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In Person-Live
Small Firm Practitioners Pre-Conference Workshop
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth, MI
Course # 204408 | by MICPA
What you will learn
  • Examine current and emerging accounting profession trends.
  • Discover how the MICPA assists with licensure and/or client concerns.
  • Consider the benefits of your membership and how to get the most from it.
  • Enhance your presence within the profession.
Description

Join in for important news about the profession, legislative updates, and more! Catch up with us and other members as we make our way around the state in 2026!

View the digital brochure

 

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Overnight accommodations are available at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. To take advantage of the special group rate please reserve your room by following this link. The deadline to reserve your room at the group rate is July 14, 2026.

Agenda

After registering for this event, you can customize your sessions via 'My Registrations'

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Beyond the Cleanup: A Practical Path to Client Advisory 1.0 OT Details

Beyond the Cleanup: A Practical Path to Client Advisory
Transform cleanup engagements into opportunities for strategic client advisory services through streamlined workflows, stronger communication practices, and practical advisory frameworks. We explore how firms can create efficient cleanup systems, identify advisory opportunities within client financials, and shift client conversations from transactional fixes to forward-looking guidance- all supported by a lean team structure.
Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA – Founder & CEO, Little Fish Accounting, Washington, D.C.

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Experience Exchange Workshop – Results of the Small Firm Study 1.0 OT Details

Experience Exchange Workshop – Results of the Small Firm Study
Bring your best ideas, experiences and questions to swap with peers and other professionals during this moderated event.

03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Michigan Specific Ethics - The Impact of State Statute Administrative Rules on Your CPA License 1.0 MI Details
Michigan Specific Ethics - The Impact of State Statute Administrative Rules on Your CPA License
Discover what Michigan CPAs need to know to stay compliant and protect their license. We’ll cover qualified CPE, firm licensure requirements, prohibited conduct, and more – paired with real-world case studies. Take a focused tour through Michigan’s accountancy law and administrative rules, gain practical strategies to avoid violations, and get answers to your questions directly from the experts.
Michelle Randall, CPA, CGMA – Executive in Residence, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP), University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Board Member, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)

 

04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
The Coolest Profession [Update] Around 1.0 OT Details

The Coolest Profession [Update] Around
MICPA President & CEO Bob Doyle brings you important profession news, legislative updates, member benefits and opportunities.
Bob Doyle – President & CEO, Michigan Association of CPAs, Troy

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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Time: 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Total Credits: 4.0
Earn Up To: 1.0 MI, 3.0 OT credits
Level: Overview
Vendor: MICPA
Venue: Bavarian Inn Lodge
1 Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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MICPA delivers the highest quality education experience. If you are not satisfied with your course, call us at 1.855.594.4273. We will make it right.
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