Legal Question in Business Law in Michigan

Re: accounting certificate

You need to contact the organization that certifies accountants and find out their admissions requirements and/or criminal background investigation procedures. There is probably not a set rule - they review each person on a case by case basis. For example, for a lawyer to be admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law, they undergo a character and fitness investigation and must reveal ALL criminal history. Felonies do not automatically exclude an attorney from being admitted, however, they will simply look at the nature of the crime, when committed, and possibly investigate you.

I doubt the CPA certification is as rigorous as it is for lawyers and doctors.