sentences:  The MACPA is active in state and federal government, monitoring and responding to issues that affect certified public accountants and their clients.The association has been successful in getting important legislation passed and supports legislation through the efforts of committee members and an active, statewide legislative network of members.Its advocacy efforts are highlighted each year by CPA Day in Annapolis, an annual event in which MACPA members discuss issues of importance in face-to-face meetings with their legislators in the Maryland General Assembly.