2027 Legislative Agenda
The INCPAS advocacy team closely monitors issues that could have short- or long-term ramifications on the CPA profession and how business is conducted in Indiana. The following are this year’s legislative priorities.
Lead
We either work to have legislation introduced or we work with others (legislators, agencies, coalitions/partners) to have it introduced, and we actively support their efforts.
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We anticipate responding to legislation on IRC conformity, sales tax on services and licensure threats if introduced, but do not currently have legislation that we are introducing in the 2027 legislative session.
Engage
We adhere to our advocacy policies in determining the level of our engagement and may support, oppose or remain neutral on a bill or issue. We may provide member’s expertise in the form of testimony or in meeting with influencers
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Licensure threats – elimination of CPE, elimination of boards and agency structure changes.
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Sales tax on services.
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IRC conformity relative to provisions of federal legislative provisions in H.R. 1 (2025–26).
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Oppose licensure legislation that is not in the public interest and would be detrimental to CPAs ability to provide professional services to the organizations and clients whom they represent.
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Support workforce development funding and initiatives that will benefit the CPA talent pipeline.
Monitor
We watch legislation and issues, then assess risk of escalating our involvement and determine if/when we should take action or weigh in based on our advocacy policies.
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Department of Revenue and Professional Licensing Agency’s broad legislative initiatives; supporting efforts benefiting taxpayers and licensees in Indiana.
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Cybersecurity and AI bills for negative implications for CPAs and businesses in Indiana.
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ESOPS/Private equity ownership of firms.
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ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting.
Our Legislative Partner Entities
We collaborate with the following organizations to ensure legislative positions and enforcement efforts are aligned.
- Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing (ARPL)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Indiana Board of Accountancy
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce
- Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR)
- Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
