AICPA Spring Meeting of Council

June 22, 2010

Spring Meeting of Council San Diego, CA

Don Rulien, Elected Member of Council

The spring meeting of council was held in San Diego, CA and the members attending were Julie Olson, Linda Plimpton and myself.

The major issues discussed at the spring meeting of council were resolutions to change the bylaws for the new International Associate and what constitutes a new member.  The change to the bylaws regarding what constitutes a new member of the AICPA was very contentious at the Regional meetings held in Los Angeles in March.  At those meetings the majority of the council members were against what the AICPA was proposing for the amendment.  At the May meeting of council the AICPA must have gotten the message and watered down the proposed changes, which were passed unanimously.

1. International Associate – Non-voting membership will be allowed for any individual that holds a valid non-U.S. accounting credential from a professional organization, governmental entity, or other similar accounting body which is approved by the AICPA Board of Directors, and who meets the CPE requirements for the U.S. CPA or the individual’s home country.

1. Student Affiliate – Any individual who is a full time or part time student enrolled in a domestic or non-U.S. high school, community college or other college or university may become a non-voting Student Affiliate.

1. Non-CPA Associate – A new category of non-voting associate, any person who has not passed the exam and who are either,
   1. Owners of,
   2. Professional staff employed by,
   3. CPA firms which are licensed to practice public accountancy in any U.S. jurisdiction and which includes at least one AICPA member as an owner or employee of the firm,
   4. Corporate or governmental finance professional who are under the supervision of, or sponsored by, a voting member of the AICPA, or
   5. Employed by any U.S. or non-U.S. college or University in full time business and accounting educator role.

If you ever have any questions regarding the council meetings please feel free to contact me at anytime.