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AICPA Files Suit After
Enforcement Delays of 'Red Flags' Rule
The AICPA filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Columbia seeking an injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission from
applying its so called Red Flags Rule, which would impose onerous and
unnecessary requirements on AICPA members.
2010: A Pivotal Election
Year
The November 2010 election will be the most significant yet for Michigan.
Estimates place the number of new faces coming to Lansing in January of 2011
as high as 100. 2010 also is a census year. As a result, the State House,
State Senate and U.S. Congressional district lines will be re-drawn in 2011
and applied during the 2012 election. What does this mean?
MACPA Task Force Studies
Sales Tax on Services
In late October, House Bills 5527, 5528, 5529 and House Joint Resolution KK
were introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. This legislative
package seeks to expand the Michigan Sales and Use Tax base to include all
services, reduce the rate from 6% to 5% and eliminate the surcharge on the
Michigan Business Tax (MBT).
Navigator of the Profession
– Brian P. Green, CPA
Brian Green is not just a “Navigator of the Profession.” As the Czarnecki
Collegiate Professor of Accounting at UM-Dearborn, he creates a map for
young people to follow on their quest for a professional career in
accounting. Green, who spent four years in public practice before beginning
a career in academics, takes his position seriously.
Opportunities CPAs Can’t
Ignore
"Prepare yourself to grasp opportunity, and
opportunity
is likely to come your way."
– B. C. Forbes
Faced with one of the worst economic
recessions to hit America in decades, our state government is battling
unprecedented budget fallout. At our recent MACPA Michigan Tax Conference,
Speaker of the House Andy Dillon emphasized the need for state lawmakers to
make substantive, long-term, structural reforms in state spending.
Creating the Strategic Road Map: Becoming a Full Partner in the Process
Demand for Accounting PhDs at an All Time High
Preparing Your Business for Flu Season
Minority
Initiatives Committee Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Understanding
Internal Control and Internal Control Services
MACPA Honors
Tomczyk With Award at Tax Conference
New Peer Review Process Underway
From
Michigan Board of Accountancy: 2009 License Renewal Information
Ethics Q&A:
Books of Records to New Owner
Member
Admonished
Legislative Update
2009 MACPA
Awards & Recognitions
In Memoriam
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Popular Demand: Detroit Red Wings Special Ticket Offer Available for MACPA
Members
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