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Summing It Up
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Thomas H. Beard
2008-2009 MACPA
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As we enter the New Year with anticipation, we also reflect on the successes
of the past year. These successes are only possible because of the
involvement and support of our members. I’ve assembled some numerical
highlights of the year at the Michigan Association of CPAs:
777: Members involved on task forces and committees.
$120,000: Given by Michigan Accountancy Foundation in scholarships
for Fifth Year/Graduate accounting students.
1,220,063: MACPA web site page views.
64: Days from introduction to enactment by Governor Jennifer Granholm
of Michigan’s CPA license mobility legislation, at which point the Governor
stated, “I’m proud to have Michigan be a model state. This legislation will
have a major impact easing interstate practice.”
300+: Contacts/visits with Michigan legislators.
5,584: Attendees at Michigan Business Tax-related CPE programs.
562:
Experts
presented at conferences and seminars.
97%: Of CPAs licensed in Michigan are members of the MACPA.
412: Continuing Professional Education programs.
Tripled: The number of CPE programs offered in Webinar format.
14: Members trained as CPA Ambassadors, bringing our total to 85
(more than any other state CPA society).
1st: Rank of Michigan Tax Conference as largest state-tax event
sponsored by a state CPA society.
51: Weekly issues of E-News.
1 of 9: Michigan among early adopters of the Facilitated State Board
Access web site, allowing electronic submission of peer review results to
the Michigan State Board of Accountancy.
$131,448.70: Raised in PAC and Political Education Fund (PEF)
contributions.
95%: Of students will consider career in accounting after attending
MACPA High School Leaders Conferences.
$3.9 million: public relations/image value of media coverage in
print, radio and television throughout the state of Michigan.
Given the extraordinary economic circumstances, we’re certain to face many
difficult challenges in the coming year. Know that in all we do at the MACPA,
our focus is on bringing high-quality, timely education and benefits to all
segments of our membership, interacting with state and federal legislators,
and reaching out to students, educators and the community to promote the
profession and contribute to the success of our communities.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2009.
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The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants |
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Chair
Thomas H. Beard
St. Clair Shores
Chair-Elect
Jonathan D. Anibal
Waterford
Treasurer
Gregory Nowak
Detroit
Secretary
John Pridnia
Muskegon
Immediate Past Chair
Gail Sparks Pitts
Bloomfield Hills
Past Chair
Sean Keenan
Detroit |
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Stephanie W.
Bergeron
Troy
L. Charles Bokemeier
East Lansing
Heidi Bolger
Saginaw
Leonard Brams
Southfield
Patrick Dolan
Southfield
Kathy Downey
Clinton Twp.
David E. Duprey
Detroit
Robert S. Gigliotti
Troy
Samuel L. Hodges
Troy
Edward S. Kisscorni
Grand Rapids
Paul J. MacDonald
Detroit
Randolph Paschke
Detroit
Ramona H. Pearson
Detroit
Douglas P. Roosa
Taylor
Raymond T. Rowe
Troy
Paul W. Steih
Detroit
Millian M. Toms
Bolingbrook
Kristine A. Volk
Troy |
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Peggy A. Dzierzawski, CAE
MACPA President & CEO
Marla Janness
Editor
Molly Shor
Managing Editor
Corinne Duluk
Contributing Writer
Wendi Salmons
Contributing Writer
John Lindley
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