Read more
Legislative update: Tax on professional services, pathways to CPA licensure and Capitol chaos
February 5, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
MNCPA’s first 2025 Legislative Digest Live covered key issues: a proposed tax on professional services, new CPA licensure pathways, and legislative gridlock ... Read more
CPA licensure and mobility: A deeper, updated look
May 15, 2024  |  By Linda Wedul, CAE
With a growing number of states, including Minnesota, Hawaii, Arkansas, Oregon and California, now discussing or actively pursuing changes to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure ... Read more
Modernizing tax administration, strengthening partnerships at the Minnesota Department of Revenue
January 9, 2025  |  By Corey Butler
Commissioner Paul Marquart shared updates on modernization, efficiency, taxpayer protection, and partnerships, highlighting innovations like mobile e-filing and... Read more