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This alert contains information about:
- 2021-2022 AICPA volunteer committee application process
- EBPAQC Executive Committee volunteer changes
- Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel volunteer changes
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2021-2022 AICPA Volunteer Committee Application Process Underway
If you are interested in contributing to the profession and networking with your peers, then consider applying to serve on the EBPAQC Executive Committee or the Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel. The application period is now open for the next volunteer year (May 2021 – May 2022) and applications will be accepted until October 1, 2020. Volunteer committee applications can be accessed via https://volunteers.aicpa.org/default.aspx. Please be sure to provide a detailed resume along with your application that includes pertinent information about your EBP experience. To attach your resume, click on the Resume and Letters of Recommendation option under the Apply tab. If you have any questions regarding the application process or volunteering in general at the AICPA, email inquiries to AICPAVolunteerServices@aicpa.org.
Following is information about these volunteer opportunities and applicant qualifications.
EBPAQC Executive Committee
The EBPAQC Executive Committee establishes general policies of the Center and oversees its activities. The Executive Committee is made up of 16 members who may serve up to three consecutive one-year terms. The Committee comprises members from small, medium, and large firms from various geographic regions throughout the country. Candidates for the EBPAQC Executive Committee must be the firm's Center Designated Partner, have significant employee benefit plan audit experience, and the candidate's firm must be in compliance with all Center membership requirements. Candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to improving ERISA audit quality within their firm and be active in their state CPA society or other similar activities. Membership on the Executive Committee requires a minimum commitment of 125 to 150 volunteer hours per year. Committee members should be prepared to attend two in-person committee meetings per year and periodic committee conference calls, participate in the activities of two or three task forces, participate on EBPAQC webinars, and speak on behalf of the Center at various AICPA and state society conferences.
EBP Expert Panel
The Employee Benefit Plan Expert Panel monitors employee benefit plan industry developments, trends and opportunities to identify and advise on reporting, attest and assurance issues unique to employee benefit plans. The EBP Expert Panel is made up of 14 members who may serve up to three consecutive one-year terms. The Panel comprises members from small, medium, and large firms from various geographic regions throughout the country. Membership on the Expert Panel requires a minimum commitment of 75 to 100 volunteer hours per year. Candidates will be evaluated based on employee benefit plan audit experience, proven leadership qualities and skills, availability to participate in panel and task force activities, and active participation in their state CPA society or other similar activities.
EBPAQC Executive Committee Volunteer Changes
On behalf of the entire Center membership we would like to thank outgoing EBPAQC Executive Committee Chair Jim Haubrock, Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co, and members Missy Herbert, Warren Averett and Jodi Woodward, BerganKDV, for their outstanding service on the committee and for contributing to the success of the Center during their years of volunteer service.
The incoming Executive Committee Chair is Debbie Smith, Grant Thornton LLP, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. We welcome new Executive Committee members Chip Harris, RubinBrown LLP, Kansas City, MO; Lisa Todd, Moss Adams LLP, Albuquerque, NM; and David Torrillo, Torrillo and Associates, LLC, Glen Mills, PA.
Continuing on the Executive Committee are Jennifer Allen, Crowe Horwath LLP; Doug Bertossi, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Sandi Carrier, Deloitte & Touche LLP. Monique Elliott, Elliott Group CPAs, PLLC; Beth Garner, BDO; Judy Goldberg, EY; Travis Jack, Metz & Associates PLLC; John Nicolopoulos, RSM USA LLP; Steve Perazzoli, PwC; Gwen Stoute, HoganTaylor LLP; Wendy Terry, WithumSmith+Brown; and Beth Thompson, KPMG LLP.
We thank all of these members for contributing a significant amount of volunteer time and energy in helping EBPAQC members and overseeing the activities of the Center.
Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel Volunteer Changes
The AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel consists of volunteers whose primary role is to identify emerging EBP accounting and auditing issues, recommend appropriate action in addressing the issues, assist in developing AICPA EBP resources, and provide technical support to the Center's Executive Committee by participating as speakers on webinars and in reviewing Center tools.
We would like to thank outgoing Expert Panel members Eileen Brassil, Legacy Professionals LLP; and David Torrillo, Torrillo and Associates LLP, and Chip Harris, RubinBrown LLP, for their service and contributions.
The incoming EBP Expert Panel Chair is Josie Hammond, RSM USA LLP. We welcome the following new members to the Expert Panel: Erin Breit, ACM LLP, Denver, CO; and Jayme Malimban, Johnson Lambert LLP, Edison, NJ.
Continuing on the Expert Panel are: Darlene Bayardo, BDO; Michelle Buckley, Meaden & Moore; Greg Clark, Gregory M. Clark, CPA; Catherine Daubeck, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Judy Goldberg, EY; Kathleen McLaughlin, Grant Thornton; Stacy Meyer, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Roland O'Brien, Novak Francella LLC, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Beth Thompson, KPMG LLP; Michele Weldon, PwC; and Tiana Wynn, SB & Company LLC.
Sincerely,
AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Audit Quality Center |
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