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About Us

 
 
 

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The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) is a professional organization that provides education, information, tools and resources to more than 17,000 members around the state. We help CPAs and affiliated professionals do the best job possible, and we educate the public about the value that CPAs bring to their communities.

 
The MACPA is committed to serving the CPA profession by providing the tools CPAs need to turn vision into reality and success into professional greatness.
 
The MACPA, as a diversified, professional, member-driven organization, is the state’s premier resource for CPAs in education, government, industry and public accounting as well as educators, students and related non-billable professionals.
 

MACPA members: 

  • Receive discounts on more than 300 continuing professional education courses annually,
  • Can develop and expand leadership skills through association task forces and legislative advocacy programs and
  • Have access to significant member savings plans on insurance rates, credit card rates and air miles, telecommunication services, office supplies, travel programs, popular magazines, and other products and services.
 
The MACPA web site provides:
  • 24-hour on-line CPE registration
  • News and event announcements
  • Governmental updates and links
  • Classified advertisements
  • Special student features, and
  • Other member and public resources.
The MACPA utilizes the technology to link people, provide answers and build relationships.
 
With visionary leadership, the MACPA is positioned to quickly communicate and proactively respond to the issues that affect the profession. CPAs, related professionals, educators and students are encouraged to join the MACPA.
 

Leadership

The Board of Directors manages the MACPA’s affairs and is composed of 24 resident members, at least 22 of whom are Fellow Members. Of the 24 members, 18 are designated as elected Directors, four as elected Officers and two as Past Chairs. Elected Officers are Fellow Members who are licensed to practice Public Accounting in the state of Michigan.

MACPA Vision

CPAs are trusted professionals who enable people and organizations to shape their future. Combining insight with integrity, CPAs deliver value by:

  • Communicating the total picture with clarity and objectivity
  • Translating complex information into critical knowledge
  • Anticipating and creating opportunities
  • Designing pathways that transform vision into reality.

Mission Statement

The MACPA is a diversified, professional, member-driven organization for CPAs and affiliated professionals. Its mission is to enhance the value of MACPA members to society. It contributes to the success of its members by:

  • providing education, information, resources and leadership to its members and the public,
  • promoting high standards of quality, objectivity and integrity in the services provided by its members,
  • partnering with educators to promote the profession,
  • actively participating in the public policy-making process,
  • increasing public awareness as trusted professional advisors,
  • encouraging diversity in membership and leadership,
  • promoting community involvement and public service,
  • promoting responsibility and accountability within the profession