Advocacy

The NYSSCPA consistently monitors Albany for new legislation relevant to the profession. Our Government Affairs Team reviews and presents key aspects of such laws to NYSSCPA leadership so it may gauge the legislation’s potential impact on the profession in New York State. Once a position is identified, members are often asked to contact their local representatives to help the Society advocate on behalf of the profession.

NYSSCPA members who have identified him/herself as someone who has either a personal or business connection with a legislator or political party official in New York State and is willing to share that connection with the Society can participate in the Key Contact program. The Society can then utilize those connections to open the flow of communication with lawmakers or state officials so that we may share our position more effectively. 

Based on your address, the NYSSCPA can retrieve contact information for your state senator and assembly member. Contact them directly on behalf of the Society and the profession.

Comment letters are effective mechanisms to advocate for the profession and influence the adoption of sound policy and regulations in the areas of accounting, tax and finance.