The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) is the oldest and largest accounting organization in the nation. Incorporated in 1897 to cultivate, promote and disseminate information about the accounting profession, the Society operates 16 regional chapters in New York State with a membership of 30,000 CPAs. Current chapters include Buffalo, Mid-Hudson, Nassau, Northeast, Rochester, Staten Island, Suffolk, Syracuse, Utica, Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan-Bronx, Rockland, Adirondack and Southern Tier.

The Society has a 42-member Board of Directors and 60 technical and administrative committees which fall into six major divisions: Operations, Accounting and Auditing, Industry, Tax, Consulting and Future of the Profession. The administrative operations are under the direction of the Executive Director, assisted by a professional staff of approximately 80.

The Foundation for Accounting Education, Inc. (FAE), the Society’s educational arm, holds almost 1,000 education events across the state annually to keep members abreast of the latest developments in the profession. Included in this number are an annual business accounting and technology show and major technical conferences in such areas as taxes, healthcare, estate and financial planning and other specialties.

The Society’s purpose is broad in scope and includes:

• Establishing and maintaining high standards of integrity, honor and character among certified public accountants.
• Protecting the public interest by advancing ethical practice.
• Providing technical assistance to standard-setting groups such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Representing the public interest on tax, business and economic issues by strengthening the profession’s relations with legislators, regulators and other government bodies.
• Promoting better public understanding of the profession through information provided on its website, www.nysscpa.org and in its publications, The CPA Journal and The Trusted Professional.
• Encouraging members to become involved in community and civic service.
• Attracting qualified persons to enter the profession.

For more information about the Society’s activities, call 800-633-6320 or visit our website, www.nysscpa.org.

Contact:

Lois K. Whitehead
Public Relations Manager
212-719-8405
lwhitehead@nysscpa.org