The MACPA Bylaws [Article XI, Section 4(c)] provide for termination of membership in the Association without a hearing upon the filing of a final judgment of conviction of filing false tax returns. The MACPA was notified that member Jerome Jay Allen of Bloomfield Hills, MI, was convicted of filing false tax returns. After confirming denial of appeals, the Board of Directors terminated his membership on January 21, 2004.

The Association Bylaws, Article XI, Section 4 reads as follows: “...b) Membership in the Association shall be terminated without a hearing should (a member’s) certificate (as a certified public accountant) or license to practice public accounting be revoked, withdrawn or cancelled as a disciplinary measure by the Michigan State Board of Accountancy.” The MACPA was notified that the State Board revoked Henry R. O’Keefe’s license. As a result, his MACPA membership was terminated by the Board of Directors on January 21, 2004.

The MACPA Bylaws [Article XI, Section 4(c)] provide for termination of membership in the Association without a hearing upon the filing of a final judgment of conviction of a felony. The MACPA was notified that member Lester Westenfelder of Troy, MI, was convicted of seven counts of perjury. After confirming denial of appeals, the Board of Directors terminated his membership on January 21, 2004.

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