News Releases
Below are recent press releases published by the MACPA. Contact the MACPA Communications Department for more information at 248.267.3700.
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Continues Collaboration with Detroit Red Wings to Help Fund Scholarships
- Contact: Alan Upchurch Lauren Herrin Marx Layne & Company 248-855-6777 MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS CONTINUES COLLABORATION WITH DETROIT RED WINGS TO HELP FUND SCHOLARSHIPS TROY, November 18, 2009 –The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) has announced the continued alliance for a second year with the Detroit Red Wings. The collaboration provides MACPA members with exclusive pricing for tickets, while helping to fund scholarships for the fifth/Graduate
- Accounting Professionals Honored at Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountant's Awards Dinner
- TROY, MI—October 20, 2009 — The Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and its President and CEO Peggy A. Dzierzawski, recently announced the 2009 award recipients at the MACPA’s annual Awards Dinner. The evening was a celebration of those who have made an impact in their industry and in the community. “We are really in awe of the many contributions of our members to the accounting profession and to their communities in the past year,” said Dzierzawski. “At
- MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ELECTS NEW BOARD
- TROY, Mich., September 2009 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), recently announced its new executive committee. The organization elected Jonathan D. Anibal as the chair of its board and welcomed five new Board members to an impressive roster of CPA professionals. New members are Paul Bryant, Sean H. Cook , Mary C. Treder Lang, Patrick J. Killeen , Michael E. Slomski , Douglas R. Wright and Alan C. Young . “We are excited to have such an outstanding professional like
- MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COLLABORATES WITH DETROIT TIGERS
- TROY , June 2009 –The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) has announced an alliance with the Detroit Tigers. The partnership will provide MACPA members with exclusive pricing for tickets, and help fund scholarships for college seniors majoring in accounting. The MACPA membership advantage includes a $5 savings for selected tickets in the Outfield Box and Upper Box seating areas. In addition, a donation will be made to the Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF) for every ticket
- Michigan Association of CPAs and Hospice of Michigan Join To Assist Families Through End-of-Life Financial Decisions
- TROY, June 23, 2009 –The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), in partnership with Hospice of Michigan (HOM), has created a resource guide, “Financial Affairs: At the End of Life.” The guide is designed to help counsel families of patients under the care of Hospice of Michigan, on how to attend to the financial issues and responsibilities that often accompany the traumatic days, weeks or months at the end of life. This is the second manual developed by the MACPA in partnership with
- Michigan Accountants Association Adds Online Resources to Assist Members Through Economic Crisis
- TROY, Mich., May, 2009 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) has enhanced its web site, launching a web page highlighting additional resources that the organization has made available to help its members get through current economic challenges. The Economic Crisis Resource Center serves as a “central depository,” a place where MACPA members can quickly and easily find tips, ways to save money, links to the most up-to-date economic news, how-to articles for managing various
- Michigan Accountancy Foundation Provides 32 Students with 128,000 in Scholarship Awards
- TROY, MI – May 2009 – The Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF), a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in accounting education, selected 32 Michigan college students as recipients of its annual MAF Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship. Established in 1961, MAF is affiliated with the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and assists accounting students by helping to fund their college education and by providing resources to college educators. Recipients of the MAF
- The Michigan Association of CPAs Teams with the Detroit Red Wings to Help Fund Scholarship
- TROY , March 19, 2009 –The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) has announced a partnership with the Detroit Red Wings. The collaboration will provide MACPA members with exclusive pricing for tickets, and help fund scholarships for college seniors majoring in accounting. The MACPA membership advantage includes $48 tickets at a member price of $25 or $38 tickets at a member price of $15. In addition, members will receive special concierge-level experiences at each designated game,
- New Accounting Web Site Provides Option for Meeting Peer Review Submission Requirements
- TROY, MI - January 15, 2009 –In order to meet Michigan’s peer review disclosure requirements, accounting firms and sole proprietors are now able to take advantage of a new online system in getting information submitted electronically through the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA). Michigan is one of nine early adopters of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Facilitated State Board Access (FSBA). Over time, this new process is expected to help
- MACPA Drives Campaign Protecting Michigan Citizens During Tax Season
- TROY, Mich, - January 16, 2009 – In time for the beginning of tax season, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), in partnership with the Accounting Aid Society (AAS) and Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, have created and are distributing a brochure entitled “Top 10 Questions to Ask a Tax Preparer: Tips, Hints & Warning Signs.” In recent years, there has been an
