Convinced that the AICPA Tax Section needed to reassess its strategic focus, the Tax Executive Committee (TEC) initiated the two-stage process of identifying and analyzing the forces affecting the Tax Section and the issues that we must address as we move into the future. This process has led to the AICPA Tax Section Strategic Plan Proposal, which includes a new mission statement, a sharpened strategic focus, and a clear direction for the Tax Section.

The final plan emphasizes both Tax Section mandates of (1) acting in the public interest and (2) addressing member concerns. As representatives of CPAs in tax practice, the Tax Section best serves the public interest by assisting members to hone their professional skills, regulating unacceptable professional conduct, and—simultaneously—demonstrating our commitment to promoting and developing an efficient and effective system of taxation.