Volunteering with MICPA enhances professional growth, fosters community, and gives you a seat at the table to influence your organization and the profession. It promotes knowledge-sharing, improves you/your firm’s work, and opens pathways to leadership opportunities.
“The volunteering I’ve done with the MICPA has made me a better businessperson and helped me to service my clients better. Talking with others I’ve met through the [association] has allowed me to adopt a clearer vision of what I want
my firm to be. It’s opened opportunities that I don’t think would have been possible had I not been active within the MICPA.”
- MICPA past chair Jamie Lopiccolo, CPA/CGMA, Founder, Capocore Professional Advisors
Join today to make a difference while advancing your career and your organization’s success.
- Audits of Employee Benefits
- Eldercare Planning
- Forensic Accounting
- Governmental Accounting & Auditing
- Litigation & Business Valuation
- Michigan Tax Conference Planning
- Nonprofit
- Technology
Purpose: To empower young professionals by fostering professional development, leadership, and meaningful community involvement, while offering opportunities to build your network, engage with the profession, and inspire the next generation through student mentorship and promotion of the profession.
Purpose: To champion the advancement of women in accounting by supporting learning and leadership initiatives, recognizing outstanding achievements through MICPA's Women to Watch awards, and fostering the growth and success of women in the profession.
Purpose: To enhance the quality and relevance of accounting and auditing practices, this group reviews exposure drafts from the FASB, GASB, AICPA, and other authoritative bodies, providing well-informed comments that represent the profession. In addition, the group collaborates to develop A&A content for MICPA's educational programs.
Purpose: To support the regulatory framework and compliance within the cannabis industry. Members collaborate with the CRA and other regulatory bodies to provide feedback on notices, statutes, and regulations, aiming to clarify and improve these for the benefit of all stakeholders. In addition, the group develops educational resources and programs to assist licensees in understanding and adhering to regulations.
Purpose: To provide accounting educators with opportunities to connect with peers, share best practices, engage in professional development, and shape the agenda for educator-focused events. Additionally, the group oversees the nomination process for the MICPA and AICPA Educator Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to accounting education.
Purpose: To evaluate and comment on proposed federal taxation rules and regulations, engage in legislative issues, provide specialized education, and in accordance with our strategic plan, foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Purpose: To develop and promote close relationships with financial institutions and regulators by exploring mutual interests, discussing trends and developments in financial reporting, accounting, and regulation, and collaborating with regulators to stay informed on changes and provide input on the profession's educational needs.
Purpose: To support CPA firms with smaller staff by fostering collaboration and engagement through educational events, connection building, and continuous communication. This group aims to be the primary resource for smaller practices in meeting their clients' needs. Additionally, the group organizes bi-monthly Small Firm Practitioners Virtual Roundtables, and a subcommittee plans the annual Small Firm Practitioners Conference.
Purpose: To coordinate SALT education programs, liaise with tax administrators and legislative committees, analyze tax developments, and contribute articles while reviewing tax forms and regulations. This group develops interpretations and proposals, collaborates with relevant organizations, and assists in planning tax-related programs. It also monitors state and local tax developments, current litigation, and specific problem areas, taking action to inform legislators, members, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Purpose: To assist the MICPA Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, and the audit process.
Must have audit experience to join.
Purpose: To assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for monitoring the financial health of the MICPA; that its assets are protected, and its resources are used appropriately.
Purpose: To manage and drive MICPA’s legislative initiatives, this group, composed of regional representatives, utilizes their knowledge about the CPA profession to provide insight.
Purpose: To collaborate with other committees and member resource groups (MRGs) to maximize efforts, particularly in membership recruitment and retention. Serving as an advisory group, this group provides feedback on member benefit programs and promotions and plans connection builders such as the annual MRG Leadership meetings to foster communication and collaboration among all MRGs.
Purpose: To provide technical assistance in administering the AICPA’s peer review program in Michigan, monitor review teams, and examine, evaluate, and approve all reports issued under this program, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in the peer review process.
Purpose: To strengthen the CPA profession as an active constituency by supporting candidates who align with MICPA's values, ensuring elected officials prioritize safeguarding the integrity of the profession. The committee members represent various regions of the state and professional service areas, offering diverse perspectives that reflect the broader MICPA membership.
Purpose: To encourage ethical and credible conduct by CPAs, upholding and enforcing the Code of Professional Conduct. The committee reviews ethics cases and inquiries, voting on the appropriate actions to be taken to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of the profession.
If interested, contact Randy Halleck at rhalleck@michcpa.org or by phone at 248-267-3744.