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Election Results: CPA Profession Wins with New Governor and New State Reps
The November 2, 2010 election results overwhelmingly favored Republican candidates from the top of the ticket to the bottom. Another major theme was the election of CPAs to public office – CPAs that will take much-needed financial wherewithal to Lansing with them.

CPA Tax Return Preparers: Renew Your PTIN
From now through the end of the year, the Internal Revenue Service will notify about one million tax return preparers to remind them that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN) if they are still paid preparers. Use of the PTIN will be required on all federal returns prepared by paid tax return preparers starting January 1.

Navigator of the Profession – James Leisenring
Jim Leisenring has been a powerful force in national and international standard setting for the profession for nearly three decades. He was recently named Senior Advisor to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), after 10 years of service on the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

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Seize the Future
The November 2nd election put our state’s future on a new path – a path that places CPAs on the forefront of change. With CPA Rick Snyder elected as our new governor, and four CPAs elected to the State House, the profession is in a strong position to bring significant financial expertise to the table to help rebuild our state.


MACPA Michigan Turnaround Task Force: CPAs Provide Input for Citizen-Friendly CAFR
Cloud Computing: Proceed With Caution
MACPA Members Give Back: Stories of CPAs Making a Difference in their Communities
Home Insurance Tips for This Fall


2011 Michigan Tax Flyover


Four Ways to Put Your Expertise to Work This Upcoming Tax Season
Save Money While Fulfilling your CPE Requirements
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