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  • Audit -- Assure the association's financial affairs are followed according to our by-laws.
  • Budget -- Prepare an annual budget for the association.
  • Constitution and By-Laws -- Review and update the association's constitution and by-laws.
  • Continuing Education -- 1)Plan and conduct continuing education seminars and conferences for members and others in the field of public accounting; 2) gather and publish information reguarding the management of a practice; and 3) collect, approve and record required continuing education hours for all members of the association.
  • Convention -- Plan and supervise the annual convention for the members of the association.  Select the physical location and begin plans for the association's convention for the following years.
  • Historian -- Accumulate and publish a historical record of the association.
  • Legislative -- Keep a watchful eye on the legislative happenings in the state which could be harmful to the practice of accounting by the members of our association.
  • Liaison -- Maintain liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of the Secretary of State and any other taxing agencies within the State of Kansas.
  • Long Range Planning -- Develop specific long-range goals and devise and recommend programs and procedures necessary to accomplish the objectives of the association.
 
  • Membership -- Identify potential new members for the association, encourage their membership and be mindful of the needs of members to ensure their retention. 1) Chapter Coordination --Work for the forming of new chapters within the state and assist thee existing chapter. 2) Life and Honorary -- Present to the Board of Directors, for their review, individuals deemed worthy of Life or Honorary Membership status.                                                                                                                   
  • Member Services -- Aid and better the association and its members in the following areas: 1) Member Services and Assistance -- Create services for the association members and assist the beneficiaries of a deceased practitioner or one who wishes to retire and make all practitioners aware of the need for adequate preparation for the disposition of his or her pracitce; 2) Technology -- Educate, heighten awareness and update the association and its members on technology pertaining to the industry;3) Vendor -- Establish, better and maintain vendor relations that are are for the improvement and prosperity of the association and seek to provide members with the resources that are available to them through various vendor suppliers
  • Nominating -- Locate and revise candidates for office and make nominations to the membership for the Board of Directors and Officers.
  • Professional Practice Standards and Ethics -- Inform and educate our members on professional standards with the goal of upgrading the quality of services provided to the public.  Review any alleged violations that are brought before the committee.
  • Publications  -- Compile information for the association's newsletter and be directly responsible for any and all printed material
  • Public Relations -- Promote the Public Accountans Association of Kansas, Inc. and improve the professional image of its members.
  • Scholarship -- Promote donations to this fund to help accounting students in the State of Kansas with their education.
  • Staff Advisory Review -- Advise the Staff on a regular basis and review annually.

 

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