Society Committees

President-Elect Committee Service Letter
2009- 2010 Committee Year
A Letter from NYSSCPA President-elect, David J. Moynihan

Our profession is built on the principle that quality matters. It matters in everything we do.

At a time when the very nature of the role of a certified public accountant is being challenged by the outside world, instilling confidence that we are truly trusted professionals has never been more important.

One way we build that trust and insure quality is through the work of our statewide committees. The Society has more than 60 statewide committees addressing current specialty practice areas, development of the profession and Society operations.

I am urging you, my fellow members, to get involved during my upcoming term as Society president. You will never find a greater opportunity to grow more as a professional than by serving on a committee. The exchange of ideas and what you learn from others is unparalleled. I know because I have done it.

This is your opportunity to be a leader, enhance your prestige and make a difference. Committee service will provide you with a forum outside the office to sharpen your professional skills and hone your soft skills. After joining a committee, many members who were reluctant public speakers are now event leaders. Among these and other benefits, statewide committee service also provides excellent networking opportunities.

If you are a member who lives or works outside New York City, do not let distance prevent you from becoming a committee member. The number of meetings is not onerous, the travel reimbursement policy is very fair (you can find it online at www.nysscpa.org/policy.htm) and your Society continues to improve its live meeting technology, allowing for committee participation by phone or via the web.

I need your help in restoring confidence in our profession. Your expertise and passion are valuable tools in helping to make that happen. Whether you practice in public, industry, government or academia; I assure you, by participating on a committee, you will receive far more than you will give.

NYSSCPA President-elect David J. Moynihan, CPA

About Society Committees

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 link.

Conference Calls

If you cannot attend a committee meeting in person, you can teleconference in, as well as utilize the newest addition to the society’s committee meetings, the 360 degree webcam. Aside from conferencing in, committee members can log onto the Internet and literally see the live committee meeting from several different perspectives. Just contact Nereida Gomez, Senior Manager, Committee Services, at 212-719-8358 for confirmation and availability.

Eligibility to Serve on a Committee

All NYSSCPA 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 ^) as reflected on the abridged committee listing below. 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.

The committee year runs from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. Committee appointments are also subject to final approval of the Society president. Members may also join during the course of the year.

Members Currently Serving on Committees

Current-year committee members are automatically carried over to the next committee year (except for oversight committees) unless they notify the Society that they no longer wish to continue, the chair deems that their service is no longer required; or if they receive a “Do Not Reappoint” assessment from the chair. Appointments are also subject to final approval of the Society president.

Committee members can check their committee service history through their online member profile by clicking on “Change Your Info” on http://www.nysscpa.org and clicking on “Committee Service.”

Learn more about the benefits of serving on an NYSSCPA statewide committee here.

Committee Meeting CPE

Many meetings feature guest speakers or technical presentations throughout the year that qualify for one hour of CPE credit.

Click here for the Committee Application.

Questions:

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