Society Committees

A Letter From NYSSCPA President-Elect Jeffrey R. Hoops

As you know, the accounting profession has been undergoing and is continuing to undergo substantial change in practically all areas. As President-Elect of the State Society, I am offering each of you an opportunity to participate in molding that change, change that will undoubtedly affect all of us.

The Society has over 60 statewide committees that cover all areas of the profession. Our comprehensive structure, designed to better meet the needs of all our members, is composed of six divisions, four of which reflect the current practice specialty areas of professionals in private practice and industry. Additionally, one is geared to the future enhancement of the profession, and one focuses on the operations of the Society.

The committees serve the members of the Society, promote a favorable image of the profession in the eyes of the general public, and create a forum where members can interact with their peers and discuss the important issues facing our Society and the profession. The Society relies on the time and dedication of committee members to carry out its extensive professional and educational activities. Those appointed to a committee enjoy the prestige of having a significant influence on both the profession and the Society. You will benefit personally from the opportunity to develop technical, professional, and leadership skills and to expand the network of your peer contacts.

I invite you to serve on a committee during my term as President of the Society. There is a lot to be gained by you, the Society, and our profession.

Jeffrey R. Hoops, President-Elect

Travel Reimbursement

Committee members may qualify for travel expense reimbursement. To learn more about the reimbursement policy, visit www.nysscpa.org, click on “Find Committees” and look for the Travel Reimbursement Policy.

Conference Calls

If you find that traveling to the Society offices for a committee meeting conflicts with fulfilling the rest of your day’s commitments, you need not miss out on the benefits of the meeting. You can conference in, now more easily than ever. The Society has available conference phones with satellite speakers and microphones and dial-in conference call services for committee members to use for meetings held at the Society. Just contact the Society’s Manager of Committee Services at 212-719-8358 for confirmation and availability.

Eligibility to Serve on a Committee

All New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants members both CPA and associate members throughout the state are encouraged to apply for committee service. Some senior committees have a prerequisite of prior committee service (noted with *) or prior committee chair service (noted with ^). Members can serve on more than one committee.

You will be formally notified of acceptance of your application to serve on a committee upon approval of the chair of the committee and the appointments subcommittee. The committee year runs from June 1st to May 31st.

Members Currently Serving on Committees

Reapplication to serve your committee no longer is necessary. Members currently serving on committees now are automatically carried over to the next committee year unless they notify the Society that they do not wish to continue or if they receive a “Do Not Reappoint” assessment from the committee chair.

Committee Meeting CPE

Many committee meetings feature guest speakers or technical presentations throughout the year that qualify for one hour of CPE credit. To learn more about committee CPE, visit www.nysscpa.org, click on “Find Committees” and look for the Committee CPE.

Questions:

For more information regarding committee service, please do not hesitate to call Nereida Gomez, Manager, Committee Services at 212-719-8358 or via e-mail at ngomez@nysscpa.org.