Since the AICPA began, member volunteers have contributed to the Institute and the profession. Volunteer service gives members the opportunity to influence and guide the profession's direction as well as network with peers. Many volunteers participate on the AICPA's approximate 180 volunteer groups. Members also support the profession's Financial Literacy efforts that encourage CPAs to educate the public on a range of financial topics. Another volunteer effort is the Audit Committee Matching System that connects AICPA members with opportunities to serve on boards of directors, and, as a public service, provides companies with a list of qualified CPA candidates to serve on their boards of directors and the audit committees of those boards.
State CPA Society staff give testimonials and thanks to the many volunteers that help their organizations, and support the initiatives of the CPA profession.