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Launches Pilot Program with Addition of Field Representative
- TROY, MI - February 2009 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) has launched a pilot program to expand their reach and further support their members on the west side of the State, including the Grand Rapids area, with the addition of West Michigan Field Representative Tisha Wilson. Wilson will be a resource to MACPA members and collaborative partners and her responsibilities will include coordinating local events and providing on-site help at seminars and conferences held in
- Detroit Red Wings VP of Finance Paul J. MacDonald, CPA, Among 2008 AICPA Hall of Fame Winners
- TROY, MI - December 25, 2008 – Paul J. MacDonald, CPA, vice president of Finance for the Detroit Red Wings was recently inducted into the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Business and Industry Hall of Fame. MacDonald is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) Board of Directors. Overseeing an $80-$100 million budget for the Detroit Red Wings, MacDonald manages a wide range of business operations including all daily accounting functions,
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Elects New Board
- TROY, Mich., October 2008 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), recently installed its new executive committee. The organization elected Thomas Beard as its chair and welcomed three new Board members to an impressive roster of CPA professionals from around the state: John Pridnia, Randolph C. Paschke and Kathy M. Downey. “We are excited to have such an exceptional professional like Thomas Beard to run the Board during 2009,” states Peggy Dzierzawski, president and CEO
- Accounting Professionals Honored at Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountant's Event
- TROY, MI—October 16, 2008 —The accounting profession enjoyed a night of celebration as professionals from across the state honored those who have made an impact, both in their industry and in the community. The Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and Peggy A. Dzierzawski, president and CEO, announced award recipients during the MACPA’s annual Awards Dinner on September 8, 2008. “So many of the members have made outstanding contributions through their
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Wins Top Awards For E-Newsletter and Michigan Tax Conference
- TROY, Mich., Oct. 7, 2008 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) recently was honored with four awards at the seventh annual Michigan Society of Association Executives’ (MSAE) Diamond Awards Dinner. The event recognizes the best in associations across Michigan. More than 45 entries were submitted for top honors in nine categories. The MACPA was honored with three Diamond Awards. The first award was in the e-newsletters category for an association with a budget more than $2.5
- Michigan Accountancy Foundation Provides 30 Students with $120,000 in Scholarship Awards
- TROY, MI – August 4, 2008 – The Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF), a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in accounting education, selected 30 Michigan college students as recipients of its annual MAF Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship. Established in 1961, MAF is affiliated with the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and assists accounting students by helping to fund their college education and by providing resources to college educators. Recipients of the MAF
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants New Board First to be Ran African American Female
- TROY, Mich., February 21, 2008 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), is looking forward to a landmark year under its new chair, Gail Sparks Pitts, and its new executive committee. In addition, three new Board members have been added to the impressive roster of CPA professionals from around the state: Stephanie W. Bergeron, L. Charles Bokemeier and Paul Steih. “We are excited to have such a truly gifted professional like Gail to run the Board during 2008, which will be a
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Wins Website Award
- TROY, Mich., Sept. 19, 2007 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ (MACPA) newly designed, interactive website ( www.michcpa.org ) shined as it earned the Website Diamond Award at the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ (MSAE) Diamond Awards Dinner. The MACPA was one of more than 40 associations that submitted for nine coveted awards at the annual MSAE event. The MACPA won the
- Accounting Professionals Honored at Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants' Event
- TROY, MI—September 17, 2007—The accounting profession enjoyed a night of celebration as professionals from across the state honored those who have made an impact both in their industry and in the community. The Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and Peggy A. Dzierzawski, president and CEO, announced award recipients during the MACPA’s annual Awards Dinner on
- Michigan Accountancy Foundation Provides 25 Students with $100,000 in Scholarship Awards
- TROY, MI–June 22, 2007- The Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF), a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in accounting education, selected 25 Michigan college students as recipients of its MAF Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship. Established in 1961, MAF is affiliated with the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and assists accounting students by helping to fund their college education and by providing resources to college educators. Recipients of the MAF Fifth/Graduate
