Member Ballot Resource Center
AICPA members are asked to vote on two proposed bylaw amendments designed to better align AICPA bylaws with today’s profession and enhance how the organization operates.
These updates focus on:
Establishing July 1 as the volunteer term start date for AICPA volunteers; and
Aligning AICPA membership eligibility with CPA licensure requirements
Both proposals are intended to create greater clarity, consistency, and alignment, while maintaining the integrity of governance processes and CPA licensure. Each proposal is supported by the AICPA Board of Directors and AICPA Council, and Council authorized bringing the proposals to members for a vote.
Member Ballot Resource Center
AICPA members are asked to vote on two proposed bylaw amendments designed to better align AICPA bylaws with today’s profession and enhance how the organization operates.
These updates focus on:
Establishing July 1 as the volunteer term start date for AICPA volunteers; and
Aligning AICPA membership eligibility with CPA licensure requirements
Both proposals are intended to create greater clarity, consistency, and alignment, while maintaining the integrity of governance processes and CPA licensure. Each proposal is supported by the AICPA Board of Directors and AICPA Council, and Council authorized bringing the proposals to members for a vote.
Ballot topic 1: Aligning Volunteer Start Dates
The proposed amendments would establish a universal start date of July 1 for all AICPA volunteer roles, including volunteer leadership roles. The proposed amendments are designed to establish clear lines for volunteer leadership handoffs, decision‑making responsibilities, and related activities. If approved, the proposed amendments will apply to volunteer terms beginning in 2027.
What this means:
A unified calendar with all volunteer terms beginning July 1; and
More consistent onboarding and planning
Ballot topic 1: Aligning Volunteer Start Dates
The proposed amendments would establish a universal start date of July 1 for all AICPA volunteer roles, including volunteer leadership roles. The proposed amendments are designed to establish clear lines for volunteer leadership handoffs, decision‑making responsibilities, and related activities. If approved, the proposed amendments will apply to volunteer terms beginning in 2027.
What this means:
A unified calendar with all volunteer terms beginning July 1; and
More consistent onboarding and planning
Ballot topic 2: Requirements for Admission to Membership
The proposed amendment removes the AICPA membership eligibility requirement that AICPA members have 150-semester hours of education. The amendment would align membership eligibility with evolving CPA licensure models established by state regulators, while retaining other eligibility criteria for membership. If approved, the proposed amendment to the requirements for admission to membership will take effect in 2027.
What this means:
Membership eligibility would reflect changes to the education requirements for CPA licensure; and
The proposed amendment recognizes that the remaining AICPA membership eligibility requirements are sufficient for admission
Ballot topic 2: Requirements for Admission to Membership
The proposed amendment removes the AICPA membership eligibility requirement that AICPA members have 150-semester hours of education. The amendment would align membership eligibility with evolving CPA licensure models established by state regulators, while retaining other eligibility criteria for membership. If approved, the proposed amendment to the requirements for admission to membership will take effect in 2027.
What this means:
Membership eligibility would reflect changes to the education requirements for CPA licensure; and
The proposed amendment recognizes that the remaining AICPA membership eligibility requirements are sufficient for admission