Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson is the Executive Vice President of Advocacy at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).1 In this role, he is responsible for setting the direction of global advocacy efforts for management and public accounting, as well as CPA and CGMA issues.1

Key Responsibilities

As Executive Vice President of Advocacy, Mark Peterson:

• Works closely with state CPA societies, national and state governments, regulators, legislators, and accounting bodies to influence policy decisions affecting the accounting profession1
• Leads the Congressional & Political Affairs, State Society Affairs, State Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and Tax Advocacy teams1
• Sets the strategic direction for AICPA's global advocacy initiatives

Professional Background

Before joining AICPA, Mark Peterson held several notable positions:

• Vice President at the Alpine Group, where he handled lobbying work on various issues including tax, trade, and energy1
• Washington Representative for Toyota Motors North America1
• Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Andersen LLP in Washington1
• Special Assistant to Speaker Newt Gingrich in the U.S. House of Representatives1

Education

Mark Peterson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in History from the University of North Dakota.1

Location

He is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States.