I have always placed immense value on my CPA license. Although I do not practice in public accounting, it has been demonstrated that my position in private industry has been enhanced and respected even more because I am a CPA.

Keeping an active CPA license can be a challenge. The continuing education requirement of 80 hours every two years seems a burden at times. It takes money and time to attend educational programming, and quite frankly, I am not one who loves sitting alone at my computer taking courses and being tested. It is great for some, just not for me. In today's strained economy, my core competencies - integrity, objectivity and independence - bring enormous value to my employer. I won’t let my license go to “registered-only” status and I hope you won’t either.

If you would like to bring your CPA license back from “registered only” status, visit the Michigan State Board of Accountancy Continuing Education page for more information on Reentry. The Application for Reentry may be downloaded from this Forms page. To fulfill your CPE requirements, you can take advantage of the MACPA member discount for CPE programs. Find current CPE programs to meet your needs and check out the CPE Tracker to see how many credits you’ve earned through MACPA…OR…for personal assistance contact Gale Frentz (248.267.3724) our “Curriculum Advisor” to help with your course schedule.

Remain a “licensed” CPA…there’s nothing like it!
 

About the Author
Douglas P. Roosa, CPA is the Director of Internal Controls and SOX Compliance for General Motors and a member of the MACPA Board of Directors.