Join a State Committee.

• Position: California Society of Certified Public Accountants

ALCPA STATE COMMITTEES address issues that affect every aspect of the profession and influence CalCPA's and the profession's direction. State committees' recommendations and findings are presented directly to CalCPA's Board and Council.

Serving on a state committee gives you the opportunity to work with other professionals on projects that increase the technical knowledge of our members, enhance the image of the profession, influence the formation of regulations and legislation, draw the best and brightest into accounting and study the CPA's role in local, national and global economies. Not only will you receive the satisfaction of helping to promote the profession, you'll build leadership skills and make valuable personal and business contacts.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

There are 25 state committees and one section group. Membership on state committees is balanced to ensure representation by geography, firm size, experience and expertise. Because California is fortunate enough to have so many members interested in state committee participation, some committees have a membership ceiling. Some committees meet more frequently than others, and as a general rule, you'll be expected to attend about four committee meetings annually. Depending on the work to be accomplished, a committee chair may call fewer or more meetings, or divide the committee into subcommittees to work on specific projects. Most committee meetings alternate between Southern and Northern California locations. Costs related to meeting travel are at the member's expense.

To apply, visit www.calcpa.org/members/committees and download an application form. Applications will be accepted through May 15 each year. Appointments are confirmed in writing and are finalized in July. For more information, contact Member Relations at (818) 546-3502.

The following state committees--accompanied by a brief description of their respective purposes--are accepting applications for the 2003 committee year:

ACCOUNTING EDUCATION & CAREERS *

Serve as part of a forum to promote the exchange of relevant information, knowledge and ideas between accounting practitioners and educators; facilitate development and support of educational innovation; foster development of collaborative research between practitioners and educators; expand awareness of career opportunities; and stimulate support of accounting as a profession.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES & AUDITING STANDARDS *

Determine CalCPA's position concerning...