New Law Extends Phase-In;
Eases Pressure on Peer Review Mandate
On Thursday, March 1st, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation providing an extension and phase-in of the mandatory peer review requirement for licensure of CPA firms. Successful passage of Senate Bill 191 (now Public Act 1 of 2007) is due in large part to the efforts of the Michigan Association of CPAs in partnership with the Michigan State Board of Accountancy.

Mobility – the Drive for Easier Interstate Practice
New NASBA/AICPA exposure documents offer CPAs an opportunity to provide input on how individual state requirements could be changed to allow easier “mobility” for interstate practice.

Tax on Services – What Do You Think?
A new message board on the MACPA web site affords members the opportunity to voice concerns and opinions about one of the hottest topics in the Michigan business community – a new tax on services. 

Navigator of the Profession: Profile of Judge Judith R. Trepeck, CPA
Michigan Tax Tribunal Judge Judith R. Trepeck has been a certified public accountant for 36 years. Prior to her appointment in 2004, Judge Trepeck focused her practice in the areas of tax, consulting, dispute resolution and board and executive management governance. She has held the position of COO for the International Institute of Strategic Business Professionals, as well as shareholder of a Michigan regional public accounting and consulting firm.

Discussion on Service Tax Builds
I’d venture to guess that no single issue has garnered as much attention in the Michigan business community as has the expiring Single Business Tax and, subsequently, its potential replacement.

Making the Right Choice: Use New Decision Tree to Reach Ethical Conclusion

Practice Continuation for Small Firms
Unique Approaches to Succession Planning for Accounting Practices

2007 Tax Assistance Program Helps Those in Need
MACPA Task Force Q&A with Treasury Officials Provides Valuable Input
Join Treasury’s Tax Professionals LISTSERV
Visit Online Member Tax Center for Great Resources

Federal Crime Victims Can Get Their Day in Court – New System Aides in Notification
Update Your Profile on the New www.michcpa.org; Get a Chance to Win an iPod
Young Americans Urged to “Feed The Pig” in the Year of the Pig

Ethics Q&A

FASB Standard Establishes Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities

Seminars Help CPAs Get Past Technology Hurdles
Spring and Summer Management Information Shows Offer Great Exhibit Opportunities

CITP Challenge – 2007: Information Technology Credential Promotes Professional Distinction
Tech Survey Shows Information Security Management Remains Chief Concern

CPAs Making a Difference: MACPA Issues Public Service Award Call for Nominations
Promoting Literacy from the Ground Up
Race for the Cure® with the MACPA
MACPA Accounting Blitz Calls for Volunteers
In Memoriam
Mobility, Tax on Services on Spring Members Advisory Forum Agenda

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