Consider giving back to your profession for CPAs now and in the future.

The AICPA works to enhance and expand the talent pool of the profession, help members in financial need and represent CPAs' perspectives to legislators and regulators. These goals are accomplished through programs and services offered through the AICPA Foundation, AICPA Benevolent Fund and the AICPA Political Action Committee.

Foundation

The AICPA Foundation was established in 1922 to advance the science of accountancy and accounting education. It continues to support programs and services that impact the profession and the public it serves. Currently the AICPA Foundation is focusing on three major initiatives:

* Accounting Faculty Shortage--The growing shortage of accounting faculty threatens the future of the accounting profession. The AICPA Foundation has initiated efforts to increase the supply of accounting Ph.D.s and facilitates the transition of seasoned accounting professionals to the college classroom.

* Diversity--Minorities continue to be underrepresented within the accounting profession. The Foundation provides direct assistance and specialized programs to encourage qualified minority students to enter the profession.

* Financial Literacy--The Foundation is committed to funding programs to help overcome the financial illiteracy epidemic plaguing the American public. The Foundation seeks to further the reach of successful state and local programs offered as part of the 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy effort.

Benevolent Fund

Since 1933 the AICPA Benevolent Fund has been helping members and members' families through difficult financial times. Whether it is due to an...

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