ICPAS

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), with more than 24,000 members, is a statewide, professional membership organization dedicated to enhancing the value of the CPA profession. Founded in 1903, ICPAS is the fifth largest state CPA society in the nation. ICPAS represents Illinois CPAs in public accounting and consulting, corporate accounting and finance, government and not-for-profit organizations as well as three affiliate member groups: students, educators and related finance professionals.

Mission Statement & Ends Policies

Mission Statement

To enhance the value of the CPA profession.

Ends Policies

Ends policies, created by the Board of Directors, describe the results that the Society strives to accomplish in support of the mission.  They specify what good (results, changes, benefits) the Society wants to accomplish for what people (members, other impacted groups) at what cost (priority and allocation of resources).

• ICPAS influences the perception of the integrity and value of the Society and the CPA profession.
• ICPAS is a leading resource in Illinois for high-value, relevant, and timely education and information, which enhances CPA knowledge and competency.
• ICPAS is a dynamic and engaging professional community where members have the opportunity to participate in public service activities that utilize the unique talents and expertise of CPAs.
• ICPAS engages the talents, skills, knowledge and leadership of member volunteers in the organizational structure to help govern and guide the work of the Society.
• ICPAS is a respected and influential voice in regulatory processes impacting the CPA profession.
• ICPAS sustains the CPA profession by attracting and supporting a sufficient supply of qualified, diverse candidates to take and pass the CPA Exam and to pursue careers in accounting.
• ICPAS is a credible source for helping members and employers of CPAs to meet their employment needs.

AICPA

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, founded in 1887, is the world’s largest association representing the accounting profession, with nearly 377,000 members in 128 countries. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting; membership is also available to accounting students and CPA candidates. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, non-profit organizations and federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.

2010-2011 AICPA Annual Report

This year's annual report, "Change. Vision. Opportunity." describes how the AICPA is embracing change and positioning members for future success.

AICPA Insights

AICPA Insights is the official blog for the AICPA. It features posts from AICPA staff on a variety of topics affecting the accounting profession, the AICPA and its members.

Where to Turn

Providing a directory for members, Where to Turn includes contact information for various teams within the AICPA and connects members with useful resources.

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