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Sponsoring Organizations
The Institute of Internal Auditors Institute of Internal Auditors
(IIA) is an international professional association with Twin Cities Chapter (IIA-TC) global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, IIA is an international professional association USA. Since 1941, the IIA has been the internal auwith global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, dit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, Florida, USA. Since 1941, the IIA has been the internal audit profession’s global voice, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal recognized authority, acknowledged leader, educator. Generally, members work in internal audit-chief advocate, and principal educator. ing, risk management, governance, internal control, Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security. information technology audit, education, and The IIA is a dynamic global organization with more security. The IIA is a dynamic global organization than 180,000 members worldwide and is recognized with more than 180,000 members worldwide and is recognized throughout the world as the throughout the world as the internal audit profession’s internal audit profession’s leader in certification, leader in certification, education, research, and tech education, research, and technological nological guidance. ( guidance. See Profile, pg. 60)
(See profile on pg. 25) The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants (MAPA) is anInstitute of Management Accountants (IMA) organization of CPAs, EAs, and RAPs of small to meIMA (Institute of Management Accountants) is dium sized professional firms who provide account the worldwide association of accountants and ing, tax and financial services to individuals and small financial professionals in business. Founded businesses. Since 1940, MAPA has been providing its in 1919, we are one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively members with education, resources, and representaon advancing the management accounting tion. profession. We are committed to empowering our 100,000+ members - and those throughout the rest of the profession - to strengthen onExperience all that MAPA Membership has to offer. the-job skills, better manage companies, and MAPA members benefit from important advantages accelerate careers. in a competitive and demanding industry where rules The Minneapolis Chapter is an association of and requirements can change overnight. MAPA acts Accounting and Finance professionals that are among the best and brightest leading the as a resource providing the services and tools you Twin Cities metro and surrounding business need to not only stay abreast of changes, but also communities. Our members propel our profession forward by exemplifying the IMA’s commitment continuously expand your skills into new areas. A to excellence within our roles as well as our professional association that fosters a spirit of prodedication to continuously learning and fessional cooperation, MAPA can be a your link for applying knowledge. For more information go to minneapolis.imanet.org sharing progressive ideas and techniques with peers IMA’s CMA (Certified Management Accountant) throughout Minnesota. certification can help set you apart from your peers. IMA offers Student members access to MAPA assists its members in achieving success in many of the benefits of regular Professional membership at a significantly reduced rate. the profession of accounting and taxation through the Students can take the exam while still in school. advocacy of practice rights and the promotion of high For more information on student resources go to imanet.org/students . standards in ethics, education, and professionalism. For more information, visit the MAPA website (See profile on pg. 13) at www.mapa-mn.com. (See Profile, pg. 44)
(MNGFOA) serves as the premier professional organization representing governmental finance and accounting professionals at cities, counties, school districts, and state agencies. Our members include: finance officers, accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and other professionals dedicated to managing governmental financial activites. There are over 1,500 distinct governmental agencies in the State of Minnesota alone. All of these organizations need high-quality professionals to manage their financial operations. Government finance officers prepare budgets and financial statements, make investment decisions, participate in long-term planning efforts, serve as the project leader on organization-wide initiatives, and attend regular conferences and training events both locally and nationally. Today’s government finance officers have found that their experience and skillsets transfer easily from one governmental area to another, allowing for an abundance of career advancement opportunities within the profession. (See Profile, pg. 45)
is an international professional association with Public Accountants (MNCPA) The global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants USA. Since 1941, the IIA has been the internal au- (MNCPA) is the largest professional association dit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, supporting CPAs in Minnesota. Our members range acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal from recent graduates to retired CPAs and represent educator. Generally, members work in internal audit- all areas of the profession from public accounting and ing, risk management, governance, internal control, business and industry, to government and education. information technology audit, education, and security. Our primary purpose is to help our members succeed professionally while being mindful of serving the The IIA is a dynamic global organization with more public. than 180,000 members worldwide and is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession’s Our quality professional development and leadership leader in certification, education, research, and tech- opportunities help members develop the skills they nological guidance. (See Profile, pg. 60) need, enhance their reputation and build their network of resources, mentors, referrals and even friends. Through our grassroots efforts, we promote positive change at the legislature on behalf of the CPA profession and business community. We know how hard our members worked to earn their CPA certificate, and we’re here to protect them. While enhancing the CPA image through public service partnerships and accounting career activities, MNCPA resources such as the career center, referral service and financial literacy help members promote their CPA designation. Our Young Professionals Group is an ideal place for recent graduates to familiarize themselves with the MNCPA and begin building their network of champions. Follow and tag @MNCPA on Instagram for a CPA Superhero t-shirt! Quantities limited to the first 25 attendees to show us your conference photo at the MNCPA Booth. (See Profile, pg. 46)
