About us
Let's get to know each other.
About us
Let's get to know each other.
Our purpose — and our promise
We exist to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for individuals, organizations and economies around the globe. Wherever you are and whatever your role in accounting and finance, we’ll help you evolve and excel.
Our purpose — and our promise
We exist to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for individuals, organizations and economies around the globe. Wherever you are and whatever your role in accounting and finance, we’ll help you evolve and excel.
Our history — and your future
The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA) and its predecessors have served the public interest for 136 years. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA) was founded in 1919 and has helped shaped the profession for over a century. In 2017, we came together as AICPA & CIMA to forge a powerful international alliance that promotes accounting and finance in every corner of the world.
Today, we serve 689,000 members, students and engaged professionals in 196 countries and territories. By providing exclusive guidance and specialized resources — including prestigious designations, certifications and credentials — we empower you to create an even brighter tomorrow, both for yourself and for the profession.
Our history — and your future
The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA) and its predecessors have served the public interest for 136 years. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA) was founded in 1919 and has helped shaped the profession for over a century. In 2017, we came together as AICPA & CIMA to forge a powerful international alliance that promotes accounting and finance in every corner of the world.
Today, we serve 689,000 members, students and engaged professionals in 196 countries and territories. By providing exclusive guidance and specialized resources — including prestigious designations, certifications and credentials — we empower you to create an even brighter tomorrow, both for yourself and for the profession.
Erik Asgeirsson
Chief Executive Officer, CPA.com
Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA
Chief Executive Officer, Public Accounting
Janice Maiman, CAE
Executive Vice President, Reputation & External Affairs
Scott Spiegel, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Lawson Carmichael
Chief Membership & Operating Officer
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA
Chief Executive, Management Accounting
Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA
President and CEO, American Institute of CPAs
Irene Teng
Executive Vice President, Global Markets
Paul Clarke
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Member Experience
Tom Hood, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Executive Vice President, Business Engagement & Growth
Mark Peterson
Executive Vice President, Advocacy
Anoop N. Mehta, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC
Chair, Association for International Certified Professional Accountants
Chair, American Institute of CPAs
Melanie J. Kanaka, FCMA, CGMA
Co-Chair, Association for International Certified Professional Accountants
President, CIMA
Board of Directors
We’re governed by a board of directors and the AICPA and CIMA councils. Volunteer committees represent the interests of our membership, help maintain our standards, promote public and management accounting, and provide member services.
Board of Directors
We’re governed by a board of directors and the AICPA and CIMA councils. Volunteer committees represent the interests of our membership, help maintain our standards, promote public and management accounting, and provide member services.
More information and resources
AICPA Governing Council
Made up of approximately 265 members and representatives from every U.S. state and territory. Council meets every May and October. Regional Council meetings are held annually in March. Council determines AICPA programs and policies.
They may exercise all powers requisite for the AICPA’s purposes not inconsistent with AICPA Bylaws or member resolutions. This includes prescribing policies and procedures, and enacting resolutions upon the Board of Directors, officers, volunteer groups and staff.
CIMA Governing Council
May have up to a maximum of 58 members (38 directly elected by CIMA members, 16 co-opted and four honorary officers, which includes the president, deputy president, vice president and immediate past president).
Council currently has 52 members: 37 elected, 11 co-opted and four honorary officers. Council governs CIMA and its affairs, and meets three times a year to discuss and set policy.
Various committees oversee elections, professional conduct and competence standards, and the benevolent fund.
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