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0205NewsNews640News<Publisher/><Subject>Renewal</Subject><Subject>Licenses</Subject><Subject>Permits</Subject><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>2027 Renewals Now Open/boa/assets/Renewal%20Reminder%20-%20pen%20and%20notice_tcm1233-757323.jpg/boa/assets/Renewal%20Reminder%20-%20pen%20and%20notice_tcm1233-757323.jpg001-2027 Renewals Now Open<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1233-744169" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-10-01T13:00:00ZAll licenses and permits will expire on December 31, 2026. There is no grace period with license or permit expiration. You must have a current license to hold or practice - renew today!1233All licenses and permits will expire on December 31, 2026. There is no grace period with license or permit expiration. You must have a current license to hold or practice - renew today! If you are renewing an: <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li>ACTIVE Individual CPA*</li> <li>Inactive CPA</li> <li>Sole Proprietor Firm**</li> </ul> Then you should renew using <a href="https://boa.state.mn.us/Renewal" title="Online Services" target="_blank">Online Services</a> . *See exceptions below* * If you need to carry back CPE hours to a previous reporting period, you must renew by paper. ** If your firm performed any peer-reviewable services, you must renew by paper. Renewal questions? Need to file a paper renewal form? Follow these links: <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li><a href="https://mn.gov/boa/current-licensee/" title="Individual CPA Certificate Renewal" target="_blank">Individual CPAs</a></li> <li><a href="https://mn.gov/boa/firms/#tab-5" title="CPA Firms and Sole Proprietor Firms renewal information" target="_blank">CPA Firms and Sole Proprietor Firms</a></li> <li><a href="https://mn.gov/boa/forms-and-resources/faq.jsp" title="Renewal FAQs" target="_blank">Renewal FAQs</a></li> </ul>7441692026-10-02T16:01:32ZNewsNews640News<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>New Board Member Appointed /boa/assets/Axtell%2C%20Rod_tcm1233-753282.jpg/boa/assets/Axtell%2C%20Rod_tcm1233-753282.jpg002-New Board Member Appointed<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1233-744159" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-09-30T16:00:20ZGovernor Walz has appointed Rod Axtell to serve on the Board of Accountancy. 1233<h3 xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">New Board Member Appointed </h3> Governor Walz has appointed Rod Axtell to serve on the Board of Accountancy. Rod is currently co-owner of Axtell and Haller in Bloomington. He has worked in the accounting profession for 40 years and has been a partner in four other firms. Rod has also been active in his community, serving as both a council member for the City of Bloomington and on the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. We welcome Rod to the Board and look forward to working with him.7441592026-10-02T16:01:32ZNewsNews640News<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>The 2025 BOArd Report /boa/assets/2025BOArdReport_tcm1233-744164.jpg/boa/assets/2025BOArdReport_tcm1233-744164.jpg003-The 2025 BOArd Report<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1233-744166" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-09-29T16:00:43ZThe Board of Accountancy’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Learn more here. 1233The Board of Accountancy’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Learn more <a href="/boa/assets/2025BOArdReport_tcm1233-744165.jpg" title="2025BOArdReport" target="_blank" xlink:title="2025BOArdReport" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">here</a>.7441662026-10-02T16:01:31ZNewsNews640News<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>NASBA Launches CPA Mobile App/boa/assets/NASBA_CPA_Mobile_Flyer_tcm1233-744176.png/boa/assets/NASBA_CPA_Mobile_Flyer_tcm1233-744176.png004-NASBA Launches CPA Mobile App<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1233-744178" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-09-28T16:01:00ZThe National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has launched the CPA Mobile App for CPA Exam candidates to prepare for, apply to, and stay informed about the Uniform CPA Examination.  1233The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has launched the CPA Mobile App for CPA Exam candidates to prepare for, apply to, and stay informed about the Uniform CPA Examination. The app’s key features include: <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li>Accessing and downloading the Notice to Schedule (NTS)</li> <li>Viewing CPA Exam scores </li> <li>Managing payment coupons and international administration fees </li> <li>Receiving reminders and alerts for critical deadlines </li> <li>Accessing jurisdiction-specific requirements and guidance</li> <li>Tracking Exam eligibility and application status </li> </ul> Click on the image to view the full-size flyer.7441782026-10-02T16:01:31ZNewsNews640News<Publisher/><Source/><Rights/><Identifier/><Format/><Language>eng</Language><SubjectControlled/></DublinCore></metadata><Title>UPDATE: New Pathway to CPA Licensure /boa/assets/Pathways_Graphic_tcm1233-744172.jpg/boa/assets/Pathways_Graphic_tcm1233-744172.jpg005-UPDATE: New Pathway to CPA Licensure<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1233-744175" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-09-25T16:01:16ZThe 2025 MN Legislature passed legislation that creates two new pathways to becoming a CPA. As of January 1, 2026, candidates can qualify for licensure with either a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree + 1 year of1233The 2025 MN Legislature passed legislation that creates two new pathways to becoming a CPA. As of January 1, 2026, candidates can qualify for licensure with either a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree + 1 year of experience.  (The current pathway that requires a bachelor’s with 150 semester hours will sunset on June 30, 2030.) Click <a href="/boa/assets/Pathways_to_Licensure_Nov2025_tcm1233-744174.pdf" title="Pathways_to_Licensure_Nov2025" target="_blank" xlink:title="Pathways_to_Licensure_Nov2025" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">here</a> for additional information. Candidates may apply using one of these two new pathways on or after January 2, 2026. Another provision in the legislation broadens interstate practice mobility in Minnesota and is effective immediately. Changes to Minnesota Statutes, section 326A can be found here: <a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326A" target="_blank">Ch. 326A MN Statutes</a>. Specific changes made during the 2025 session are provided in the box at the top of the page. The Board of Accountancy has implemented new rules [link to About the Board, tab #4 - Rulemaking] to conform with the new legislation.7441752026-10-02T16:01:33Z