Maine Society of CPA'S

“Category of membership is determined by cpa licensure status and the nature of the member's employment, ie private industry or public accounting.”

“The board is made up of members of the mecpa. The nominating committee of the board presents a list of candidates for open positions on the board of the organization. The board votes on the individuals to accept them to the board.”

“Members in the "regular" member category (fully licensed cpas), must approve all significant changes to the organization's bylaws, ie qualifications for board membership, # of board members, etc.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer, who is a member of the board of governor's executive committee..”

“The policy applies to all members of the board of governors. At the first meeting of the board in each new fiscal year, board members are asked to self-identify any potential conflicts. These are defined primarily as arrangements which benefit the director and/or his company via contracts/transactions with the maine society of cpas. However, not all fiinanical transactions present as a conflict of interest. The full board of governors evaluates each instance as appropriate and may recommend that the individual board member recuse themselves from a particular vote.”

“The executive committee of the board of governors conducts a performance evaluation of the exec. Director and determines compensation based on performance, market conditions and budget resourses. Recommendation is presented to the full board of governors who approves compensation.”

“These documents are not regularly published however, they would be shared with members of the organization upon request. Bylaws are published on the organization's website.”

“Created a student mentor program through which a working professional provided college students with information about accounting careers and the pathway to cpa licensure.”