Equipping Legislators, Mobilizing Champions

Cultivating a Collaborative Political Landscape to Advance CPA Priorities

CPA Political Action Committee ("PAC") funds are voluntarily collected and allocated to candidates from both parties who support policies beneficial to CPAs. By building relationships with these legislators, we can advance CPA goals and create a positive legislative environment for our entire profession.

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Why the PAC is Essential for Our Profession

Connecting Us with the Right People to Focus on Key Issues for the Accounting Profession

The PAC, a non-profit and non-partisan entity, collects voluntary financial contributions to support legislators advocating for CPA-friendly policies.

Elected officials' decisions impact education, licensure, taxation, and ethics for all accounting professionals. Contributing to campaigns highlights our profession's importance and enhances our political influence.

Supporting lawmakers aligned with our priorities ensures ongoing dialogue on critical issues, safeguarding the accounting profession's interests.

Key Concerns for CPAs

Simplifying Tax Administration

  • Sales & Use Tax
  • Property Tax
  • Delivery Fees
  • Business and Individual Taxes
  • PTET Provisions
  • TABOR Refunds

Enhancing Business Climate

  • Reducing regulatory burdens

CPA Workforce Development

  • Attracting and retaining talent
  • Educational improvements
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Workforce initiatives
WHAT the PAC IS
  • Ensures fair representation by reporting all donations
  • Pools donations to create an amplified, collective voice
  • Operates transparently, supporting candidates for a positive legislative environment
WHAT the PAC IS NOT
  • The PAC is not just one person's agenda
  • The PAC is not about unchecked influence
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How does the CPA-PAC fuel the advocacy vehicle?

By pooling voluntary contributions, we amplify the voice of the entire profession at the legislative level. Hear Alicia Gelinas, CPA, COCPA CEO and CPA-PAC Board Member, explain how the CPA-PAC works and why it’s important:

PAC Accomplishments & Milestones

Number of key PAC contributors who supported candidates from 2018-2022, and the number of those candidates who were elected.

66

Total Supported  Candidates

47

Elected Candidates
(Supported by the PAC)

25+ 

Key PAC Contributors

Standout PAC Contributors & Advocates

Below are our active advocates who have voluntarily invested between $150 and $200 to the CPA-PAC in the past year (2024):

Tad Herz
Greg Pfahl
Toby Clary
Alissa Bowers
Tyler Linnebur

Featured PAC Events

PAC THE HOUSE

In-Person | State Capitol

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Creating a Positive Legislative Environment For Our Members & Our Profession

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Questions?

To learn more, contact Alicia Gelinas, CPA, President and CEO: alicia@cocpa.org | 303-741-8608.

If you are interested in becoming a more active member with the Political Action Committee please complete our volunteer form here.