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Ph: 651-296-7938
innesota
oard of
ccountancy
Fax: 651-282-2644
85 East 7th Place, Suite 125
boa.state.mn.us
St. Paul, MN 55101-2143
APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY MILITARY CERTIFICATE (CPA)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the qualifications for temporary military certificate (Minnesota Statutes
§197.4552
and
326A.04 Subd.
1a, and Minnesota Rule 1105.2540). Qualified individuals must be: (1) an active duty military member; (2) the
spouse of an active duty military member; or (3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the
date of license or certification application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
2. Complete your application thoroughly (attach additional pages as necessary).
3. Enclose Evidence of Military Status.
4. Enclose a current criminal background check.
5. Include the $100 certification fee. Make checks payable to “Minnesota Board of Accountancy.”
6.
Authorization for Interstate Exchange of Examination & Certificate/License Information
Form (page 3) –
Complete the “Requested by” section of the form and send to any one of the state boards in which you are
currently certified or licensed. You are responsible for any fees that state may require for this service.
7. Mail the application (pages
and 2), along with the documentation noted in items 3 and 4, and the fee to
1
the address above.
It is your responsibility to complete forms and have third parties forward any documents
noted in the instructions. All required forms and documents must be received
before the Board can consider your application.
If the Board finds that you are eligible for certification:
The Board will issue a temporary certificate and notify you in writing.
Temporary certificates are valid for a maximum of six months.
During the temporary certificate period, you must complete the full application required for certification
(“CPA Certificate Application [by Non-Minnesota Exam
Candidate]”) and pay the application fee.
It is your responsibility to complete that application and submit all supporting documentation.
Temporary certificates cannot be renewed.
If the Board finds that you are ineligible for certification:
You will be notified in writing.
If you have questions regarding your application, please call* the Board office at 651-296-7938.
(*Due to the confidential nature of the application information, we cannot respond to questions via email.)
Data Practices Act Warning
The data you furnish on this form will be used by the Board to process your application for licensure. You are not
legally required to provide this data; however, if you fail to do so, the Board may be unable to issue your license.
Until licensure is granted all application data, except name and designated address, are private data pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 13.41, subdivision 2 (2016). All data, except social security number email address
become public record when licensure is granted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13.41, subdivision 5 (2016).
Application for Temporary Military Certificate (MN CPA)—INSTRUCTIONS