Accounting Professionals Honored at Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants' Event
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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 September 10, 2007.
“So many of the members make an impact through their legislative input, accounting standard practice, and community involvement that we are happy to recognize just a few that work so tirelessly on a daily basis,” said Peggy A. Dzierzawski. “At the Michigan Association of CPA’s, we truly believe in achieving professional greatness and these award recipients demonstrate just that.”
Following are the 2007 MACPA Award Recipients:
- Edward J. Dupke (Sun City West, Ariz.): Distinguished Achievement Award for his leadership and service in business valuation. As a consultant of Clifton Gunderson, LLP (based in Phoenix, Ariz.), Edward is nationally recognized for his work in business valuation, is a past chair of the MACPA board of directors, current chair of the AICPA business valuation standards task force, is a Michigan Accountancy Foundation trustee and a member of the scholarship committee.
- Peggy Haw Jury (Davison): Distinguished Service Award for her significant expertise and insight that she brings to the accounting profession. As the immediate past chair of the MACPA, and a partner of Plante & Moran (Flint), Peggy has brought years of invaluable guidance and support to various committees in order to advance the profession.
- Sean C. Keenan (Bloomfield): Outgoing Chair Award for his 25 years with the MACPA in which he generously volunteered his time, serving as a member of and chairing numerous committees. He eventually served on our board of directors and took on the role of Chair of the Board.
- Western Michigan University and Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®: Partnership Awards for how these organizations have helped the MACPA to continue its work with the community. WMU’s support in being a host site for the High Schools Leaders Conference expanded the geographic reach so more students could benefit from this wonderful experience. Also, this year the MACPA was a Race Sponsor for the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure. An entire MACPA team experienced the great emotions you feel by being a part of 30,000 people strong in helping such a great cause.
Additional recipients include (alphabetical order by last name):
- Business Tax Restructuring Committee: Outstanding Task Force Award
- Edwin R. Etter (Ann Arbor): Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award
- James P. Hayes (Farmington Hills): Diversity Award
- Peggy Keenan (Bloomfield): Spouse Appreciation
- Mary Kline-Cueter (Bloomfield Hills) , Patrick G. McKeever (Grosse Pointe), Barry C. Melancon (New York, NY), Michigan Department of Treasury, Robert S. Sher (West Bloomfield): Chair’s Service Award
- Paul J. MacDonald (Commerce Township): Business & Industry Award
- Keith Piwko (Royal Oak) and Kurt Piwko (Sterling Heights): 2006 Elijah Watt Sells Award
- State Senator Randy Richardville (Monroe): Legislative Impact Award
- Judith R. Trepeck (West Bloomfield): Special Recognition Award
The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants is a diversified, professional, member-driven organization serving nearly 17,000 CPAs and affiliated professionals throughout Michigan. Visit MACPA’s web site at www.michcpa.org.
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