Volunteer
Make business connections, meet new friends, learn a new skill, all while giving back to your profession and the community. The ASCPA offers a variety of opportunities to get involved. If you need help deciding which opportunity is right for you, email or call (602) 324-4741.
Special Interest Section & Conference Committees
Committees plan the activities of the Special Interest Sections, including conferences. These committees meet three to four times per year. Some of the activities of the committees include: planning seminars and webinars, writing articles for the AZ CPA magazine, determining web content, and planning other activities or providing information that would be of benefit to the section members.
Section/Conference Committees:
- Accounting & Assurance
- Business Valuation
- Corporate Finance
- Forensic & Litigation
- Emerging Leaders
- Financial Planning
- Technology for Accounting
- Not-for-Profit
- Taxation
Conference Committees:
- Arizona Federal Tax Institute
- Construction Industry
- Governmental Accounting
Tax Legislation Committee
This group meets to make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding legislative activities. Members of this committee may meet with legislators to help them understand the effects of legislation on businesses and individuals.
Student Presentations
Speak to high school or college students about choosing accounting as a career. Educate students about the opportunities available as a CPA. Join us at one of our Road to the CPA events.
Not-for-Profit Boards
Many Arizona nonprofits are looking for CPAs to be a part of their board. We will inform you when we receive requests from not-for-profits and you can choose which opportunity is best for you. Notifications are posted in the Volunteer Opportunities Community on Connect.
Media Interviews
The ASCPA receives requests from the media to talk to CPAs about a variety of topics. It is a great way to help the public and market your firm or business. Sign up with us so that we may call you when we get a request that fits your expertise.
Tax Season Events
The ASCPA is involved in April 15 tax events each year and needs CPAs to volunteer. Events could include TV station call-in programs, radio shows and other events.
ASCPA Publications
The AZ CPA magazine and the ASCPA Blog are great sources of information. If you have something you want to share, contribute by writing for the AZ CPA magazine, Monthly Update (our enewsletter) or blog.
Financial Literacy Events
CPA volunteers assist the public in learning about financial literacy through activities with youth and other organizations.
Speakers Bureau
Gain more exposure for your organization by becoming a speaker. We receive requests for speakers throughout the year for local and national organizations. If you are interested in speaking at chapter meetings, conferences or other organizations beyond the CPA community, contact us.
Chapter Volunteer
Assist with chapter events in Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff, or Prescott. Email or call (602) 324-4745 for more details.
Event Ambassadors
Event Ambassadors assist event attendees in having an exceptional experience at ASCPA programs. Activities may include: welcoming attendees and introducing them to others, sharing event information on your social media accounts and inviting colleagues to programs.
Digital Ambassadors
Digital Ambassadors assist members in learning more about Society programs and engaging with members. Activities may include: posting information about ASCPA events on the Connect site and other social media accounts, interacting in online discussions, blogging and encouraging other ASCPA members to participate in discussions.