Susan Coffey

Susan S. Coffey, CPA, CGMA, Chief Executive Officer of Public Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, leads the Association’s strategy to advance the practice of public accounting, including strengthening the talent pipeline and enhancing the competencies of U.S. licensed CPAs.

Ms. Coffey sets strategy for the Association’s assurance, advisory, tax and practice management initiatives in the U.S. and abroad.  Her most recent focus is on securing a robust and highly skilled U.S. CPA pipeline; promoting the value and relevancy of U.S. CPAs and CPA firms, including evolving the profession’s core services, leveraging emerging technology and advancing practice quality; and creating opportunities for practice growth around the use of new technologies and emerging service areas. 

Her responsibilities span many diverse communities and stakeholders, both domestic and international, giving her a unique, global perspective. Building on a wide range of experience, she brings a broad view to strategic planning, risk management and problem-solving, which guide the Association as it executes on its public interest activities, develops opportunities for CPA firms, and works with practitioners, firms, regulators and other key stakeholders.

Ms. Coffey is a licensed CPA in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as a CGMA.  She is a member of the Public Interest Oversight Board’s Stakeholder Advisory Council, and she has been honored by being included in Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and NJBIZ’s Power in Finance List.

Prior to joining the Association, Ms. Coffey was with PricewaterhouseCoopers' accounting and auditing practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Fairfield University.