The MACPA Political Action Committee affords members and the CPA profession statewide a larger voice on matters before the State Legislature. With the dedicated support of MACPA PAC contributors, the Association has been able to maintain and grow its efforts in political advocacy, protecting the integrity of the CPA designation.

A voluntary contribution from you and your colleagues to the MACPA PAC allows the Association to support like-minded candidates for public office who understand how policy affects your bottom-line. These candidates include House and Senate committee members who have expertise in the areas of finance and taxation, as well as leaders who set the legislature’s policy agenda.

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution today. If you’re still uncertain as to the benefits of the MACPA PAC, perhaps these convincing comments from a few of your colleagues will help you understand why this investment is so important:

A Strong Voice in Lansing:

“As Chair of the MACPA PAC Board, it is my goal to make sure we raise awareness for the profession in Lansing. I have seen first-hand that access to the policy-making process really does allow the Association a voice on behalf of its members. Without that voice, it’s very possible that legislation could bring about unintentional yet adverse effects on our profession.”

    John Pridnia, CPA – MACPA PAC Board Chair

Everyone Has a Stake:

“Every single one of our firm’s partners here in Michigan makes an annual contribution to the MACPA PAC. They understand how important it is that CPAs are able to participate in establishing the laws that directly affect their livelihood.”

    Greg Nowak, CPA – Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Believe it or not, more than half of all MACPA members do not work in public accounting. The majority, like me, are from industry and the MACPA PAC represents us too. As CPAs, regardless of where we work, our commitment is always to advocate good business as trusted professionals. It is a contribution to the MACPA PAC that provides another avenue for us to support issues that are good for business and good for our communities.”

    Doug Roosa, CPA – General Auditor, MASCO Corporation

CPAs Desire to Help:

“Our profession is well-respected among members of the Michigan Legislature. They recognize the MACPA as a technical resource on fiscal and tax-related matters and it’s the PAC that allows us greater exposure among office-holders who require our working knowledge in pursuing good public policy.”

    Doug Relyea, CPA – MACPA State and Local Tax Task
    Force Chair


Protecting Us Against Competing Interests:

“We now realize the effects of term limits (as they operate in Michigan) on our State Legislature and how important Political Action Committees have become in developing and maintaining relationships with office-holders both existing and new. Legislators soon get to know who their allies are through regular contact and financial support. The MACPA realizes this and always supports and meets with legislators to help them understand the profession’s needs and interests.”

    Dennis Echelbarger, CPA – Member, MACPA Legislative
    Advisory Group

One of Our Own:

“Prior to my election to the State House, I was working as a CPA in industry. I was encouraged to receive the support of so many of my colleagues through the MACPA PAC. Not only was the support a key component in my victory, but it helped to reinforce the idea that MACPA members needed me to stand tall on matters important to the profession.”

    Mayor Daniel S. Paletko, CPA (Dearborn Heights) – Former
    Michigan State Representative

Contribute today by mailing your personal check to MACPA PAC, PO Box 5068, Troy, MI 48007-5068, by calling the MACPA at 248.267.3700, or by visiting the Association’s web site at www.michcpa.org.