MRPR Blog

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6201 was signed into law by President Trump after the Senate passed the bill by a 90-8 vote. The Act contains provisions for paid leave for employees, tax credits for business owners, COVID-19 testing, unemployment insurance and additional funding for government programs. The bill takes effect no later than April 1, 2020, and it will sunset on Dec. 31, 2020. 

As the federal government and state governments across the country struggle to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 (Wuhan coronavirus) pandemic, state tax agencies are offering relief to taxpayers as the economy adapts to the social distancing requirements prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Michigan is following suit by extending certain protections to affected taxpayers.

Searching for an open position with an accounting firm can be intimidating for anyone preparing to enter the workforce for the first time. There are many factors to consider when thinking about how to start your career and what experiences will be valuable to gain in your first job as an accountant. An accounting internship is a great way test the culture and environment of an accounting firm to see if they're a ‘good fit’ for you.

We're excited to announce that MRPR has made Crain's 2018 list of Cool Places to Work in Michigan. MRPR ranks 78 among 100 companies recognized by their employees for having outstanding workplace culture. Also a big shout out to our clients at New Eagle, for making the list as well!