Cover Story
Member Forum Focuses on Future
A record-setting number of members – more than 200 – garnered the latest news on issues related to the profession at the annual Members Advisory Forum on May 12, 2004, in Lansing. The meeting was formerly named Regional Advisory Council.

Me
30 Years of Service – Quite an Accomplishment
On the heels of an outstanding Members’ Advisory Forum in Lansing (see cover story), it’s a pleasure for me to share with you two high points. At the Members’ Advisory Forum, our executive committee honored MACPA President Peggy Dzierzawski on the occasion of her 30th anniversary with the Association.


Looking for a Job? Have an Opening in Your Company?
Five Strategies Can Help Control Legal Costs
Born to Lead


CPAs Outsource HR Paperwork to Free Up Valuable Time
Practice Management Toolbox Tips


Michigan RAB Summarizes Composite Income Tax Return
      Filing Requirements

Significant Tax Opportunities for Construction/Real Estate
E-File Stats Reported; Michigan 2nd in Nation


AICPA Launches Audit Quality Center for Benefit Plan Audits
AICPA Task Force to Explore Financial Reporting for
     Private Companies


ABV Exam Offered Twice in 2004
Elder Abuse and Undue Influence


GAO Issues New CPE Requirements for Yellow Book Auditors
Two CPAs Named to State Board of Accountancy
Communications Courses Qualified by Board of Accountancy
Michigan Exam Candidates Retain Paper-Based Credit
New Study Aids Available for CPA Exam Candidates
Ensure the CPA Voice is Heard
MACPA/Federalist Society Partner to Present Expert Panel


FASB Publishes Proposal on Equity-Based Compensation
FASB Issues Three Final Staff Positions in April


A Wave of New Ideas Offered at Management
     Information Shows

Stay Up-to-Date on Issues Facing the
     Accounting Profession

Will the Work Ethic Pendulum Swing?


Trouble Committing to Marketing? Here’s Why.


Internet Resources for CPAs
Practical Technology Tips for CPAs


MACPA Officers and Directors Nominated
MACPA Membership is Valuable
Helping Today's Promising Students Become
     Tomorrow’s CPAs

In Memoriam
Staff Member Receives Scholarship
Public Service: Nominate a Colleague Today
Annual Meeting Notification
MACPA Member Terminated

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