Public Accountants (MAPA)Public Accountants (MAPA) is an organization of CPAs, EAs, and RAPs of small to me-MAPA is an organization of CPAs, EAs, and RAPs dium sized professional firms who provide accountof small to medium sized professional firms who ing, tax and financial services to individuals and small provide accounting, tax and financial services businesses. Since 1940, MAPA has been providing its to individuals and small businesses. Since 1940, MAPA has been providing its members with members with education, resources, and representa-education, resources, and representation. tion. Experience all that MAPA Membership has to offer. MAPA members benefit from important Experience all that MAPA Membership has to offer. advantages in a competitive and demanding industry where rules and requirements can MAPA members benefit from important advantages change overnight. MAPA acts as a resource in a competitive and demanding industry where rules providing the services and tools you need to not only stay abreast of changes, but also and requirements can change overnight. MAPA acts continuously expand your skills into new areas. as a resource providing the services and tools you A professional association that fosters a spirit of need to not only stay abreast of changes, but also professional cooperation, MAPA can be a your link for sharing progressive ideas and techniques continuously expand your skills into new areas. A with peers throughout Minnesota. professional association that fosters a spirit of pro-MAPA assists its members in achieving success fessional cooperation, MAPA can be a your link for in the profession of accounting and taxation sharing progressive ideas and techniques with peers through the advocacy of practice rights and the promotion of high standards in ethics, education, throughout Minnesota.and professionalism. For more information, visit the MAPA website at www.mapamn.com. (See profile on pg. 31) MAPA assists its members in achieving success in the profession of accounting and taxation through the advocacy of practice rights and the promotion of high standards in ethics, education, and professionalism. For more information, visit the MAPA website at www.mapa-mn.com. (See Profile, pg. 44)
MNGFOA serves as the premier professional organization representing governmental finance and accounting professionals at cities, counties, school districts, and state agencies. Our members include: finance officers, accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and other professionals dedicated to managing governmental financial activites. There are over 1,500 distinct governmental agencies in the State of Minnesota alone. All of these organizations need highquality professionals to manage their financial operations. Government finance officers prepare budgets and financial statements, make investment decisions, participate in longterm planning efforts, serve as the project leader on organizationwide initiatives, and attend regular conferences and training events both locally and nationally. Today’s government finance officers have found that their experience and skillsets transfer easily from one governmental area to another, allowing for an abundance of career advancement opportunities within the profession. (See profile on page 32)
(IIA) is an international professional association with Public Accountants (MNCPA) global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, The Minnesota Society of Certified Public USA. Since 1941, the IIA has been the internal auAccountants (MNCPA) is a professional dit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, membership association supporting CPAs and accounting professionals. Our members acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal range from recent graduates to retired CPAs educator. Generally, members work in internal auditand represent all areas of the profession from ing, risk management, governance, internal control, public accounting and business and industry, to government and education. Our primary information technology audit, education, and security. purpose is to help our members succeed The IIA is a dynamic global organization with more professionally while being mindful of serving than 180,000 members worldwide and is recognized the public. throughout the world as the internal audit profession’s Our quality professional development and leadership opportunities help members develop leader in certification, education, research, and tech the skills they need, enhance their reputation, nological guidance. (See Profile, pg. 60) and build their network of resources, mentors, referrals and even friends.
We promote positive change at the legislature on behalf of the CPA profession and business community. We know how hard our members worked to earn their CPA certificate, and we’re here to protect them.
The MNCPA Young Professionals Group is an ideal place for recent graduates to begin building their network of champions, establish their professional reputation among peers and enjoy a little fun with a purpose.
Stop by the MNCPA Booth and play Plinko for a chance to win prizes. We can’t wait to meet you! (See profile on page 33)
organization of CPAs, EAs, and RAPs of small to medium sized professional firms who provide accounting, tax and financial services to individuals and small businesses. Since 1940, MAPA has been providing its members with education, resources, and representation.
Experience all that MAPA Membership has to offer. MAPA members benefit from important advantages in a competitive and demanding industry where rules and requirements can change overnight. MAPA acts as a resource providing the services and tools you need to not only stay abreast of changes, but also continuously expand your skills into new areas. A professional association that fosters a spirit of professional cooperation, MAPA can be a your link for sharing progressive ideas and techniques with peers throughout Minnesota.
