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The ASCPA Paths Program helps CPAs 1–10 years into licensure accelerate their careers through three unique paths that offer flexible hybrid experiences where members can hone a variety of skills. The program also includes an intentional cohort, mentor network and recognition of progress every step of the way.

Why Participate in the ASCPA Paths Program?

The Paths Program provides career growth you can see, skills you can use now, mentors and peers you can rely on, and recognition that your employer and professional network will notice.

Members can apply what they learn immediately, broaden opportunities across public accounting, industry and government, and become go-to contributors in their organizations — without an overwhelming time commitment

This program combines professional development, community and giving back in one flexible experience, with transparent expectations, personal accountability and a cohort designed to make participation easier and more valuable

If you are a CPA 1–10 years into licensure, membership in this group is a complimentary opt-in below!

Select a path to hone the skills developed within each opportunity. Each opportunity will earn you points. Members must complete at least 40 points in each path to earn a certificate for that path. However, they may accumulate all their points in any path. You will never lose your points; once earned, they remain part of your member history.  

Career Building

Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals in industry, government and public accounting.

Gain skills in workshops that advance your personal and business branding. 

Participate in volunteer opportunities that build your leadership skills and help you lead with confidence.

Professional Skills

Technical CPE courses, workshops and real-life skill application.

Writing opportunities that enhance your visibility and inform the community.

Speaking opportunities and workshops to improve your delivery and boost your confidence.

Community Skills

Build strong relationships within a cohort and while networking.

Give back through volunteer opportunities.

Improve your professional social media presence and engagement to build connections that impact your future.

Paths Program Cohort

The Paths Program creates a sense of belonging for CPAs in their first 1–10 years of licensure by offering a cohort-based experience designed to enhance career growth and foster genuine professional connections. Through a variety of events and opportunities, participants engage with peers, join conversations, and take part in practical activities that build skills, expand networks, and deepen their ties within the Arizona CPA community. Rather than attending isolated events, members cultivate a consistent environment to meet, ask questions, share experiences and maintain accountability. Each interaction earns points, uncovers new opportunities, applies workplace learnings, and tracks visible progress over time.

If you are a CPA 1–10 years into licensure, membership in this group is a complimentary opt-in below!

How to participate?
  1. Opt in to the Path's Program. Complete your volunteer profile and introduce yourself in the Paths Connect community. To start building a network of peers in similar stages of their CPA careers, seeking connection, support, and momentum.
  2. Choose opportunities that fit your goals. Participate in ASCPA events, CPE, volunteer activities, coffee meet-ups, cohort check-ins, and online discussions that match your interests and availability. Each opportunity helps you earn points while building practical skills, visibility, and relationships across the profession.
  3. Apply, track and be recognized. Apply what you learn to your work, share progress with your cohort, and continue earning points toward path certificates, profile recognition, and ASCPA Champion status. Your points remain part of your member history, so every event, conversation and volunteer experience helps you move forward. Those who earn 160 points will be honored at the 2028 ASCPA Annual Meeting as ASCPA Champions.
How is progress tracked?

Progress is tracked by points. 

  • Members must complete at least 40 points in each path to earn a certificate for that path. However, they may accumulate their points in any path. You will never lose points; once earned, they remain part of your member history.
  • Members must earn 160 points to become an ASCPA Champion.
  • Events for the paths are listed on the ASCPA website and include the number of points available.
  • Points are tracked on your volunteer profile.
  • At the end of each month, the ASCPA will audit/review participation and verify that points were calculated correctly.
  • Members will receive a monthly check-in and information on upcoming opportunities.
  • Milestone Mention: Members who earn 40 hours will receive a certificate and a mention on ASCPA social media. They will also receive a Connect Badge or Banner to display on their profile.
  • Those who earn 160 points will be honored at the 2028 ASCPA Annual Meeting as ASCPA Champions.

If you have questions about the Paths Program, please email volunteer@ascpa.com.

Membership in this group is complimentary, and every event, class or volunteer opportunity that you attend will earn you points. You will have access to a variety of free opportunities; however, some events may incur costs for CPE credits, food or other amenities. This program offers both in-person and online opportunities with a range of time commitments to support your availability. Your points will never be lost; once earned, they are part of your member history.

Below is a sample list of upcoming events. Please ensure you are logged in and click an event to view details. Additional courses also qualify for points, even if they are not listed; please refer to event registration.

