What have I gotten into?

AuthorTucker, Jeffrey H.
PositionA message FROM THE CHAIR

When I found out I had been selected as the Society's chair-elect, my first thought was "What have I gotten myself into?" After a year as chair-elect, I know exactly what I have gotten into, and I am looking forward to it.

We as a profession have a wealth of opportunities to enact change and make a difference. It is time to clear up the misconceptions the public may have about the CPA profession and what our role is as CPAs. It is time to stand up for the little guy--the small firms and businesses. It is also time to continue support of the successful programs that have already made a difference.

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Here are some of the issues I would like to address during the upcoming year:

Peer Review Transparency

Peer review was originally designed as an educational and remedial program in which there is confidentiality throughout the process. The question now is whether or not the peer review program needs increased transparency. As this issue is decided, members need to understand the issues involved with this decision.

Member Initiatives

I am dedicated to making sure the Society's member initiatives program has the resources necessary to continue the progress and success that was made in the first year of implementation. Local programming has reached a new level of quality and members are able to contribute their time and talents as they choose, thanks to this program. I share the commitment Mike Dickson demonstrated throughout the past year to ensuring the success of this new model for serving members at the local level.

Continued Support of the Education and Student Recruiting Programs

If we don't have good people coming in, we won't be able to continue as a profession. We need to maintain our commitment to educating the professionals of tomorrow about the realities of what it means to be a CPA.

Continued Support of the Ohio CPA Political Action Committee (Ohio CPA/PAC)

Especially during an election year, it is vital that the CPA profession has a strong voice in the Ohio legislature. Decisions are being made that could affect the way we work and live--our opinions need to be heard. A strong PAC makes that possible by working to elect individuals who support the issues that are important to Ohio's business community.

Monitoring Independence Issues Relating to Small Firms

I am concerned about the issues small firms are having in providing services to small business clients. Specifically, I am concerned that a lack of understanding...

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