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[[File:INCPAS logo smaller.jpg|thumb|left|Indiana CPA Society Logo]] |
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The '''Indiana CPA Society''' (INCPAS) is a statewide association representing current or aspiring [[Certified Public Accountant|certified public accountants]] (CPAs) and related professionals in [[Indiana]]. INCPAS was founded in 1915 with nine charter members and has since grown to nearly 7,000 members. |
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==History== |
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In 2013, it launched the INCPAS Scholars<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ceoaction.com/actions/diversity-newsletters/|title=Diversity Newsletters|website=CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion}}</ref> career awareness and mentorship program for underrepresented high school students interested in pursuing accounting. |
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Founded in 1915, the Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a statewide professional association representing nearly 8,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are transforming business in Indiana. It serves the public interest as well as its members, and functions as an advocate for the profession through education, public awareness, government relations and promotion of high ethical standards. Programs and services offered are designed to meet the needs identified for its diverse membership. |
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In 2014, it established the CPA Center of Excellence®<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/indiana-cpas-establish-cpa-center-of-excellence|title=Indiana CPAs Establish CPA Center of Excellence|date=June 20, 2014|website=Accounting Today}}</ref> subsidiary that provides CPAs with competency-based learning on non-technical skills. |
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==Mission== |
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In 2015, it celebrated its 100th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/videos/indiana-cpa-society-celebrates-100-years|title=Indiana CPA Society Celebrates 100 Years}}</ref> |
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Its mission is to enhance the professional success of its members while respecting the public interest; to encourage and facilitate the adherence to high ethical and professional standards; to facilitate relationships that will benefit its members; to promote a better understanding of services rendered by CPAs; and to represent the CPA profession. |
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In 2017, Indiana Gov. [[Eric Holcomb]] signed HEA 1467<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buildingindiana.com/indiana-becomes-first-state-to-recognize-competency-based-edu-for-cpas/|title=Indiana Becomes First State to Recognize Competency-Based Edu. for CPAs|date=June 30, 2017|website=Building Indiana}}</ref> into law, making Indiana the first state in the nation to count competency-based learning towards continuing professional education (CPE) requirements. |
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==Advocacy in Indiana== |
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== References == |
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The Society and its members are a trusted business resource for state-elected officials on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the CPA profession, members’ clients and the public interest.{{reflist}} |
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* "Indiana CPAs and Their Association: A Century of Service" (Gould, 2015) |
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== External links == |
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* [https://www.in.gov/pla www.in.gov/pla Indiana Professional Licensing Agency] |
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* [https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-board-of-accountancy www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-board-of-accountancy Indiana Board of Accountancy] |
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* [https://www.incpas.org www.incpas.org Indiana CPA Society] |
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* [https://www.incpas.org/Staff www.incpas.org/Staff INCPAS Staff Directory] |
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* [https://www.incpas.org/Scholars www.incpas.org/Scholars INCPAS Scholars Program] |
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* [https://www.incpas.org/Scholarship www.incpas.org/Scholarship Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship] |
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* Indiana CPA Society Official Web site - [http://www.incpas.org/ incpas.org] |
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Latest revision as of 19:42, 7 April 2024
The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a statewide association representing current or aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) and related professionals in Indiana. INCPAS was founded in 1915 with nine charter members and has since grown to nearly 7,000 members.
History
[edit]In 2013, it launched the INCPAS Scholars[1] career awareness and mentorship program for underrepresented high school students interested in pursuing accounting.
In 2014, it established the CPA Center of Excellence®[2] subsidiary that provides CPAs with competency-based learning on non-technical skills.
In 2015, it celebrated its 100th anniversary.[3]
In 2017, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed HEA 1467[4] into law, making Indiana the first state in the nation to count competency-based learning towards continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
References
[edit]- ^ "Diversity Newsletters". CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion.
- ^ "Indiana CPAs Establish CPA Center of Excellence". Accounting Today. June 20, 2014.
- ^ "Indiana CPA Society Celebrates 100 Years".
- ^ "Indiana Becomes First State to Recognize Competency-Based Edu. for CPAs". Building Indiana. June 30, 2017.
- "Indiana CPAs and Their Association: A Century of Service" (Gould, 2015)
External links
[edit]- www.in.gov/pla Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-board-of-accountancy Indiana Board of Accountancy
- www.incpas.org Indiana CPA Society
- www.incpas.org/Staff INCPAS Staff Directory
- www.incpas.org/Scholars INCPAS Scholars Program
- www.incpas.org/Scholarship Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship