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Accountancy
Accountancy
Overview
Michigan State Board of Accountancy
Accountancy Article 7 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended was created to license & regulate certified public accountants and public accounting firms.
Administrative Rules
Articles 1-6 of the Occupational Code
Resources for Accountancy Licensees
Other Resources
The Michigan State Board of Accountancy website provides a comprehensive and structured overview of regulatory and licensing information for accountancy professionals within the state. The page includes an overview of the profession including links to the applicable section of the Occupational Code and accountancy specific administrative rules. Users will find the link to apply for or renew an accountancy license on this page as well as various links to resources for accountancy applicants and licensees such as accountancy firm, temporary practice permit, licensed and registered accountant licensing guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs), experience forms, resources for skilled immigrants, equivalency standard form for reciprocal applicants and an exam verification request. In addition, the site provides links to publicly available accountancy board meeting schedules, for the current year and previous years, the accountancy meeting minutes, agenda, and rules committee work group as well as information about the Michigan Board of Accountancy Members.