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Talking with
NASBA CEO David Costello
Counted among the most influential in the
accounting profession, David Costello CPA will soon retire from his position
as President and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of
Accountancy (NASBA). Since taking the helm at NASBA in 1994, David has built
the organization into a strong voice for boards of accountancy across the
nation.
During a recent visit to Detroit, David Costello shared some thoughts with
Leaders’ Edge.
MACPA Task Force Plays Vital Role in Michigan Reinvention
In a very early response to the
election of Michigan’s first CPA Governor, Rick Snyder, and his call for
significant reforms, the Michigan Association of CPAs launched the MACPA
Involvement in Michigan’s Turnaround Task Force. Leveraging the unique
expertise and extensive knowledge of Michigan’s CPA profession, this new
Task Force is effectively facilitating the involvement of Association
members in the efforts of the Governor, the Legislature, and other
organizations to restore Michigan to a state of fiscal stability and
economic viability.
IRS – Getting More
Serious About Using QuickBooks Files in Small Business Audits
Most small businesses in the
United States have entered the electronic age—especially when it comes to
using QuickBooks, Peachtree and other accounting software. No one is more
aware of this trend than the Internal Revenue Service and its auditors. This
article explores the IRS’ legal authority and long-standing use of
electronic records in audits and takes a closer look into the practices of
the IRS and CPAs in requesting, providing and using electronic files.
Navigator of the Profession - Tom Lesnau
In 1978, the Detroit Lions went 7-9 under head coach Monte Clark. Defensive
end Al “Bubba” Baker registered 32 sacks – a team record that still stands
today. It’s also the year that Tom Lesnau started his tenure with the
Detroit Lions organization, beginning a career that would span more than
three decades.
Michigan CPAs Are
Knee-Deep in Michigan’s Turnaround Effort
At a press conference today, Governor
Rick Snyder, CPA revealed another layer of new initiatives to help
Michigan’s economy get back on track. These latest efforts, through the Pure
Michigan Business Connect program, provide a unique forum for members of the
MACPA to lend their specialized skills to contribute to the Governor’s
turnaround effort by helping new and emerging businesses.
Putting it to the Test: Deducting
Reasonable Compensation
MACPA Members Give Back:
Stories of CPAs Making a Difference in their Communities
Top Ten iPad Apps
Time to Renew: CPA Licenses & PTIN
Legislative Update
Ethics: IRS Tax Audits, Accounting Software and
Client Confidentiality
State of “Emergency" - Avoiding Emergency Financial
Manager is the Focus of Local Government Summit
Tax Assistance Programs: Use Your Expertise to Make a
Difference this Winter
In Memoriam
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