November 1999

CPA Hall of Fame Selection Committee Formed

Nine individuals from both within and outside the accounting profession will serve on the Selection Committee of the newly established NYSSCPA CPA Hall of Fame. Following a comprehensive search process, the Society's Executive Committee selected a group of distinguished professionals who will determine the first inductees. See the next issue of The Trusted Professional for a list of committee members.

The CPA Hall of Fame will recognize up to five individuals in 2000 for their outstanding achievements, vision, and contributions to the profession and the larger community. In its initial five years, the hall also will honor in a separate category CPAs who retired before 1970.

Criteria for acceptance require that an individual has:

* demonstrated leadership within the profession and in the larger community;
* a record of achievement and has provided vision and knowledge of broad business issues;
* made a demonstrated impact on the profession through outstanding professional accomplishments;
* provided distinguished service to the profession or the larger community;
* contributed to accounting research, literature, or education;
* demonstrated commitment and leadership in adapting to changes in the profession;
* made a contribution toward influencing the future of the profession; and
* provided significant service to accounting organizations.

In addition, honorees either must be retired for at least five years or deceased; be 65 years or older; have a minimum of 25 years' CPA experience, primarily in New York state; and belong to the NYSSCPA or have been Society members for a significant part of their careers.

The Selection Committee will review submissions received by the January 15 deadline. Election requires a two-thirds vote. CPAs may nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party, who does not have to be a CPA.

To receive a nomination form or more information see http://www.nysscpa.org or contact NYSSCPA Public Relations Specialist Tara Oolie at (212) 719-8405, (800) 633-6320, or toolie@nysscpa.org . *