Q&A with Michigan’s Budget Director
John Nixon, CPA
Within Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's administration, John Nixon, CPA serves as the Director of the State Budget Office, overseeing the state's $47 billion annual budget. In addition, he is Director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and is the Value for Money Group Executive on the Governor's Cabinet representing the Budget Office, the Office of the State Employer and DTMB. He recently sat down to answer a few questions for Leaders’ Edge.

Overview and Commentary:
Michigan’s New Corporate Income Tax and Individual Income Tax Changes
Three House Bills were enacted by the Michigan Legislature and signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, CPA, to replace the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) with the new Michigan Corporate Income Tax (CIT); make significant changes to Michigan’s Individual Income Tax (IIT); and amend how the Multistate Tax Compact is applied to both the MBT and CIT in the future.

Navigators of the Profession –
MACPA Welcomes New Board Members for 2011
At its upcoming Annual Meeting of Members on September 20, 2011, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants will welcome new Board members to an impressive roster of CPA professionals.


Experience, Wisdom, Common sense…
… three important traits that CPAs bring to the table, according to United States Senator Debbie Stabenow. Speaking in May at a national conference of state CPA society volunteer leaders and staff, along with AICPA leaders and staff, the Senator said how much she appreciates the input of CPAs who visit her in Washington or in our home state.


Avoid the Ripple Effect: Proper Setup for Implementing a Paperless Tax Workflow
An Evolution in CPE – Integrating the Tablet, Wi-Fi, and the Cloud: New learning model takes onsite CPE to the next level of engagement
MACPA Members Give Back: Stories of CPAs Making a Difference in their Communities


MACPA Memberships Terminated


Seats Still Available at Fall Members Advisory Symposium
Association Financial Statements Accessible Via the Web
In Memoriam




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