MICPA Podcast Off the Ledger

Quality Management

In this episode, Joe sits down with MICPA Senior Vice President, Peggy Jury, CPA, CGMA to talk about the new quality management standards for accounting firms, which include risk assessment, communication documents, and annual monitoring.

The Return of Bob

Reflect with Bob on MICPA’s 2024 accomplishments, including the importance of cultivating leadership, inspiring future CPAs, and celebrating the accounting profession's impact. Bob also previews some of the exciting plans for 2025 with insights into the Michigan accounting landscape and MICPA’s ongoing efforts to support members and the profession.

The Letter of the Law

In this episode, Reed Freiberger, CPA, a supervisor at Gordon Advisors PC, joins Joe to discuss the nuances of tax law, particularly the role of creativity in managing complex issues such as sales tax, property tax, and state tax compliance.

2024 Election Update

As the dust settles after a historic election, MICPA podcast host Joe Colosi checks in with Becky Bechler, managing partner at Public Affairs Associates in Lansing. Unpack the results and impacts on Michigan's CPAs, their organizations, and clients.

The Science of Ethical Decision Making

This month Joe talks with Albert D. Spalding, CPA, JD, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus at Wayne State University to discuss ethical decision-making in accounting. They explore whether ethics are innate or learned through two court cases highlighting moral development and discuss the importance of the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct.