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Roles and Responsibilities for the position:

During their three-year term, the President-Elect serves for one year in that role (2027-2028), then for one year as President (2028-2029), followed by one year as Past President (2029-2030).

Over the course of their three-year term, the individual attends Board Meetings, Council Meetings, and Management Team Meetings. The individual also attends and/or presents periodically at Segment Meetings and meetings beyond the AAA.

The President-Elect is a key member of the AAA's leadership team, playing a major role in supporting ongoing strategic initiatives and further developing the AAA's strategy.  Specifically, the President-Elect participates as a leader on the Board of Directors and serves as a member of the Management Team, the Finance Committee, and as an ex-officio nonvoting member of the Governance Committee.

Once President, responsibilities focus on leading the Management Team's and Board’s discussions of the strategic direction of the Association. The President chairs the Board of Directors and leads efforts to set the Association's strategy. The President communicates to the membership on issues of interest. The President represents the AAA to other domestic and international professional and educational accounting associations. The President serves as Board of Director Liaison for the Doctoral Consortium, New Faculty, and Trueblood Seminars Committees, and other committees as requested, and co-hosts two Global Gathering meetings annually.

The Past President serves as a member of the Management Team, the Finance Committee, Nominations Committee, and other committees as requested, and serves as Board of Director Liaison for the Lifetime Service Award Committee. The Past President assists the President and President-Elect in their efforts to set the Association's strategy and continues to sustain strategic initiatives of the Association and provide continuity and cohesion on the Board of Directors.

Guidance from the Board of Directors on key interests
and capabilities for the position:

• Candidates should embrace the American Accounting Association’s vision to be Thought Leaders in Accounting. The President-Elect will support the continued implementation of the AAA's vision to serve society.

• Given the need to hit the ground running, a preference will be given to candidates who have substantial, broad experience in AAA Leadership roles, such as, but not restricted to, Member of the Board of Directors, Council Chair, AAA Section or Region leadership roles, or other extensive AAA leadership experience (e.g., as senior editor of AAA publications or as the chair of major committees.)

• Candidates should exhibit:

  • a strong interest and experience in accounting scholarship and teaching,

  • a global perspective,

  • highly effective communication and presentation skills,

  • a commitment to the shared values outlined by the AAA, including knowledge, integrity, inclusive community, excellence, innovation, and prosperous society.  

• Candidates are expected to be inclusive, taking into account the needs of a wide variety of members, including affinity groups, retired faculty, non-tenure track faculty, global scholars, two-year faculty, doctoral students, and practitioners, among others.

• Candidates should have enthusiasm in continuing to focus on understanding and engaging our communities, enhancing our core operations, and expanding our offerings to members. A global mindset and appreciation for and connections with colleagues in practice is important.

• Candidates are expected to place the interests of the AAA as a whole ahead of any AAA Segments.

• At least two candidates for this Board position will be placed on the ballot by the AAA Nominations Committee.

• Additional nominations may be made by a petition signed by not less than one hundred (100) members of the Association submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at least fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of the election.

Roles and Responsibilities for the position:
 

During this Vice President’s three-year term, the Vice President-Finance-Elect serves for one year in that role (2027-2028), then for two years as Vice President-Finance (2028-2030).

Over the course of the combined three-year term, the Vice President-Finance-Elect attends Board and Council Meetings, Management Team Meetings, and other meetings as needed. 

The Vice President-Finance-Elect participates on the Board of Directors, serves as a member of the standing Finance, Audit, and AAA/AAA Foundation Investment Committees, as an ex-officio nonvoting member of the Management Team, and performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President-Finance.

The Vice President-Finance provides oversight of the Association’s financial operations, under the general direction of the Board of Directors, and periodically reports to the Board, Council, and membership on the financial affairs of the Association.

The Vice President-Finance chairs the Finance Committee, serves as a member of the Management Team, Audit, and AAA/AAA Foundation Investment Committees, and as Board Liaison to the Mid-Career Faculty Consortium Committee.

The Past Vice President-Finance serves on the AAA/AAA Foundation Investment Committee for two years and on the Audit Committee for one year (until the next Vice President-Finance-Elect is selected).

Guidance from the Board of Directors on key interests
and capabilities for the position:

• Candidates should embrace the American Accounting Association’s vision to be Thought Leaders in Accounting. The Vice President-Finance-Elect will support the continued implementation of the AAA's vision to serve society.

• Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in a range of Association activities. Leadership experience in working with financial oversight, a global perspective, and successful experience with planning and implementation are highly desirable characteristics.

