The Public Interest, Ethics, and Sustainability Section

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Mission

The American Accounting Association Public Interest, Ethics, and Sustainability Section is committed to advancing the role of accounting in promoting the public trust, ethical behavior, and sustainable practices. We support the teaching of best practices, the dissemination of knowledge, rigorous academic research, and approaches that align accounting with the broader societal goals of professional ethics, accountability, corporate social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

Vision

Our vision is to be the leading organization for integrating public interest, ethics, and sustainability concepts into accounting education and research. We strive to inspire and support accounting academics and professionals to contribute significantly to ethical behavior, socially responsible decisions, and sustainable development, reporting, and actions, ensuring that the accounting academy and profession serves the long-term interests of society.

Announcing The Public Interest, Ethics, and Sustainability Section 

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce a significant milestone for our Section. Following a vote of our members, the AAA Board of Directors has officially approved the renaming of our Section to the Public Interest, Ethics, and Sustainability Section. This change reflects the evolving and progressive broadening of our scope over the years and marks an exciting new chapter for our community.

The results of the vote of members are as follows:

Yes, I approve: 98
No, I do not approve: 9
I abstain from this vote: 1
Total votes: 108

This was a multiple-year effort, and I would like to thank Section Past Chair Pat Kelly, other Section Leaders, and other Section members for their efforts in advocating for this change. This includes Dana Wallace, Lawrence Chui, Mike Ruff, Michele Frank, Amy Hageman, Steve Mintz, Bill Miller, Charlie Cullinan, Joan Lee, Dawn Massey, Tara Shawver, Marty Stuebs, Andy Felo, Cassandra Rohland, Richard Baker, Christine Earley, and Sue Cooper. We also appreciate the support of the Board of Directors, particularly the Directors of Segments Tim Rupert and Jay Thibodeau, and the assistance of Yvonne Hinson and Shauna Blackburn of the AAA.  

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