activities · 13
what they do
advocacy · 3
- Advocate for Accounting Professionals in Arizona Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsMonitors legislative processes at the Arizona Capitol to identify and respond to legislation that could negatively impact accounting practitioners in the state.
- Legislative Monitoring and Advocacy Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsMonitors legislative activity at the Arizona State Capitol to identify and respond to proposed legislation that may impact the practice of accounting professionals in the state.
- Monitor Legislative Activity Affecting Accounting Professionals Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsMonitors legislative processes at the Arizona Capitol to identify and respond to legislation that could pose a threat to accounting practitioners in the state.
capacity building · 10
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) ProgramsProvides IRS-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) through live seminars across Arizona, including specialized courses such as "Business Tax in Depth" and "1040 Tax in Depth," each offering 16 hours of CPE credit. These programs are offered at reduced rates for members to enhance professional service quality.
- Facilitate Member Networking and Education through Chapter Meetings Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts monthly live chapter meetings to provide continuing professional education (CPE) and networking opportunities for members, with specific meetings held between September 2023 and January 2024.
- Facilitate Member Networking and Education through Chapter Meetings Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes monthly live chapter meetings to provide continuing professional education (CPE) and networking opportunities for its members, with specific meetings hosted between September 2023 and January 2024.
- Host Trade Shows for Accounting Professionals Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes trade shows during seminars, offering attendees opportunities to explore and interact with software, supplies, and services relevant to the accounting profession through hands-on demonstrations.
- Host Trade Shows for Accounting Professionals Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes trade shows during seminars, allowing attendees to explore and interact with software, supplies, and services relevant to the accounting profession through hands-on demonstrations.
- Local Chapter Meetings and Networking Events Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts monthly chapter meetings and live events across Arizona, including scheduled meetings between September 2023 and January 2024, to provide professional networking opportunities and educational content for members.
- Member Continuing Education Requirement Enforcement Professional Certification MaintenanceEnforces a membership requirement that active members complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain good standing within the organization.
- Professional Trade Shows and Exhibitions Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes trade shows during professional seminars that allow accounting practitioners to engage with vendors and explore software, supplies, and services through hands-on demonstrations.
- Provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) SeminarsHosts live seminars such as "Business Tax in Depth" and "1040 Tax in Depth" in various Arizona cities (e.g., Chandler, Phoenix, Tucson), providing 16 hours of IRS approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to members and other accounting professionals.
- Provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) SeminarsHosts live seminars such as "Business Tax in Depth" and "1040 Tax in Depth" in various Arizona cities (e.g., Chandler, Phoenix, Tucson), offering 16 hours of IRS-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to members and other accounting professionals.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Adaptive service delivery through virtual platforms virtual_delivery_modelEnsures continuity of professional engagement and programming by shifting from in-person to online events when live gatherings are not feasible.
- Advocacy and legislative protection for practitionersProtects the professional interests and practice rights of Arizona accountants through active legislative lobbying, policy monitoring, and institutional advocacy.
- Advocacy and legislative representation for accounting practitioners advocacy_and_legislative_representationProtects and promotes the professional interests of Arizona accountants through active legislative lobbying, monitoring policy changes, and defending the right to practice in the state.
- Advocacy for the Right to PracticeThe organization actively engages in legislative lobbying and monitoring to represent and protect the interests of accounting practitioners in Arizona, thereby preserving and protecting their right to practice.
- Member-centered professional supportIdentifies and responds to the evolving professional needs of Arizona accountants through targeted programs that enhance service quality, ethical practice, and public understanding of the profession.
- Professional Development and Standards professional-development-through-education-and-advocacyThe organization advances the professionalism of tax and accounting professionals by offering education, networking, and professional programs designed to improve service quality. It also promotes adherence to the highest ethical standards and uses continuing education requirements to maintain professional standards among active members.
- Professional development through education and advocacy professional-development-through-education-and-advocacyAdvances the professionalism of tax and accounting practitioners by providing education, networking opportunities, and advocating for their right to practice, while enforcing continuing education requirements to maintain high service and ethical standards.
- Professional development through education and advocacy professional-development-through-education-and-advocacyAdvances the professionalism of tax and accounting practitioners by providing education, networking opportunities, and advocacy to uphold the right to practice, with continuing education requirements used to maintain high professional standards.
- Public awareness and understanding of the accounting profession public_awareness_campaignIncreases public knowledge about the role and value of accountants in Arizona to strengthen trust and recognition of the profession.
- Upholding ethical and professional standards ethical_standards_enforcementPromotes adherence to the highest ethical standards within the accounting profession in Arizona as a core mechanism to ensure public trust and professional integrity.
- Virtual delivery model for continuity virtual_delivery_modelMaintains member engagement and program delivery by shifting from in-person to online formats during disruptions, ensuring continuity of professional support activities.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT)
Member of AFIT coalition, collaborating with other professional groups and government liaisons to address tax filing, collection, and examination issues.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Seminars
Offers live and online seminars, including in-depth tax training, providing IRS-approved CPE credits; members receive discounted rates.
Legislative Lobbying and Monitoring
AAATP's Legislative Committee, with support from a lobbyist, monitors state legislation that may impact accounting and tax practitioners in Arizona and advocates on their behalf.
Local Chapters
Regional chapters provide monthly networking and CPE opportunities; currently offering online events while live meetings are suspended.
National Society of Accountants Affiliation
State affiliate of the National Society of Accountants (NSA), providing access to national tax research, credentialing (ACAT), and professional development resources.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Bar Coalition — Member of the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Liaison to the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) Coalition — Member of AFIT, a coalition that sponsors educational programs and discusses tax-related issues.
- Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants Coalition — Member of the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- Arizona Society of Enrolled Agents Coalition — Member of the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- City of Phoenix Government — Liaison to the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- David Freeland Government — Executive Director of AAATP, responsible for membership inquiries and applications
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Liaison to the Arizona Forum for the Improvement of Taxation (AFIT) coalition.
- National Society of Accountants (NSA) Network — State affiliate of the National Society of Accountants.