2026-2027 Professional Ethics Committee

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Signup Deadline: 01-31-2026
Starts: 05-01-2026
Ends: 04-30-2027

Description:

Be advised: Applications do not save. They must be submitted all at once.

This Committee serves as a resource for VSCPA members and the public who have inquiries regarding CPA and accounting-related ethical concerns. Under the AICPA Joint Ethics Enforcement program (JEEP) the AICPA Ethics Division investigates potential disciplinary matters involving VSCPA and AICPA members. The AICPA Ethics Division conducts investigations, and the VSCPA Ethics Committee reviews concurrence requests from AICPA and has the authority to approve, question and/or challenge case recommendations. 

Because of its high visibility and importance, this is a highly selective volunteer opportunity; members with previous experience in ethics matters and no history of ethics violations are preferred for selection. In addition, peer references, recommendations and a criminal background check may be requested.    

Meeting frequency and time commitments can vary based on inquiries and concurrence referrals from AICPA. Meetings will be held via conference call. 

Subcommittees: none 

What volunteers gain: Volunteers gain leadership experience, and the opportunity to enhance their expertise in professional standards. 

Volunteers needed: 5-8 

Term limits and renewal: Chair and vice chair serve two-year terms in each position. No term limits for members. Renewal based on participation and interest. 

Time commitment: Concurrence case meetings are conducted virtually on an as-needed basis.  

Required for selection:

  • Must be a VSCPA member
  • CPAs must be in good standing with the Board of Accountancy

Responsibilities:  

  • Attend virtual JEEP orientation each year  

  • Remain up to date on knowledge of professional standards 

  • Provide timely information to VSCPA members and members of the public on accounting-related ethical issues/concerns 

  • Agree to the confidentiality and conflict-of-interest requirements

Qualifications:

Board or Committee Service
CPA

Volunteers Needed:

12 (12 open slots)

Experience Required:

7 - 10 Years Experience

Points:

480

Contact:

Julie Chamberlain