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Peer Review: Steps to Success
Effective March 1, 2007, the State of Michigan will require all firms and sole practitioners that perform audits, reviews and compilations relied upon by third parties to participate in a Peer Review program for firm license renewal. Whether you’ve had a lot of experience with peer reviews or you’re new to the process, you want a “successful” result. There are a few keys to a successful outcome. Read more.

Michigan Leads Nation in Training
CPA Ambassadors

For the third consecutive year, the MACPA has partnered with the AICPA to train CPAs on the nuances of giving effective media interviews and delivering successful and memorable presentations. Read more.

Hospice Financial Resource Guide Will Soon Be Available to MACPA Members
The resource guide developed jointly by the MACPA and Hospice of Michigan (HOM) to address end-of-life financial questions will be available to MACPA members on September 28, 2006. The online publication will be offered to CPAs to use as a resource in working with clients, just as HOM social workers and grief support staff have used the 54-page guide over the past several months. Read more.

Navigator of the Profession:
Profile of Jepharya Badie

With a passion for accounting and a strong background in state and local tax, Jepharya Badie has used her personal experience as a foundation to promote diversity in the profession. Read more.

Me
Reaching Out Putting Our Expertise to Work, Where it Counts
As I begin my year as Chair of the MACPA, I recognize and value the opportunity we have as CPAs to contribute our individual and collective expertise to the success of our profession. Further, we have both the opportunity – and the obligation – to use that expertise for the benefit of the communities in which we live. Read more.


Inspire Tomorrow’s CPAs this Fall


Succession Planning: Client Transition
Uprooting Turnover in Public Accounting
New DVD Explains the Ins and Outs of Employee Retention


Accounting & Auditing Briefs: COSO, GASB, SEC Updates


Two Michigan CPAs Win National Honors


Election 2006 – What’s at Stake
Ethics Q&A


Avoid Common Pitfalls of Ethics Investigations With a Proactive, Risk-Avoidance Stance
Comprehensive Mega Conference: Many Programs in Short Time Frame
Start Your Day Off Right: With a Little Bit of Ethics
Industry Financial Management Conference Gives Business Leaders Techniques for Success


Business and Pleasure – Two Very Special Events Are
on the Horizon

Get the Word Out About the Accounting Profession
Are you Paying Too Much for Phone Service? MACPA Members Get Discount!
Association Financial Statements Accessible Via the Web
In Memoriam

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