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Learn About NCACPA Committees
Over 15 committees, task forces, and advisory groups offer members the
opportunity to serve as important liaisons with other professions and the
general public. NCACPA committees and the board of directors interact with the
AICPA, NC State Board of CPA Examiners, Financial Accounting Standards Board,
the Internal Revenue Service, and other bodies that shape state and national
standards.
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Accounting & Attestation
Attempts to further the recognition and development of generally accepted
accounting principles as well as auditing standards and procedures. Responds to
exposure drafts. Provides confidential report review service. Develops technical
information and practice aids and provides a technical assistance program for
members.
Accounting Education
Supports the development of basic accounting education and research. Attempts to
improve the basic accounting education level of persons entering the profession.
Plans an Annual Accounting Education Forum and a fall recruiting day for college
seniors. Assists in selecting winners for NC CPA Foundation Scholarships.
Chapter Relations
Studies NCACPA chapter structure, and identifies the need for new chapters or
chapter realignments. Supports chapter activities and coordinates them with
those of the Association. Financial Literacy
Lead the state’s financial literacy efforts by
helping North Carolinians reduce debt and build
wealth, and providing volunteers with the tools
needed to accomplish this initiative.
Governmental Accounting & Auditing
Attempts to further recognition and development of generally accepted accounting
principles as well as auditing standards and procedures for government entities.
Responds to exposure drafts. Informs members of new standards. Plans
governmental auditing CPE programs offered by NCACPA.
Healthcare Industry
Keeps members informed of developments concerning CPA services to the healthcare industry as well as state and federal regulations affecting this area.
Coordinates CPE offerings concerning the healthcare industry.
International
Evaluates current
international economic events and makes recommendations for NCACPA actions to
help its members respond positively to these events. Developing a technical
resource database to assist members serving inbound and/or outbound clients.
Litigation Services
Promotes growth in the areas of litigation and management consulting services
among the membership and determine if the needs of members for training and
resources are being met. Encourages members to participate in professional
development programs related to litigation and management consulting services.
Members in Business & Industry
Assures that the Association continues to be responsive to the needs of members
in industry, education and government. Stimulates interest among CPAs in
industry to maintain their professional status and to actively participate in
Association programs. Plans and conducts semi-annual MII Conferences.
Minority Issues
Works to identify ways to increase services to the minority CPAs in the
profession, and to increase the number of minorities entering the public
accounting profession.
Not-For-Profit
Planning and administration of the annual Not-For-Profit Conference, along with
related CPE seminar programming. The committee will also respond to technical
pronouncements involving the not-for-profit arena.
Peer Review
Responsible for the final disposition of reviews performed in North Carolina.
Members of this committee must qualify to be team captains in the AICPA Peer
Review Program. In addition, members of this committee must possess experience
in the technical review process of reviewing team captain reports, letters of
comment, and letters of response.
Professional Development
On an annual basis, this committee works to enhance the professional competency
of our membership by selecting a comprehensive CPE seminar curriculum. Committee
members strive to stay abreast of “hot topics” and appropriate methods of
delivery, as they evaluate available programs offered by various education
vendors. Meeting schedule: May and September.
Symposium
Plans and conducts the annual Accounting and Taxation Symposium. Recommends
dates and locations for future Symposiums. Assures that the Symposium programs
comply with the policies and procedures of the CPE Programs Committee.
Taxation
Furthers the development of fair and reasonable systems of taxation at the
federal, state and local level. Attempts to increase members' awareness of the
responsibilities and opportunities for service in the various areas of taxation.
Enhances the public's understanding of the CPAs special competence in the field
of taxation. Plans and conducts an annual meeting with the IRS and the NC
Department of Revenue.
Work/Life Issues
Works to increase awareness of work/life balance issues among NCACPA members and
to recommend strategies for creating a more satisfactory balance in the
professional and personal lives of CPAs.
Young CPA Cabinet
Young CPAs in North Carolina are those willing to lead the profession in
this state in a variety of ways. A special cabinet has been created to address
the needs of CPAs aged 35 and under. Specifically, we intend to bring together
young CPAs through a variety of social and service events. Additionally, we have
developed an annual conference devoted entirely to young CPAs. Ultimately, we
want to recruit young CPAs who will become the leadership of the profession in
future years.
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