Indiana CPA Society

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The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a professional association

representing the certified public accountant (CPA) profession in Indiana. Founded over 90 years ago (in 1915), INCPAS has over 8,000 members and serves as the professional home of CPAs, CPA candidates, accounting students and persons who are working in or involved with the CPA profession but are not CPAs. INCPAS members work in public accounting, business and industry, not-for-profit, government and education.

INCPAS serves to advance the CPA designation by encouraging students and CPA candidates to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, and to provide support and services for CPAs from their entry into the workforce through retirement. The Society’s mission is to enhance the professional success of its members while promoting the public interest; to encourage and facilitate the adherence to high ethical and professional standards; to facilitate relationships that will benefit its members; to promote a better understanding of services rendered by CPAs; and to represent the CPA profession.

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[edit] Leadership

Leadership Cabinet provides the Society and its board of directors with support and feedback on issues, which assist it in strategic planning. Its members participate on project teams and outreach activities to aid the Society in accomplishing its goals and objectives.

Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) members are the leaders of tomorrow. Members have the opportunity to interact with Society leadership and further develop professional skills. ELA members regularly participate in student outreach activities.

[edit] Legislative/Regulatory

The Indiana CPA Society advocates the CPA profession in the legislative process. Society staff members and volunteers attend Indiana Board of Accountancy meetings as well as state and national meetings with the AICPA, NASBA, IRS and many others. The Society offers grassroots opportunities for CPAs to get involved through the Legislative Key Person program and the CPA-PAC.

[edit] Quality (Peer) Review

The Society administers the mandatory Quality (Peer) Review program in Indiana to assist INCPAS members in meeting Indiana license and AICPA membership requirements. CPA firms must undergo a peer review once every three years to measure elements of quality control.

[edit] Professional Development

CPAs can earn the required continuing professional education (CPE) credits through classes offered at INCPAS. Classes are held at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, and for CPAs in industry INCPAS offers executive education through the Center for Corporate Financial Leadership (CCFL).

[edit] Programs

New conferences, seminars and networking opportunities are created each year for members in response to current issues affecting CPAs in Indiana.

[edit] Services

CPA Ambassadors – The CPA Ambassador program was launched by the AICPA in cooperation with state societies. CPA participants are trained on four critical message quadrants that will help reintroduce the CPA profession to the American public:
  1. In the Public Interest
  2. Financial Literacy
  3. Recruitment
  4. Small Business
CPAs Lead the Way – A free service that aims to match CPAs in leadership positions with Indiana not-for-profits and civic organizations. The Society acts as a liaison between the organizations and CPAs.
CPA Day of Service – Annual event connects hundreds of Indiana CPAs and accounting students as they perform community service and help worthwhile organizations.
CPA to CPA Consultation – Program offered to members putting them in touch with a peer-to-peer network.
Find a CPA – Online service allows individuals to look for a CPA by company, name, or Indiana county where they reside.

[edit] Student Initiatives

The Society works to introduce high school and college students to the CPA profession through the School Key Contact program, career fairs, classroom presentations and conferences each year.

[edit] Financial Literacy

The Society helps to enhance financial literacy among Hoosiers through joint partnerships with local Indiana-based businesses/organizations, as well as through national campaigns such as Feed the Pig and 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy.

[edit] Public Relations

INCPAS educates the public about the value of the CPA profession through press releases, articles and columns in business publications and advertising throughout the state. Members promote the profession by recognizing the best and brightest of their peers through the Society’s annual awards program, CPA Celebration.

[edit] Publications

The Society offers members a variety of print and electronic publications to stay up-to-date on issues relating to the CPA profession, including:

CPA IN Perspective, a quarterly magazine containing news and updates on INCPAS events, member activities and important developments impacting the CPA profession
CPA e-Perspective, a biweekly e-newsletter offering timely information about professional issues and trends, as well as upcoming CPE, conferences and events
Key Person Communicator, an e-newsletter sent biweekly during the legislative session and quarterly thereafter to legislative key persons to make them aware of legislation affecting the profession
It’s Your Society, Lead It!, an e-newsletter sent to Society leadership providing tips and guidance on their role in leading the Society
Public Practice e-NEWS, a bimonthly e-newsletter with targeted information for members serving in public practice
re:Source, an annual directory/CPE course catalog sent to all INCPAS members
re:Source Focus, a supplement to re:Source highlighting upcoming events and educational opportunities

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