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MACPA Thanks 2007 PAC and PEF
Contributors
Many thanks to all 1,693 MACPA Political Action Committee (PAC) and
Political Education Fund (PEF) contributors in 2007. Your generosity and
leadership helped the Association reach new records for 2007! Without your
help, Michigan could have been a much different place going into 2008.
Successful advocacy on behalf of the profession to encourage the elimination
of the service tax and alter a version of the new Michigan Business Tax that
would have included unfair treatment of partnerships, LLCs and the like may
not have been possible without your help. All 2007 MACPA PAC and PEF
contributors are recognized
here. If your name does not appear on this year’s list, please consider
a contribution in 2008. We still need your support!
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New Regs Give Taxpayers
More Control of Tax Return Information Held by Preparers
The Treasury Department and the IRS released
final regulations and a related revenue procedure giving taxpayers
greater protection and control over their tax return information held by tax
return preparers. The agencies also issued a separate request for public
comment on a proposal to restrict the marketing of refund anticipation loans
and similar products. The final rules update disclosure and privacy laws
related to preparers for the first time in more than 30 years and bring
taxpayer consent requirements into the electronic age. Preparers will have
until Jan. 1, 2009 to implement the new consent requirements, giving
preparers a full year to make any necessary changes.
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2007 Tax Season Resources
Now Available
The AICPA has made available free member resources including a brochure,
speech and PowerPoint presentation on tax saving tips and strategies to use
with your clients. Find the 2007 Tax Season resources by clicking on either
the Brochures or Speeches/PowerPoint Presentations links on the
CPA Marketing Toolkit page.
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Feed the Pig Captures
Prestigious Awards; “360 Degrees” Garners Awards, Too
The AICPA received 15 MarCom Awards and nine Hermes Creative Awards from the
Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals. More than half
the awards were for the Institute’s Feed the Pig (www.feedthepig.org)
campaign, a national partnership with the Ad Council. This public-service
program is designed to help Americans ages 25 to 34 prepare for long-term
financial security. The AICPA’s 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program
won a gold award for its web site,
www.360financialliteracy.org.
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Market Your Company's
Products/Services to Other Fellow CPAs
Market with the MACPA and connect with your target audience! The
Marketing & Exhibitor Prospectus is here for 2008 to show you the
numerous ways you can communicate your company’s message with CPAs
throughout Michigan. The following are just a couple opportunities
available: Summer Management Information Show in Novi (June 25-26) with an
average attendance of 1,800 people and the Spring Management Information
Show in Grand Rapids (June 5) with an average attendance of 225. For more
information, please contact Chrissy Young at
cyoung@michcpa.org or 248.267.3741.
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Build a Usable Security Plan
The best defense against corporate network intrusions is a Security Incident
Management Plan (SIMP). An effective SIMP will offer several advantages to
the security team, including coordination of their measures during the most
important moments. Implementing a documented guideline guarantees the
correct steps are followed.
To read this article in its entirety
and learn much more about developments in technology, access
Technology and
Productivity Weekly, the MACPA's electronic technology newsletter for
industry professionals, sponsored by Information, Inc.
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