Denise LeDuc Froemming , CPA , CAE , MBA President & CEO | CalCPA

Here ’ s a fun fact for you : Did you know that thousands of pieces of legislation are introduced in the Legislature each year ? And while many of those pieces don ’ t directly touch the CPA profession , there are plenty that do — and that ’ s where our advocacy and public affairs team kicks in .

From proposals dealing with audit requirements for digital financial asset businesses to reintroduction of environmental , social and governance , and from wealth tax legislation to possible regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence programs and businesses that employ them , our team does the heavy lifting of poring over legislation with an eye toward protecting you and the profession .

But it doesn ’ t stop at just reviewing the legislation . We continually provide comments on legislation and work with stakeholders to educate them on the issues affecting you and your clients .

And what makes our efforts even stronger is the dedication of our members to join with us and amplify the voice of the profession . Each year , hundreds of members join together at the state Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss current issues facing the CPAs — and their clients and businesses — in California .

CPA Day , as we call it , is one of the most important annual events we have . And if you have participated in the past , thank you . Your voice and support go a long way to pushing the profession forward and establishing important relationships with members

of the Legislature . There is something powerful about sitting face-to-face with someone and providing them with information and stories that bring the life the impact — or potential impact — of legislation .

If you haven ’ t had a chance to see what CPA Day is all about , then consider this your personal invite and circle Wednesday , Jan . 17 , on your calendar for our next trip to the Capitol . Never talked with a legislator before ? That ’ s OK . We ’ ll provide you with all the information , talking points and direction you need to make your visits successful .

The more voices we have , the more diversity we have . The differing backgrounds , experiences and thoughts that our members bring are key to ensuring our community and profession thrive . So the more members we have participating , the more voices — the more perspectives — we ’ re able to bring to CPA Day .

The day also includes our Legislative Summit , which brings together CalCPA and leaders in the public policy space to discuss issues facing California and the profession ; help us understand the top issues ; provide information on the ins and outs of how to navigate the legislative world — and how you can make an impact .

Join us and lend your voice . You won ’ t be disappointed . More details will follow in the coming weeks , so keep an eye on your inbox and at calcpa . org , and we ’ ll see you in Sacramento ! www . calcpa . org DECEMBER 2023 CALIFORNIA CPA 3