Objective: Oversight committee responsible for the work of all Tax Division committees and technical resource panels. As a designated AICPA senior committee and standard setting body, approves all AICPA tax policy positions and Statements on Standards for Tax Services (enforceable tax practice standards for AICPA members), including interpretations. Manages tax legislative and regulatory monitoring performed across the Tax Division. Coordinates efforts to identify issues and recommend modifications that would simplify and clarify tax law and tax regulatory guidance. Maintains appropriate relationships with the IRS, Treasury, Congress and other government officials. Supports AICPA’s efforts to position CPAs as the premier provider of tax services by monitoring tax developments, trends and best practices regarding tax practice efficiency and service quality, and providing information to assist members with understanding the complex rules of practice before the IRS. Provides guidance to help members understand and maintain the highest ethical standards in tax. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Previous service on Tax Division committees or technical resource panels (TRP). Service as a committee or TRP chair preferred.
Qualifications/requirements: Previous experience in the development or approval of tax policy, testimony, comment letters and formal positions (on rulings, legislation, Department of the Treasury regulations, notices, determinations, forms, and other regulatory and administrative guidance on taxation matters).
Meeting format: In-person and virtual
Staff Liaisons: Eileen Sherr & Liz Young elizabeth.young@aicpa-cima.com