The MACPA has made it a Number One goal to provide members with tools, resources, services, information and education to assist in both their personal and professional development. From high-quality CPE courses discounted for members to networking opportunities with task force peers, the MACPA provides numerous opportunities for CPAs to make the most of their membership.

First-Class Educational Programming
MACPA continually assesses the CPE line-up and makes changes and additions that ensure CPE courses and formats meet members' needs. Recently, MACPA began development of a web-based CPE program (see related article), which is running from May through December.

Conferences and seminars continue to provide top-notch speakers who address timely topics. As always, members receive significant discounts on CPE pricing. CPE offered at a discounted rate more than pays the cost of membership dues.

Educator members are invited to the High School Leaders Conference (which reached nearly 600 students and teachers at four events this year), the Michigan Accountancy Foundation Educators Symposium and the Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Educators learn the latest developments in accounting education and are equipped with lesson plans and other teaching tools as well as hand outs and information to take back to students.

Great Prices on Products and Services
To help your company handle general business functions at the best rates possible, the MACPA develops partnerships to contract members-only pricing for products and services. By using collective purchasing power to offer savings programs, the MACPA has contracted rates unavailable to local retailers. Save on insurance premiums, office supplies, telecommunications services, shipping and so much more.

News to Keep You Informed
Check the latest news from Treasury, the IRS, the SEC and a number of other organizations through the MACPA's weekly electronic newsletter E-News, which keeps members up-to-date on the latest professional developments.

Leaders’ Edge, the electronic newsletter you're reading now, is published six times each year and is sent directly to your e-mail inbox. This online newsletter provides you with timely articles, updates and links that cover a cross-section of topics.

New Online Publication for Industry Members
A recently developed online publication, The Business Edge, was created with the MACPA industry member in mind. General articles to assist in every day operations, prepare for succession planning, updates on technology – this is just a sampling of the content comprised in this valuable publication.

Get Involved – Networking, Community Service Activities
More than 40 task forces invite members to serve and develop niche expertise. Members also have access to many networking and public service opportunities. Prepare tax returns for low-income families in conjunction with the Volunteer Accounting Services Team of Michigan; teach elementary students important business basics using Junior Achievement's prepared lesson plans; or participate in the MACPA’s financial literacy efforts. The MACPA offers a number of ways for you to meet peers and serve your community.

A Voice in Lansing
Using our collective power, the MACPA communicates with legislators on your behalf to protect and promote the CPA profession in Lansing. MACPA PAC continues to gain importance among legislators, with 93 percent of the candidates backed by the MACPA PAC victorious in the last election cycle.

Membership in the MACPA is valuable – and the more you take advantage of the benefits and services, the more you’ll get back. For more information on your benefits, visit our web site. Logon with your username and password to learn about the efforts your professional association makes on your behalf.

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