Committees & Leadership

Members Leading Members

Step up and make your mark on the future of the profession! When you join a PICPA committee, you're not just expressing dedication – you're leading by example. Our committees cover a wide array of topics, from taxation to technology, audit to entrepreneurship, and we invite you to find out how you can play a vital role in shaping the landscape of the accounting world. Seize this opportunity to engage, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

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Governance

Governance and appointed committees are selected based on nominations and election procedures defined by PICPA’s bylaws. These committees oversee the work of PICPA staff and represent the membership in high-level strategy setting and decision-making. Appointed or elected only. Nominations open in October.

AICPA Council
Audit
Board of Directors
Budget and Finance
Bylaws
Council
CPA-PAC
Education
Foundation For Education & Research Board of Directors
Investment Committee
Nominations
Officers
Peer Review Committee
Pennsylvania CPA Foundation Board
Professional Ethics
Trustees of Pennsylvania Institute Insurance Trust

Steering

Steering committees include highly committed volunteers who provide expert advice and insight to help the PICPA serve the needs of members. Our most engaged members are invited to join steering committees to generate ideas and provide valuable feedback to PICPA staff and leadership on issues affecting their piece of the profession.

Accounting & Auditing Steering Committee
Corporate Finance Steering Committee
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee
Small Firm Steering Committee
State Taxation Steering Committee

Thought Leadership

Thought leadership committees are the driving force of PICPA learning and professional connection programs. These committees include members who work in a particular practice area, industry, or demographic group, and they work to create programs that meet the professional needs of members like them.

Accounting Standards
Construction Industry
Employee Benefit Plans
Federal Tax
Financial Institutions
Future of Audit
Government Accounting and Auditing
Insurance
International Tax
Local Tax
Manufacturing
Mid-Size Business Finance Leaders
Not-For-Profit
Pass-Through Entities Tax
Pennsylvania Corporate Tax
Personal Financial Planning
Personal Income Tax
Philadelphia Taxation
Professional Alliances
Public Accounting Technology
Q&A With the IRS Event Subcommittee
Sales & Use Tax
Schools and Colleges
Small Business Finance Leaders
Tax Administration
Transaction Advisory Services
Women in Accounting
Young Professionals

Local Connection

Local connection committees are PICPA volunteers from across the commonwealth who create opportunities for members in their local community to connect. These committees focus on peer-to-peer networking, business development events, and career growth opportunities throughout Pennsylvania.