Throughout this 125th anniversary year for MICPA, we’re celebrating the people and firms shaping Michigan’s accounting profession- past, present and future. That spirit came to life through MICPA Firmz (think MTV Cribs, but CPA-style!) a contest showcasing the culture and workplaces that make Michigan CPA firms unique.
Ten firms opened their doors to us to share how their teams work, what they value and what sets them apart: Grapp Lerash, Hungerford, Kidd Advisors, Lotito & Lazzara P.C., McKeown & Kraai, PLC, Plante Moran, Rehmann, Shindelrock, Sonder CPA and UHY. Their stories reflected the many ways a great accounting workplace can take shape from small, primarily remote teams to large firms with offices across Michigan and the country.
After more than 1,000 public votes were cast in July and August, one firm rose to the top: Rehmann earned the No. 1 spot in MICPA Firmz! Congratulations to the entire Rehmann team!
This recognition comes as Rehmann celebrates its own 85th anniversary. I encourage you to watch the firm’s video for a look inside its historic Detroit office, to meet the people who work there and get a glimpse of the culture that supports it all.
While Firmz was a fun way to celebrate, it also reinforced something we see every day at the association: Michigan firms are evolving.
They’re thinking differently about where and how people work. They’re investing in their teams, exploring new technology, developing future leaders and finding new ways to attract and retain talented people. And as firms navigate all that change, I hope you’ll remember that MICPA is here to help.
Whether we’re bringing firms together to work through new professional standards, providing timely learning and resources, connecting professionals to learn from one another or simply being the team you can call when you have a question, supporting your success is at the heart of what we do.
I also want to say a special THANK YOU to our 100% Member Firms that demonstrate their commitment to the profession by investing in MICPA membership for their entire CPA team. We appreciate you and the trust you place in us.
Because even after 125 years, our commitment remains the same: helping Michigan CPAs and firms thrive today while building an even stronger profession for tomorrow.
So, congratulations again to Rehmann and thank you to all 10 Firmz participants! If there’s a way MICPA can better support your firm, I hope you’ll reach out. We’re here for you.
All the best,
Bob