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Professional Accountants Association in Iowa
Founded in 1945, the Accountants Association of Iowa has dedicated over seven decades to supporting independent accounting professionals across the state. Our organization champions high ethical standards while providing critical advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for CPAs, LPAs, EAs, and unlicensed practitioners. Through strategic partnerships with the National Society of Accountants and federal agencies like the IRS, we maintain a powerful voice in legislative and regulatory matters affecting the profession. Our members benefit from specialized services including continuing education seminars, a comprehensive member directory, and a dedicated lobbyist who monitors state accounting laws and judicial decisions.With three membership tiers designed to accommodate full-time practitioners, retirees, and emerging professionals, we ensure every voice contributes to shaping Iowa's accounting landscape. Our annual tax seminars and online forums foster knowledge-sharing while our centralized administrative support streamlines professional operations. As a forward-thinking organization, we balance tradition with innovation through digital platforms that enable real-time expert consultations and nationwide professional connections.
Services
Tax Seminars
Member Directory
Continuing Education
Legislative Advocacy
Professional Networking
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- Decades of advocacy for Iowa accounting professionals
- Quality education through specialized tax and ethics seminars
- National representation with local impact
- Paid lobbyist monitoring state accounting regulations
- Comprehensive member networking and support
Services
Tax Seminars
Annual educational events covering tax law updates, compliance strategies, and practical accounting applications. Designed for CPAs, LPAs, and tax professionals seeking continuing education credits. Seminars feature expert instructors and real-world case studies to enhance professional practice.
Member Directory
Comprehensive listing of Iowa accounting professionals with contact information and practice specialties. Facilitates client connections and peer collaborations while promoting member visibility across the state. Regularly updated to ensure accurate professional representation.
Legislative Advocacy
Active monitoring of state accounting regulations and tax legislation through dedicated lobbyist services. Provides members with timely updates on legal changes affecting practice operations. Maintains official liaison status with Iowa regulatory agencies and federal institutions.
Continuing Education
IRS-approved educational programs covering tax preparation, accounting standards, and ethics requirements. Offers CPE credits through in-person seminars and online learning platforms. Curriculum designed to meet state licensing renewal requirements while enhancing technical expertise.
Professional Networking
Opportunities for accountants to collaborate through district meetings and online forums. Facilitates knowledge exchange about regional tax issues and practice management challenges. Creates mentorship possibilities across different career stages within Iowa's accounting community.
People
Donald Keast
President
Certified Public Accountant leading the association with extensive experience in public accounting and professional governance. Committed to advancing Iowa accountants' interests through strategic advocacy and educational initiatives.
Jon Augustus
Vice President
Experienced accounting professional with leadership roles in Iowa's tax services industry. Focuses on expanding member benefits and strengthening connections between state and national accounting organizations.
Janel Miller
Treasurer
Skilled financial manager overseeing association resources while maintaining active CPA practice. Ensures fiscal responsibility aligns with members' long-term professional development goals.
Kay Puscas
Executive Secretary
Administrative leader managing day-to-day operations and member communications. Provides expert tax preparation insights while maintaining association records and supporting professional networking initiatives.
Allen L. Kockler
Board of Accountancy
Licensed Public Accountant representing Iowa's interests in national regulatory discussions. Combines practical tax practice experience with policy development expertise to guide association advocacy efforts.
Questions
What professional benefits does AAI membership provide?
Members receive continuing education credits, legislative representation, networking opportunities, and access to Iowa's largest accounting professional directory.
How can Iowa accountants join AAI?
Visit our website to complete the application process, which includes three membership tiers based on practice status and experience level.
Does AAI offer continuing education credits?
Yes, we provide IRS-approved tax seminars and ethics courses that fulfill Iowa's CPE requirements for licensed accountants.
What historical role does AAI play in Iowa accounting?
Since 1945, we've advocated for Iowa accountants, influenced licensing regulations, and maintained grandfathering provisions for established practitioners.
How does AAI support legislative advocacy?
We employ a dedicated lobbyist to monitor state accounting laws and represent members' interests during legislative sessions and regulatory reviews.
Can non-CPAs join the association?
Yes, we welcome unlicensed accounting professionals, tax preparers, and retired practitioners through our flexible membership categories.
