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:
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If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click the link below for information
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regarding committee membership.
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Committee Membership Information
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Below are the Board’s current and anticipated committee vacancies:
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Committee |
Current Vacancies |
Anticipated Vacancies |
Anticipated Availability |
Accounting and Auditing Advisory Committee |
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0 |
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Tax Advisory Committee |
2 |
0 |
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Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee |
0 |
1 |
July 2025 |
Law Review Advisory Committee |
1 |
1 |
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Certification Advisory Committee |
1 |
0 |
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Continuing Professional Education Advisory Committee |
0 |
0 |
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Accounting and Auditing Advisory Committee
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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.
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Ryan Parker Evans, CPA |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Curtis W. Balls, CPA |
Vice-Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
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Andreas Demosthenous Coumides, Jr, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
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Christopher W. Heinfeld, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Christopher A. Lutes, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2028 |
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Norman R. Mendoza, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2024 |
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Dawn M. Noble, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2028 |
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Erin M. Sparks, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires February 12, 2029 |
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Timothy P. Zingraf, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Tax Advisory Committee
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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.
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Glenn C. Conover, CPA |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2028 |
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Joshua P. Hayes, CPA |
Vice-Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Sam Brunner, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires August 28, 2028 |
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Todd A. Keilen, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
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Scott L. Miller, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 4, 2027 |
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James R. Nardine, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Kim D. Paskal, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires August 28, 2026 |
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Vacant, |
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Vacant, |
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Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee
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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.
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Pamela D. Mullins, CPA |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Wesley Ryan Benally, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Julie Prue Cauich, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2029 |
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Timothy R. Coffey, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
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Heather Gordon, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2029 |
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Law Review Advisory Committee
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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.
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Scott Albert Mitchem, |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Jeffrey E. Beck, CPA (Retired) |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2029 |
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Charles W. Hester, Sr., CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Lisa B. Lumbard, CPA |
Member |
Term expires October 21, 2029 |
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Vacant, |
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Certification Advisory Committee
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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.
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Julia Allen Miessner, CPA |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Anthony R. Gerlach, CPA |
Vice-Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Kimberly Ann Bolligar, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires December 31, 2029 |
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Charles W. Hester, Sr., CPA |
Member |
Term Expires April 30, 2029 |
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Derek K. Johnson, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires December 31, 2029 |
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Erika M. Yoshimura, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Vacant, |
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Continuing Professional Education Advisory Committee
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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.
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John Cotton, CPA |
Chairperson |
Term Expires June 30, 2025 |
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Fred Bedoya, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Janeen H. Butler, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires August 31, 2028 |
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Anne Cornelius, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Craig P. Lewandowski, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2026 |
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Robert K. Minniti, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2029 |
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Duncan Walter Torrance, CPA |
Member |
Term Expires June 30, 2028 |
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