Committee Action Plan

Who We Are

The Legislative Task Force Committee is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of NYS laws, legislation, rules and regulations related to the practice of public accounting in particular and business in general.

What We Do

The Legislative Task Force Committee, in conjunction with the Society’s legislative staff, on a continual basis does the following:

• Reviews and evaluates existing laws, rules and regulations for appropriateness in the practice of public accounting.
• Proactively recommend amendments and change to existing legislation and regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed legislation, rules and regulations for the effect on the practice of public accounting.
• Recommends to the Board positions to be taken related to current and proposed legislation, rules and regulations.
• Contacts Legislators and Regulators to put forth the position of the Society on matters affecting the profession.
• Works with the AICPA to coordinate the efforts put forth for the implementation of the provisions of the Uniform Accountancy Act in NYS.
• Reviews other NYS proposed legislation and regulations that impact the business climate in NYS.

Who Should Join

Committee members, appointed by the Society President, should have significant knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public accounting. The members should be willing to actively participate in advocacy through contact with legislators and regulators.