Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
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| Abbreviation | MNCPA |
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| Formation | July 14, 1904 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | 1650 W. 82nd St. Suite 600, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States |
| Website | www |
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) is a professional association for certified public accountants (CPAs) in Minnesota.
A group of accountants founded the MNCPA in 1904 with the purpose of elevating the profession and supporting the passage of Minnesota's Certified Public Accountant law in 1909.
Today, the MNCPA has more than 9,000 members and focuses on four initiatives:
The MNCPA incorporated on July 14, 1904, with seven charter members. The organization originally incorporated under the name, "Minnesota Society of Public Accountants." The society adopted its current name in 1928 after merging with another organization for CPAs in Minnesota, the "Minnesota State Society of Certified Public Accountants."
Minnesota was the 19th state to organize a CPA society, nine years after the state of California created the first CPA society in 1895.
Not all accountants can call themselves a certified public accountant (CPA). CPAs are experts in tax planning, business decision-making and investment strategies. Unlike non-licensed tax preparers, CPAs are highly regulated by state and federal agencies, and must adhere to strict professional and technical requirements. By fulfilling annual continuing education requirements, CPAs stay up to date on the latest tax law changes, and apply those changes to each clients’ unique financial situation to minimize their tax bill. CPAs are valued for their analytical skills, integrity and dedication to service.
The MNCPA is governed by a 16-person board, annually elected by the membership. MNCPA leadership includes the board chair and the MNCPA president.
A staff of 30 oversees the daily operations of the organization at the MNCPA office in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Members can volunteer to join MNCPA committees or task forces, which are designed to provide member input on programs, events or services. Such committees include conference task forces, legislative groups and ethics committees.
Those interested in MNCPA membership can join as a:
MNCPA members work in the following areas:
More than 70 percent of the MNCPA membership is focused in the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Approximately 28 percent reside in Greater Minnesota. Additionally, more than 2,000 members are categorized by chapter. The MNCPA's five chapters include members living and working in communities across Minnesota who benefit from additional programs and services.
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