Technical experts sought for AICPA industry panels.

• Position: Brief Article

The Institute is reconstituting and enhancing its industry expert panels, which focus on accounting and attest matters for CPAs in certain industries. The overarching goal of the panels is to bring together members with in-depth knowledge of the technical issues of a particular industry.

Among their various activities and responsibilities, the Expert Panels will identify financial reporting and auditing issues and work with the appropriate bodies for resolutions benefiting the public interest; conduct liaison activities with the industry associations and regulators; and advise and assist with development of AICPA products and services related to the industry. Between 10 and 14 members will serve on each panel, all of which are expected to be up and running this fall. Panels are being formed in the following industries:

* Depository Institutions

* Insurance (life and P&L)

* Investment Companies

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