In 2024, another joint legislative effort between the Society and State Board allowed Nebraska CPA candidates to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam after earning 120 credit hours and a bachelor’s degree. Also in 2024, the Society successfully secured an exemption from inclusion in Nebraska’s occupational licensing legislation. For the past several years, the Society has continued to oppose efforts to extend Nebraska’s sales tax to professional services—protecting both the profession and the clients CPAs serve. Through each of these legislative initiatives, the Society has demonstrated steady leadership, thoughtful collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the future of the CPA profession in Nebraska. These efforts reflect the Society’s continued commitment to strengthening the CPA pipeline, increasing access to the profession, and ensuring Nebraska businesses and communities have the accounting expertise they need. Key Contact Program The Society involves CPAs at the grassroots level through its Key Contact Program; these individuals assist in communicating the Society’s positions on legislative issues to their state senators and the Nebraska congressional delegation when needed. The Society also works with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to strengthen the profession’s voice both in Lincoln and in Washington. In addition, the Society works closely with state and federal governmental agencies, including the Nebraska Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service, which have operations that directly affect Nebraska CPAs. The Society also maintains contact with other statewide trade associations on issues of common interest. Supporting the Political Process Financing Campaigns Through the Society’s Political Education Committee (PEC), established in 1982, Nebraska CPAs may make political contributions to help finance the campaigns of candidates seeking elective office at the state level. The Society’s political action efforts represent a key element in the Society’s overall government relations program. Our system of government depends on the willingness of individuals to seek elected positions without fear of personal financial sacrifice. The Society’s PEC provides CPAs with an opportunity to support candidates who understand the needs and concerns of CPAs and to hold candidates accountable for their actions as legislators. CPE CATALOG AND MEMBER GUIDE 29 Society Overview
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