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

As a member of the AICPA, you are likely well aware of the professional and advocacy activities of the AICPA. However, what you may not be aware of are the programs and services the AICPA offers its members and the profession 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 is initiating an effort 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 illness, accident or death, the Fund has been able to help members and...