KICPA Holds 'Court-Appointed Agent CPA Plaque Award Ceremony'

The Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants (KICPA) announced on September 4 that it held the 'Court-Appointed Agent Certified Public Accountant Plaque Award Ceremony' at the Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants building in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the 2nd. Eight certified public accountants who are currently serving as court-appointed agents across the country attended the ceremony.

At the ‘Public Defender Appointment Certified Public Accountant Plaque Award Ceremony’ held on the 2nd at the Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants building, Chairman Unyul Choi (fifth from the left) and certified public accountants who participated as public defenders are taking a commemorative photo. Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Since 2014, the National Tax Service has been operating the court-appointed agent system to support the protection of rights for small-scale taxpayers who face financial difficulties and cannot easily appoint a representative for tax appeals. The system provides free tax appeal representation services. Court-appointed agents carry out various duties for small-scale taxpayers, including preparing and supplementing appeal documents, reviewing and advising on relevant laws, and supplementing evidentiary materials, all at no cost. Currently, 20 certified public accountants are serving as court-appointed agents, working alongside attorneys and tax accountants.

Choi Unyeol, Chairman of the Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants, stated, "Certified public accountants possess distinguished expertise in accounting and taxation. I would like to express my gratitude to all of you who are volunteering for small-scale taxpayers. More participation from certified public accountants is needed in order to fulfill our social responsibility." He added, "To this end, the institute will provide necessary support, including recognizing training hours for court-appointed agent activities and awarding commendations."

The Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants also announced, "We are preparing various additional support measures for accountants who participate not only as court-appointed agents but also in other tax cooperation activities, including recognition of member training hours and year-end commendations. We will continue to take the lead in fulfilling our social responsibilities as tax professionals."

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