Melanie Lauridsen Named as New VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy for AICPA & CIMA
Washington, D.C. (August 1, 2023) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (Association) named Melanie Lauridsen as the new Vice President for Tax Policy & Advocacy, leading the Association’s important tax advocacy mission, effective August 1, 2023.
Lauridsen joined the organization in 2011 as a Manager of Tax Policy & Advocacy and managed the AICPA’s IRS Advocacy Relations Committee for 10 years. She previously served as Director, Tax Practice & Ethics.
“Melanie’s contributions to the profession in creating an advantageous environment for the profession's priorities have been significant and I look forward to the tax advocacy team’s increased success under her leadership,” said Association Executive Vice President for Advocacy, Mark Peterson. “I believe Melanie’s extensive experience will drive the Association’s tax advocacy efforts to greater heights and increase our influence among tax-governing agencies and the profession.”
About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with more than 421,000 members in the United States and worldwide, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. AICPA sets ethical standards for its members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, builds the pipeline of future talent and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance and quality of the profession.
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