Since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, accountancy, business and corporate regulation have become top priorities for elected officials at all levels when considering the corporate governance, accounting transparency and protecting the public interest. A new Political Education Fund (PEF) Legislative Breakfast Series will provide a forum for MACPA members to stay informed and provide feedback.

A five-part breakfast series, featuring keynote speakers from around the state, starts this fall and will serve as “warm-up” sessions for upcoming conferences hosted by the MACPA. The first session on October 7, just prior to the Nonprofit Conference and Agribusiness Conference – both at the Lansing Center – will feature U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers.

Other legislative breakfasts will feature Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, State Treasurer Jay Rising and Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche. The keynote guests will discuss their take on the accounting profession as it relates to their experiences working in state government, while attendees will have the opportunity to network in a casual breakfast setting. Registration is open for all of the following events:

October 7, 2005: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Prior to the Nonprofit Conference and Agribusiness Conference
Lansing Center – Lansing, Michigan
Speaker: Congressman Mike Rogers

October 26, 2005: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Prior to the Fall Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference
Lansing Center – Lansing, Michigan
Speaker: Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema

November 10, 2005: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Prior to the West Michigan Tax Symposium
Airport Hilton – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Speaker: State Treasurer Jay Rising

December 8, 2005: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Prior to the Federal Tax Lectures
Laurel Manor – Livonia, Michigan
Speaker: Attorney General Mike Cox (Invited)

January 20, 2006: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Prior to the Tax Season Update with Steve Dilley
Sheraton Hotel – Novi, Michigan
Speaker: Speaker Craig DeRoche

Please visit the PEF Legislative Breakfast Series web page to learn more and register today!

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