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This course offers students an intensive, distinctive, personal and professional development experience, addressing critical public policy institutions, issues, and trends affecting the profession of accounting. Over 3 days in Washington, D.C., participants meet with and gain a greater understanding of the role of regulatory agencies such as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Participants also have meetings and discussions with organizations governing the accounting profession, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Center for Audit Quality, as well as more informal but important organizations such as trade associations and think tanks. The course often includes visits with members and staff from Congress and officials from the Executive Branch to understand their institutional roles in governing the profession. These meetings include discussions of the relevant tax, securities, commodities, and oversight committees in Congress, for example. Within the Executive Branch, discussions typically include the operations of forensic accounting and compliance within agencies such as the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenues Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Participants also gain practical insights into the strategic role of government relations, as well as the role of public policy lobbying and advocacy by the overall profession and individual firms, regarding issues that affect them and their clients. Other topical sessions often include discussions of cybersecurity policy, tax policy, and other topics relevant to the profession and key clients.