Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-703(B)(10) the Arizona State Board of Accountancy (Board) may appoint committees or individuals as it considers necessary to advise or assist the Board or the Board's Executive Director in administering and enforcing Chapter 6 – Certified Public Accountants of Title 32 – Professions and Occupations. These committees and individuals serve at the pleasure of the Board. There are six committees comprised of dozens of terrific public servants that help the Board fulfill its mission in an efficient and cost-effective manner and give back to the CPA profession. The Board has the following committees:

• Accounting and Auditing Advisory Committee
• Tax Advisory Committee
• Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee
• Law Review Advisory Committee
• Certification Advisory Committee
• Continuing Professional Education Advisory Committee

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click the link below for information

regarding committee membership.

 

        Committee Membership Information

 

Below are the Board’s current and anticipated committee vacancies:

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115, the committee investigates matters concerning accounting reports, taxation and other areas of public accounting as the Board deems appropriate. This committee evaluates investigation files referred by the Board, holds voluntary interviews and makes advisory recommendations to the Board concerning settlement, dismissal or other disposition of the reviewed matter.

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115, the committee investigates matters concerning accounting reports, taxation and other areas of public accounting as the Board deems appropriate. This committee evaluates investigation files referred by the Board, holds voluntary interviews and makes advisory recommendations to the Board concerning settlement, dismissal or other disposition of the reviewed matter.

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115.03, the committee’s primary purpose is to assist and advise the Board on matters relating to the peer review program. The committee reports to the Board on the program’s effectiveness and may make a recommendation to the Board to direct an authorized committee to conduct an initial analysis.

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115.01, the committee assists the Board in the evaluation of the Board’s statutory and regulatory provisions.

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115.04, the committee’s primary purpose is to evaluate applications for candidates applying for the Uniform CPA Exam and for certification. Application packets include transcripts and supporting documentation, which are used to verify the statutory requirements of exam and certification candidates.

Pursuant to A.A.C. R4-1-115.02, the committee’s primary purpose is to assist in the evaluation of continuing professional education (CPE). The Committee makes advisory recommendations to the Board concerning CPE programs, a registrant’s satisfaction of CPE requirements and a registrant’s compliance with disciplinary orders requiring CPE.