Purpose: Establish and maintain an advocacy relationship with legislators on behalf of CPAs; learn about and provide input to Society on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to members.

Term: No limit

No. of Meetings: Participate in advocacy and legislative events throughout the year.

Time Commitment: Usually less than 4 hours per year

Location: Video conference

Purpose: GRAC members set the Society’s legislative agenda and regulatory strategy related to business and license issues. They draft rules and respond to exposure drafts related to licensure and work closely with Board of Accountancy.

Term: Appointed annually by Board

No. of Meetings: 3–4 per year; attendance at Board of Accountancy and other regulatory agency meetings

Time Commitment: 15–20+ hours per year

Location: Video conference

Purpose: Trustees oversee PAC fundraising and contributions to political campaigns in accordance with the laws of the state of Indiana

Term: 3 years; approved by Trustees

No. of Meetings: 1–3 per year; some fundraising involvement

Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per calendar year

Location: Video conference

Requirements: Indiana CPA and PAC contributor; approved by Trustees

Purpose: TRAC members serve as advisors to legislators, their staff and regulatory agencies related to tax. Members work closely with IRS, DOR, DWD and DLGF on issues resolution and initiatives.

Term: Appointed annually by Board

No. of Meetings: 3–4 per year; participation in tax-related meetings with regulatory agencies, review proposed tax legislation, provide subject matter testimony to General Assembly-often during January–April.

Time Commitment: 15–20+ hours per year

Location: Video conference 

Purpose: INCPAS regularly receives draft guidance documents from the Department of Revenue and other state agencies. We rely on members who can review the draft guidance and provide feedback to Society staff on issues, concerns and questions.

Term: No limit

Time Commitment: Usually less than 4 hours per year

Location: Technical Reviewers are added to an online community and complete their work virtually.

Purpose: Help encourage college accounting students to consider accounting as a major and the CPA profession as a career.

Term: Aug. 1–June 15

No. of Meetings: INCPAS gives over 20 presentations a year. Volunteers should be available for at least one.

Time Commitment: 1–2 hours per presentation

Location: Video conference

Requirements: Must be an energetic and passionate CPA or CPA candidate. You will talk about the value of the CPA designation and the importance of getting involved in the Indiana CPA Society.

Purpose: CPA Week volunteers help Indiana high school students better understand the career opportunities in the CPA profession. CPAs will share the best parts of their jobs, what an average work day looks like, how they solve problems and what to expect in college. Volunteers roles include live presentations and pre-taped video messages.

Term: May 2–6 and November 7–11

No. of Meetings: CPA Week is hosted in May and November. Volunteers should be available for at least one presentation.

Time Commitment: 1–2 hours per presentation

Purpose: It is the mission of the Ethics Committee to promote the ethical practice of the CPA profession through educational and enforcement activities.

Term: 1 year; July 1 through June 30, appointed by the Board

No. of Meetings: 5 meetings per year

Time Commitment: One hour of preparation and one hour of meeting time for each meeting. Members will also be asked to serve on subcommittees to investigate complaints. This requires some research, collaboration with other members and preparation of investigative documents. Members will also be asked to field phone calls from INCPAS members with ethics questions and ethical complaints from the public.

Location: Video conference

Requirements: Possess a current CPA certificate. Be a member in good standing with the Indiana CPA Society. Meet all relevant CPE requirements of the state licensing agency. Be current on all personal and business tax filings. Be in good standing with all relevant regulatory agencies. Possess at least 10 years experience in an accounting related field; some supervisory experience preferred.

Purpose: Assure the accuracy of the data in the INCPAS Integrated Report as well as its’ compliance with the framework developed by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).

Term: One-year term, appointed annually by the Board of Directors (re-appointment possible based on interest and need)

No. of Meetings: 1

Time Commitment: 2–4 hours for the meeting and some prep work outside of the meeting

Location: Video conference

Requirements: Knowledge of or interest in integrated reporting.

Purpose: To assist in the review of scholarship applications and make recommendations of finalists to the Educational Foundation Trustees.

Term: 1 year; July 1 through June 30, appointed by the Board

No. of Meetings: 1 meeting per year

Time Commitment: Time to review scholarship applications (varies annually based on number of applicants), and short conference calls as needed.

Location: Video conference

Requirements: Should possess an interest in education and furthering the profession. Must be an INCPAS member.

Purpose: To create a pipeline of competent, next generation leaders who embrace and promote the Society and the profession within their organizations and communities.

Term: 2-year term

No. of Meetings: Three, one-day meetings held annually in the Indianapolis area

Time Commitment: 40–60 hours

Location: In-person meetings in the Indianapolis area

Requirements:

• Must be an Indiana CPA Society member, 30 years old or younger
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant or pursuing the credential