AICPA members to vote on two proposed bylaw amendments this fall

AICPA members will have the opportunity this fall to vote on bylaw amendments addressing volunteer term dates and membership eligibility requirements.

The two proposed amendments are supported by the AICPA’s Board of Directors and AICPA Governing Council and were approved by Council for a member vote They aim to update membership requirements and volunteer governance practices to support the profession as it evolves.

Voting instructions and additional details will be provided to eligible members before the ballot opens later this fall.

The first proposed amendment establishes July 1 as the universal start date for terms for AICPA volunteers. In addition, it synchronizes volunteer terms across the AICPA, CIMA, and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which will establish clear lines for volunteer leadership handoffs, decision‑making responsibilities, and related activities. If approved, the change would apply beginning with volunteer terms starting in 2027.

The second proposed amendment removes the AICPA membership eligibility requirement that AICPA members have 150-semester hours of education as a condition for membership. The amendment would align membership eligibility with evolving CPA licensure models established by state regulators while retaining other eligibility criteria for membership.

The AICPA selected Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) as the independent tabulator to administer the ballot and member vote. AICPA members will receive an email from SBS with further information on the ballot and voting instructions once it commences. Members will be able to vote on each amendment separately through a secure electronic voting process administered by SBS.

— The AICPA invites views of members on the proposed amendments. Views may be submitted via email to feedback@aicpa-cima.com. The AICPA will publish either representative letters received from members or a summary of a sample of positions.