
Forum Discussions Focus on Major Issues,
Including Peer Review
State and National Leaders Took Center Stage
Peer review
was one of the major topics of discussion at last week’s Members Advisory
Forum meeting in Lansing. The biannual event attracted more than 200 members
from across the state and featured national and state leaders as speakers.
Michigan Accountancy Foundation
Awards 22 Scholarships
Michigan
Accountancy Foundation President Stephen Epstein awarded scholarships to
22 students pursing accounting degrees. Members enjoyed the opportunity to
meet the recipients at the May 10, 2006 Members Advisory Forum in Lansing.
Navigator of the Profession:
Profile of
Paul Hense
A CPA since 1972, Paul Hense is a small practitioner
who lives and works in Grand Rapids. His firm focuses on small business,
personal tax and financial planning. A staunch supporter and advocate for
small business, Paul currently serves as chair of the National Small
Business Association. He also chaired the Small Business Association of
Michigan and has served both the Grand Rapids and Cheboygan Chambers of
Commerce.

Honoring Our Members Who Make
a
Difference
by Volunteering
Recent efforts of MACPA members have not gone
unnoticed. This issue’s Message from the Chair of the Board celebrates three
awards that have recently been bestowed upon the Association for the
outstanding community outreach of its members.

Generation X Lacks Confidence in Social
Security and Pensions; Personal Savings Will Fund
Its Retirement,
Poll Says

Succession Planning: Grooming Future
Leaders

MACPA Members Reach Millions in
Tax Season
Media Blitz
MACPA Task Force Continues Probe
into SUTA Enforcement
Task Force Q&A with Treasury Officials
Provides Valuable Input
Political Perspective:
Michigan Tax Structure
Debate Continues
Create Big Tax Benefits for Commercial Building Owners Through Cost
Segregation
IRS Puts Churches and Charities on Notice With Election Campaign Rules

UM-Dearborn Establishes Professorship
in Honor of Dick Czarnecki
Case Study: Can Sarbanes-Oxley Hold the Keys
to Nonprofit Governance?
Serving on Nonprofit Boards - Use Your Head
AND Your Heart

Peer Review Benefits “Reviewees” and “Reviewers” Alike
Senator Stabenow Attends Reception at the MACPA
Ethics Investigations Follow Defined Course
MACPA Member Declares Candidacy
for 93rd State House District

FASB Proposes to Improve Accounting for
Postretirement Benefit Plans, Including Pensions

Celebrate 25 Years of
Michigan’s Largest Accounting Trade Show By Attending Management Information Shows
Earn Ethics Credits:
Webinar Provides Forum to Discuss Latest Accounting Scandals
Attend the Top Event
for Litigation
and BV Professionals
CPA and Ohio State Buckeye’s Commentator
to Present Two Seminars

Using Technology for Analytical Procedures

MACPA Officers and Directors Nominated
College Students Discover Rewards
of Becoming a CPA
MACPA Membership Offers More
Benefits
Than Ever
Annual Meeting Notification
In Memoriam
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