Going Concern

JANUARY 24, 2025

Talent Why Minnesota’s accounting sector is losing talent and what can be done [ Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal ] The CPA exam’s requirement of 150 academic credit hours is a major obstacle, observers say. The typical college degree requires just 120 hours.

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. The Society also holds the nationally recognized MNCPA Tax Conference, one of the largest conferences in the country.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If I was a society CEO and I had some members who were having trouble hiring CPAs knocking on my door, I would be trying to react. The 150 hour rule is not a dam holding back a flood of people who would become CPAs if only 150 weren’t blocking the way. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1.

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CPA Practice

MAY 23, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA) introduced legislation this session at the Minnesota Legislature to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, leading to many conversations with multiple stakeholders. The problem is there are not enough people earning CPA licenses. Objection No. Objection No. Objection No.

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Going Concern

MARCH 17, 2023

Minnesota Society of CPAs has sent a message to educators in the state regarding legislation that would introduce an alternative pathway to CPA licensure and the message to these stewards of the next generation of accountants is clear: no one is trying to eliminate MAcc programs. We welcome your feedback and questions.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Big 4 alum and professor of accounting and finance at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota Boz Bostrom has penned a piece for the MNCPA blog on why, in his opinion and supported by research, the 150 hour rule must change. This has been my challenge with Minnesota. The result is 26.4

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Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

A cut out in the article includes this quote, “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longer be automatically substantially equivalent and would no longer enjoy the mobility and reciprocal practice privileges they currently are afforded.” For example, Section 5.2

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. By Nellie Akalp. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. and West Virginia) Washington, D.C.

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CPA Practice

MAY 14, 2024

As the accounting profession continues to grapple with a shortage of new CPAs and fewer accounting graduates , an independent national advisory group has published six draft recommendations in a new report on what the profession can do to restock its pipeline with young talent.

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Going Concern

APRIL 5, 2023

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. Which, duh.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Virginia Society of CPAs recently announced that the Essential Ethics courses are live and open for registration., The Virginia Society of CPAs recently announced that the Essential Ethics courses are live and open for registration., The Minnesota CPA and the MNCPA CPAPAC are offering CPA Day at the Capitol.

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Going Concern

MARCH 22, 2024

” Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act [ CPA Journal ] By now, CPAs should be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021 and effective January 1, 2024. But until a deferral is confirmed, CPAs must consider which role they will serve for clients required to file when the CTA becomes effective.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

When to Seek Help from a Certified Public Accountant A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed professional who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements. CPAs are qualified to provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 13, 2024

A Minnesota legislative committee advanced a bill in the state Senate on March 7 that would add an alternative pathway to CPA licensure while also maintaining the 150 credit-hour option. A companion bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives, House File 1749 , has yet to receive a hearing date.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Rather, how dueling factions within the profession are fighting for and against keeping it as the only option to CPA licensure. Here’s Bob Cedergren, chair of the Minnesota Society of CPAs: “The Deloittes and PwCs of the world have the masses, they have offices everywhere and the ability to draw on overseas talent,” he said. “We

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2023

There has been much debate in certain corners of the accounting profession lately about whether the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure has contributed to the pipeline of accountants drying up in recent years —that and the subpar starting pay in public accounting and the long hours required to work, especially during busy season.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

When to Seek Help from a Certified Public Accountant A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed professional who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements. CPAs are qualified to provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

North Carolina

CPA Practice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In addition to the IRS webinars, other training opportunities will be available during Tax Professional Awareness Week at courses, seminars or expos presented by members of the tax professional community including the Texas Society of CPAs, the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan.

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Going Concern

MARCH 15, 2024

Bill to let state agencies bypass State Auditor and hire private CPAs tabled [ RadioIowa ] A bill that would have let state agency budgets be audited by private CPA firms rather than the State Auditor’s Office has stalled in the Iowa House. This legislation is supported by State Auditor Julie Blaha and the Minnesota Society of CPAs. “In

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The one that contains this quote: From the CAQ report “Increasing Diversity in the Accounting Profession Pipeline: Challenges and Opportunities” The EY survey report continues: CPAs bring desirable skills to C-level executive roles. Additionally, of the 652 CFOs surveyed in that study, close to 45% were CPAs.

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MyIRSRelief

JULY 3, 2023

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs): CPAs are licensed accountants with expertise in tax matters. Louis, Missouri Omaha, Nebraska Minneapolis, Minnesota Tampa, Florida Anaheim, California Cincinnati, Ohio Honolulu, Hawaii Bakersfield, California Riverside, California Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Durham, North Carolina Wichita, Kansas St.

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA) introduced legislation this session at the Minnesota Legislature to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, leading to many conversations with multiple stakeholders. The problem is there are not enough people earning CPA licenses. Objection No. Objection No. Objection No.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 1, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA®) recently announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award.

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CPA Practice

MAY 18, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

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Going Concern

APRIL 25, 2023

“A proposal like this could allow for the reinstatement of credit for more than 15,000 CPA candidates and re-open the door for those candidates to complete their journeys to becoming licensed CPAs.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The California Society of CPAs is hosting the Real Estate Virtual Conference on January 30, 2024. The cost is $400 for Society members is $400 with a nonmember cost of $490.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has released information for accounting professionals on the potential impact to their out-of-state engagements if pending state bills altering licensure requirements are enacted. For more information, please visit the AICPA’s resource page on protecting CPA mobility.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Virginia, Pennsylvania and Minnesota made headway in adding alternative pathways to CPA licensure.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

All-around awesome person Byron Patrick tweeted a bit of a manifesto on the 150 hour rule today and I want to share it as a movement to lower the CPA licensure requirement of 150 units to ease the CPA shortage is currently underway. However, holding yourself out as a CPA in other states will be an issue.

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Going Concern

JUNE 2, 2023

ChatGPT Offers CPAs ‘Superpowers’ Deloitte’s Ucuzoglu Says [ Bloomberg Tax ] “The use cases are breathtaking: They will fundamentally alter the profession,” said Deloitte Global CEO Joe Ucuzoglu, addressing a University of Southern California financial reporting conference on Thursday. . has merged with the firm.

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Going Concern

JULY 24, 2023

Only a quarter of those students who considered accounting said they don’t want to take the CPA exam but half said they don’t want to pursue 150 hours which suggests that allowing for a second pathway requiring just 120 hours of education like the proposal in Minnesota might successfully bolster dwindling CPA candidate numbers.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 28, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Releases Guidance for CPAs to Comply with State Laws If a State Changes its Licensure Requirements The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently released information for U.S. The program, now in its 15th year, was held in Durham, N.C.,

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RitaKeller

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I enjoyed my time with PWB CPAs & Advisors in Minnesota this week. Of course, I wasn’t there in person but speaking to their entire team (via Teams) about CPA firm communication was still a joy for me. .” – Steve Jobs. It’s time for some Friday ramblings.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Downtown-based Barnes Dennig has finalized a transaction to merge an Indianapolis CPA firm into its operations. The deal that will combine Barnes Dennig with Greenwalt CPAs is due to be completed Jan. This is a very big deal for us,” Jay Rammes, Barnes Dennig managing director, told me.

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