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Abdo LLP Merges In Minnesota Accounting Firm HG&K

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Abdo LLP, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm based in Minnesota, announced today that HG&K, Ltd. has merged with the firm. The newly combined firm will continue to operate under the Abdo name, with shared values, brand, and vision.

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The Beef Between the AICPA and Minnesota Over the 150 Hour Rule Heats Up

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That’s sort of what’s happening in the profession right now over proposed legislation in Minnesota that offers an alternative to the traditional 150 units of education required for licensure. That’s not to say Minnesota sucks, rather they are going up against the behemoth that is the AICPA.

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One of Minnesota’s Largest Accounting Firms Can Totally Get Behind the Alternative Pathway to CPA Licensure

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In a LinkedIn post published March 3 , CLA CEO Jen Leary — who graduated wayyyy back when only 120 units were required — threw her support behind Minnesota Society of CPAs’ initiative to add a second pathway that would allow CPA licensure at 120 units and two years of experience. Back to Jen and her LinkedIn post.

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Friday Footnotes: Bob Moritz Disappoints Us; ERC Window Slamming Shut; 2024 Sucks For Firms? | 3.22.24

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | March 21, 2024 Practice The worst of times: Issues in accounting in 2024 [ Accounting Today ] It’s a great time to run an accounting firm — except for how hard it is. Things are about to get a lot harder for Minnesota CPAs and everyone who depends on them.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Morale Is Suffering After Layoffs; Ignoring Audit Quality? | 3.11.24

Going Concern

Minnesota’s proposal to add a second pathway to CPA licensure that doesn’t require 150 hours of education is moving forward in the MN Senate. This bill is the pipeline for the life of our firm.” But they are stepping forward in Minnesota to challenge national organizations with a grip on their industry.

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CPA Society News & Updates – Feb 7, 2023

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The Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants is offering a webinar on February 17, 2023 titled Schedules K-2 and K-3: Why Even Partnerships and S Corporations with No Foreign Activities or Members May Need to Prepare These Forms. The Minnesota CPA and the MNCPA CPAPAC are offering CPA Day at the Capitol.

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Friday Footnotes: Tim Ryan Works Too Hard; Fake CPA Gets Violent Over QuickBooks Files; PwC PR | 10.20.23

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TowerBrook and Eisner plan to continue acquiring regional accounting firms or partnerships. The strategic acquisition also encompasses Mueller dotKonnect, a business process outsourcing firm specializing in finance, accounting, tax and payroll functions. It also marks the firm’s fifth office location in the South.

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