MSCPA State-Level Committees

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ACCOUNTING & AUDITING PROCEDURES
Further the development and recognition of accounting and auditing standards, stimulate members' understanding and compliance, and provide a forum for technical discussions and questions.
Chair: Debbie Loomis, CPA
Deborah Loomis, CPA

AUDITS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Further the development and proper application of governmental accounting and auditing standards for Missouri school districts. Promote the value of CPA services to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and local school district officials.
Chair: John C. Everest, CPA
Davis Lynn & Moots, P.C.

FIRM LEADERSHIP
Promote and enhance the profession by sharing best practices, innovative strategies, and ideas to the leaders of accounting practices both large and small. Help develop learning opportunities for the emerging leaders of the profession.
Chair: Karen C. Cubbage, CPA
RubinBrown, LLP

GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
Further the development and proper application of accounting and auditing standards for state and local governments. Bring to the attention of the responsible officials of state government, cities, and other political subdivisions the value of services which can be rendered to them in the public interest by CPAs.
Chair: Michael D. Williams, CPA
Hochschild, Bloom & Company

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Inform society members of developments in and applications of information technology.
Chair: Jeffery A. Thorne, CPA
Letterman & Co., P.C.

LEAP

LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
Assist in the formulation of society legislative policy and carry out the policies and activities in this area as authorized by the Board of Directors.
Chair: Charles A. Pierce, CPA
Farmer Holding Co.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Encourage excellence in managing not-for-profit entities, and in the performance of professional services.
Chair: Brent A. Wilson, CPA
Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C.

PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES
Administer peer reviews and the peer review program in accordance with standards set by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Enhance the prominence and skills of the CPA as a financial planner, and promote practice development opportunities in providing personal financial planning services.
Chair: Brenda A. Buhrmester, CPA
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Develop, publicize, and enforce the MSCPA's Code of Professional Conduct.
Chair: Kenneth R. Diel, CPA
Diel & Forguson, LLC

TAXATION
Distribute information to members on federal, state, and local taxation; maintain liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and city and county tax officials; make recommendations for improving tax processes and structures, cooperate and exchange ideas with other organizations; help in developing a fuller public understanding of the CPA's competence in taxation.
Chair: John W. Lindbloom, CPA
Huber, Ring, Helm, & Co., P.C.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Influence the accounting profession to affect the necessary changes to develop and retain a more competitive workforce and to permit men and women to achieve balance among personal, family, and professional responsibilities.
Chair: Conni L. Ochs, CPA
Triad Advisory Group

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