• Candidates are expected to be inclusive, taking into account the needs of a wide variety of members, including affinity groups, retired faculty, non-tenure track faculty, global scholars, two-year faculty, doctoral students, and practitioners, among others.

• Candidates are expected to place the interests of the AAA as a whole ahead of any AAA Segments.

• At least two candidates for this Board position will be placed on the ballot by the AAA Nominations Committee.

• Additional nominations may be made by a petition signed by not less than one hundred (100) members of the Association submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at least fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of the election.

Roles and Responsibilities for the position:
 

The Vice President-Research & Publications provides oversight for developing and administering programs and policies that advance accounting research and AAA publications. While serving on the Board, the Vice President attends Board and Council meetings, is a member of the standing Research and Publications Committee, and interacts with the Research Directors of other national and international accounting organizations. 

The Vice President provides the perspective of research and publications to decision-making considered by the Board. The Vice President serves as Board Liaison for the Research & Publications Committee and The Accounting Hall of Fame Committee.

The Vice President oversees the Association-wide research-related awards process and serves as Board Liaison to the three AAA-wide journal steering committees, AAA-AACSB-RRBM Award for Research Impacting Societal Challenges Committee, the Competitive Manuscript Award Screening and Selection Committees, the Seminal, Notable, and Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Literature Award Selection Committees, the Deloitte Foundation Wildman Medal Award Committee, and serves as an ex-officio nonvoting member of the Council Committee on Awards Committee.

The Vice President may serve on strategic task forces identified by the Board related to accounting scholarship and publications as they emerge. Topics might include revenue and cost allocation decisions related to AAA publications, publications ethics, including guidance around the use of AI, and publications policies.

The Vice President-Research & Publications serves a three-year term (2027-2030).

Guidance from the Board of Directors on key interests
and capabilities for the position:

• Candidates should embrace the American Accounting Association’s vision to be Thought Leaders in Accounting. The Vice President-Research & Publications will support the continued implementation of the AAA's vision to serve society.

• Candidates are expected to be inclusive, taking into account the needs of a wide variety of members, including affinity groups, retired faculty, non-tenure track faculty, global scholars, two-year faculty, doctoral students, and practitioners, among others.

• Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience in a range of Association activities, particularly in editorial, author, and reviewer roles.

• Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic about developing and leading initiatives to increase the value and reach of the AAA's research mission and journals and have an appreciation for the range of research and publication-related services the AAA provides to add value for its members.

• Candidates are expected to place the interests of the AAA as a whole ahead of any AAA Segments.

• At least two candidates for this Board position will be placed on the ballot by the AAA Nominations Committee.

• Additional nominations may be made by a petition signed by not less than one hundred (100) members of the Association submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at least fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of the election.

Roles and Responsibilities for the position:
 

The Director-Focusing on Segments works with Segment leaders, AAA Council, as well as the AAA Professional Staff, to support and enhance the segments (a term which includes all sections and regions) of the Association. Activities involve developing initiatives and sharing best practices that contribute to segment sustainability and growth – such as maximizing the effectiveness of segment leadership, establishing volunteer pipelines, creating engaging meetings, building membership, and ensuring meaningful interaction with professionals. These activities are shared through, and often grown from, webinars and an annual two-hour workshop, modes of communication and collaboration between the Director, AAA Professional Staff, and Segment leaders that have become established, successful activities. In addition, this Director advises the AAA Board on segment-related issues.

This Director will assist the AAA leadership in strengthening its thought leadership and in recognizing and supporting perspectives of all of its members.

The Director-Focusing on Segments will be a liaison between the Board and Segment Leaders and will attend Board and Council meetings. The Director serves as a member and Board Liaison of the Meetings Model Committee and also serves as Board Liaison for the Accounting Horizons Memorials Committee and Section Advisory Committee.

The Director-Focusing on Segments serves a three-year term (2027-2030).

Guidance from the Board of Directors on key interests
and capabilities for the position:

• Candidates should embrace the American Accounting Association’s vision to be Thought Leaders in Accounting. The Director-Focusing on Segments will support the continued implementation of the AAA's vision to serve society.

• Candidates are expected to be inclusive, taking into account the needs of a wide variety of members, including affinity groups, retired faculty, non-tenure track faculty, global scholars, two-year faculty, doctoral students, and practitioners, among others.

• Candidates for this position should have strong leadership skills, experience in a range of Association activities, particularly leadership experience in one or more Segments.

• Candidates are expected to place the interests of the AAA as a whole ahead of any AAA Segments.

• At least two candidates for this Board position will be placed on the ballot by the Council Ballot Committee.

• Additional nominations may be made by a petition signed by not less than one hundred (100) members of the Association submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at least fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of the election.