Michigan Compiled Laws
Article 7 - (339.701...339.736)
Section 339.727a - Individual Whose Principal Place of Business Is Outside of State; Practice Without Need to Obtain Certificate, License, or Temporary Practice Permit; Requirements; Practice Privileges.

Sec. 727a.
(1) An individual whose principal place of business is not in this state is considered to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements, has all the privileges of licensees of this state, and may practice public accountancy without the need to obtain a certificate, license, or temporary practice permit under this article, if the individual meets either or both of the following:
(a) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from another licensing jurisdiction that requires, as a condition of licensure, that the individual meets all of the following:
(i) Has at least 150 semester hours of college education including a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university.
(ii) Achieves a passing grade on the uniform CPA exam.
(iii) Possesses at least 1 year of experience including providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which may be obtained through government, industry, academic, or public practice as verified by a licensee.
(b) Holds a valid license as a certified public accountant from another licensing jurisdiction that does not meet the requirements of subdivision (a), but has certified public accountant qualifications that are substantially equivalent to those requirements. Any individual who passed the uniform CPA exam and holds a valid license issued by another licensing jurisdiction before January 1, 2012 is exempt from the education requirement in subdivision (a)(i) for purposes of this subdivision.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who offers or renders professional services, whether in person or by mail, telephone, or electronic means under this section shall be granted practice privileges in this state, and no notice, fee, or other submission is required of that individual. An individual described in this subsection is subject to the requirements of section 734a.
History: Add. 2008, Act 161, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2008 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 81, Eff. June 17, 2018 Popular Name: Act 299

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