CPA-PAC ensures the CPA community has a voice in state government, particularly with those issues affecting the profession and economic vitality Commonwealth.

CPA-PAC supports political candidates who value the CPA profession and listen to our guidance on legislative and regulatory issues.

The more CPA-friendly political candidates elected into office, the more the CPA profession and business community will thrive in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the PICPA has long-standing relationships with many legislators and other government officials, and CPA-PAC helps us keep the attention of these individuals and enhances our reputation as experts who provide objective, nonpartisan advice.

The decisions made by our state government affect you - as a CPA, a business owner, a taxpayer, and a PICPA member. CPA-PAC is a way for you and your profession to have a voice. Your investment helps elect CPA-friendly candidates and helps the PICPA build alliances with elected officials who directly influence legislation.

No. By law, the PICPA cannot use your membership dues as contributions to political candidates. CPAs must make all political contributions personally and voluntarily.

No. The AICPA's PAC supports federal legislators and issues, not state-level. CPA-PAC only supports state officials and issues. CPA-PAC funds are not used in local elections, as the mission of the PICPA Government Relations team is to advocate on systematic issues that all PICPA members face throughout the state.

You! CPA-PAC is a member-managed, member-driven, and member-focused political action committee.

The CPA-PAC Board, which is comprised of a cross-section of CPAs from across the state, approves contribution amounts to certain categories of legislators and other elected officials.

Absolutely. We welcome the insights and viewpoints of our members, especially with respect to candidates.

CPA-PAC is nonpartisan in its selection of candidates to support. Party label is not considered. The record, agenda, and quality of each candidate determine who receives CPA-PAC support.

Any contribution - no matter how small - makes a difference. Your participation in CPA-PAC is more important than the amount you give, and you can invest in CPA-PAC at any time.

With over 250 legislators and countless other government officials, plus hundreds of other businesses and organizations lobbying, challenges can arise at any time, so it's best for the PICPA to have a political action committee with readily available resources.

There are several ways you can invest in CPA-PAC:

1. Contribute online.
2. Mail a check payable to:
   CPA-PAC
   c/o PICPA
   

   PO Box 70384
   Philadelphia, PA 19176-0384

3. Check the CPA-PAC contribution box on your membership dues form.

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2. Contact the PICPA Government Relations team at (717) 231-1821 or governmentrelations@picpa.org

No, anyone can contribute to the CPA-PAC.