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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Political Action Committee

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Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00077321

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants gave $2.1M directly to 278 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Political Action Committee, and 63% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 223 of the 253 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$2.1M

278 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

223

25 more still being counted

Hit rate

88%

$1.6M on winners, $255K on losers

Party split

63% / 37%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants PAC

2,396 named people gave $1.3M in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
  • Louis GrassiPartner/Owner · Grassi & Co. CPA's P. C. · NY$10K2 gifts
  • Erni DavisCFO · Naifa · TX$5K
  • Michelle ThompsonPartner/Owner · Cherry Bekaert LLP · NC$4K2 gifts
  • Michael Pender Jr.Partner/Owner · Cavanaugh & Co. LLP · FL$4K5 gifts
  • Alexandra KesslerPartner/Owner · Aprio LLP · MD$3K4 gifts
  • Michael FriedCPA · Forvis Mazars · VA$3K3 gifts
  • Steven ToomeyStaff · Forvis Mazars LLP · KS$3K3 gifts
  • Kristen Lynn FitzpatrickPartner/Owner · Miller Cooper & Co. Ltd. · IL$3K
  • Timothy ChristenCPA · CPA.Com · WI$3K3 gifts
  • Michael Gerard StallonePartner/Owner · Withumsmith+Brown Pc · NJ$3K2 gifts
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  • Robert Nowak Jr.Partner/Owner · Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P. · TX$3K2 gifts
  • Richard CoynePartner/Owner · Withumsmith+Brown Pc · PA$3K
  • Christopher BellamyPartner/Owner · Cohen & Company · OH$3K
  • Granville SmithPartner/Owner · Cherry Bekaert LLP · KY$3K2 gifts
  • John MackelPartner/Owner · Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P. · TX$3K
  • Verne Hanson Borders Jr.Partner/Owner · Mauldin & Jenkins LLC · AL$2K
  • Catherine Rozanski-McnamaraPartner/Owner · Bdo USA P.C. · MI$2K4 gifts
  • Eric MilesPartner/Owner · Baker Tilly US LLP · OR$2K
  • Lisa Faye OsofskyPartner/Owner · Forvis Mazars LLP · NJ$2K2 gifts
  • Peter KernPartner/Owner · Forvis Mazars LLP · PA$2K2 gifts
  • Michael WolfePartner/Owner · Forvis Mazars LLP · MO$2K2 gifts
  • David DillsPartner/Owner · Forvis Mazars LLP · NC$2K2 gifts
  • Jared FormanCPA · Forvis Mazars LLP · NY$2K2 gifts
  • Abraham Jerome ColePartner/Owner · Forvis Mazars LLP · MO$2K2 gifts
  • Theresa RichardsonPartner/Owner · Withumsmith+Brown Pc · NJ$2K2 gifts

Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Rudy YakymIndiana 2nd District$10K✓ Won
Derek SchmidtKansas 2nd District$10K✓ Won
August PflugerTexas 11th District$10K✓ Won
Jimmy PanettaCalifornia 19th District$10K✓ Won
Madeleine DeanPennsylvania 4th District$10K✓ Won
Jen KiggansVirginia 2nd District$10K✗ Lost
Brian FitzpatrickPennsylvania 1st District$10K✗ Lost
Mike CareyOhio 15th District$10K✗ Lost
Pat FallonTexas 4th District$10K✓ Won
Troy BaldersonOhio 12th District$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did American Institute of Certified Public Accountants give to candidates in 2026?
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants gave $2.1M directly to 278 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Political Action Committee, and 63% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 223 of the 253 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did American Institute of Certified Public Accountants give the most to in 2026?
Rudy Yakym (Republican, Indiana 2nd District, $10K), Derek Schmidt (Republican, Kansas 2nd District, $10K), August Pfluger (Republican, Texas 11th District, $10K), Jimmy Panetta (Democrat, California 19th District, $10K), Madeleine Dean (Democrat, Pennsylvania 4th District, $10K).