Information Programs on Proposed Global Credential Kick Off; Members Invited to Express Views on Initiative.As part of the resolution it passed at its May meeting, Council approved mailing to members for their approval a bylaw by·law n. 1. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization. 2. A secondary law. [Middle English bilawe, body of local regulations; akin to Danish amendment that would permit the AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). to offer the proposed global business professional credential (referred to by the placeholder place·hold·er n. 1. One who holds an office or place, especially: a. One who acts as a deputy or proxy. b. One who holds an appointed office in a government. 2. name "XYZ XYZ interj. Informal Used to indicate to someone that the zipper of his or her pants is open. [ex(amine) y(our) z(ipper).] ") in a separate entity it will form. However, to allow adequate time for a member education and response campaign on the initiative, the resolution mandates that the mailing take place after Council's Oct. meeting, at which time Council can discuss member reaction to the proposal and, if necessary, reconsider the matter. During the coming weeks and months, there will be many opportunities and ways for members to learn more specifics about the credential, understand how XYZ would be implemented, and consider the issue of non-CPA eligibility to earn the credential. One of the articles in this issue's special supplement on XYZ (see pages 7-12) is devoted to providing members with information on these communications efforts. Members also will be presented with both supporting and opposing views in many future communications on XYZ. In fact, the Oct. issue of The CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. Letter will provide a summary of members' letters or a sample of letters (both pro and con PRO AND CON. For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con. ) received by the Institute. If you would like to express your opinion on the global credential proposal for possible publication in The CPA Letter, send a letter of 100 words or less (type or print) by Sept. 7 to: Donna Wolf, AICPA, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10036-8775; fax: 212/596-6104; or e-mail dwolf@aicpa.org. A long lead-time for letters is given so that members write in only after believing they have sufficient information from which to form a definitive decision. The CPA Letter will continue to keep members up to date on the development of the credential, opportunities for members to learn about and comment on XYZ, and the member referendum on the bylaw amendment. Members will receive their ballots around the end of Oct. or beginning of Nov. Global Credential Member Information Center The Global Credential Member Information Center's frequently updated Web site provides access to the business plan and a competency COMPETENCY, evidence. The legal fitness or ability of a witness to be heard on the trial of a cause. This term is also applied to written or other evidence which may be legally given on such trial, as, depositions, letters, account-books, and the like. 2. framework document, summarizes research results, offers frequently asked questions, and features a feedback section, In addition, through this Web site members can view a video of a pro-con debate that took place at the May Council meeting. On any matters other than the global credential initiative, members should continue to contact Member Services (see page 15). www.globalcredential.aicpa.org 202/737-7410 202/434-9263 globalcredential@aicpa.org |
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