Information Programs on Proposed Global Credential Kick Off; Members Invited to Express Views on Initiative.

As part of the resolution it passed at its May meeting, Council approved mailing to members for their approval a bylaw amendment that would permit the AICPA to offer the proposed global business professional credential (referred to by the placeholder name "XYZ") in a separate entity it will form. However, to allow adequate time for a member education and response campaign on the initiative, the resolution mandates that the mailing take place after Council's Oct. meeting, at which time Council can discuss member reaction to the proposal and, if necessary, reconsider the matter.

During the coming weeks and months, there will be many opportunities and ways for members to learn more specifics about the credential, understand how XYZ would be implemented, and consider the issue of non-CPA eligibility to earn the credential. One of the articles in this issue's special supplement on XYZ (see pages 7-12) is devoted to providing members with information on these communications efforts.

Members also will be presented with both supporting and opposing views in many future communications on XYZ. In fact, the Oct. issue of The CPA Letter will provide a summary of members' letters or a sample of letters (both pro and con) received by the Institute. If you would like to express your opinion on the global credential proposal for possible publication in The CPA Letter, send a letter of 100 words or less (type or print) by Sept. 7 to: Donna Wolf, AICPA, 1211 Avenue of the...