Upcoming Opporutntites: Career Building 
WhenEvent NameFormat | LengthPath | Points| Fee
Oct. 21, 2026The Trailhead: Paths Program GuideZoom | 30minAll Paths | 2 pts | Free
Nov. 18, 2026Meet Your Peers - ABC EventIn-person | 1hrCareer Building | 4pts | Free*
Dec. 4 , 2026Professional Issues Update - TucsonIn-Person | 1hrCareer Building | 4pts | Free
Jan. 7, 2027Leadership PanelZoom | 1hrCareer Building| 4 pts | Free
Jan. 13 , 2027Professional Issues Update - YumaIn-Person | 1hrCareer Building | 4pts | Free
Jan. 14, 2027Pathway to PartnerZoom | 1hrCareer Building| 4 pts | Free
Varied DatesMeet the Firms - Student InitiativeIn Person | 2hrsCareer Building | 8pts | Free
Varied DatesRoad to the CPA - Student InitiativeIn-Person | 2hrsCareer Building | 8pts | Free
Varied DatesAttend Path HuddleZoom | 1hrsAll Paths| 4pts | Free
Mar. 2027ASCPA Women's CollectiveIn-Person | ?Career Building | ? pts | $
Spring 2027Coffee with the ASCPA BoardIn-Person | 1hr Career Building | 4 pts | Free
Spring 2027Advocacy SessionZoom | 1hrCareer Building | 4pts | Free
Spring 2027Personal Branding - LinkedIn WorkshopIn-Person | 1hrCareer Building | 4pts | $
Spring 2027Speed Mentoring EventIn-Person | 2hrsCareer Building | 8 pts | Free
Spring 2027Start Your Own Business WorkshopIn-Person | 3hrsCareer Building | 12 pts | $
Varied DatesPersonal Branding - LinkedIn Check-inZoom | 30minCareer Building | 2 pts | Free

ABC Event - Free for Path Program. Email volunteer@ascpa.com for a discount code.

Upcoming Opportunities: Professional Skills
WhenEvent NameFormat | LengthPath | Points| Fee
Oct. 21, 2026The Trailhead: Paths Program GuideZoom | 30minAll Paths | 2 pts | Free
AnytimeWrite an Article for AZ CPA MagazineOnline  | 5hrs Professional Skills | 20pts | Free
AnytimeWrite a Book ReviewOnline  | 2hrs Professional Skills | 8pts | Free
AnytimeWrite an ASCPA Course SummaryOnline  | 2hrs Professional Skills | 8pts | Free
AnytimeWrite a Career Article for the Student Email Online  | 2hrs Professional Skills | 8pts | Free
Varied DatesSpeak/present at an ASCPA EventOnline or In-Person | 5hrs  (includes prep) Professional Skills | 20 pts | Free
Varied DatesMeet the Firms Panelist - Student InitiativeIn Person | 2hrs Professional Skills | 8pts | Free
Varied DatesRoad to the CPA Panelist - Student InitiativeIn-Person | 2hrs Professional Skills | 8pts | Free
Varied DatesLeading a Path HuddleZoom | 1hrs Professional Skills | 4pts | Free
Oct. 29 & 30Converge Conference - AI FocusedIn-Person | 2-Day Professional Skills | 32pts |  13 CPE | $400
Spring 2026Fierce Class Training  
AnytimeTake Any ASCPA Courses or Conference (include CPE)Online or In-Person | Varies Professional Skills | up to 32pts | Fees Vary
Summer 2027Small Group Communications Workshop  
AnytimeReal Life ApplicationOnline or In-Person | Varies Professional Skills | 8 pts | Free
Upcoming Opportunities: Community Skills
WhenEvent NameFormat | LengthPath | Points| Fee
Oct. 21, 2026The Trailhead: Paths Program GuideZoom | 30minAll Paths | 2 pts | Free
Oct. 2, 2026Behind-the-Scenes at St. Mary's Food Bank In-person | 4hrCommunity Skills | 12 pts | 1 CPE | $35
Nov. 18, 2026Meet Your Peers - ABC EventIn-person | 1hrCareer Building & Community Skills | 4pts | Free*
Varied DatesASCPA Event VolunteerIn-Person| 1hr minCommunity Skills | 4 pts  | Free
Varied DatesAttend Path HuddleZoom | 1hrs All Paths | 4pts | Free
AnytimeConnect Community ParticipationOnline|15 min Community Skills | 2 pts * | Free
AnytimePeer Meet UpIn-Person| 2hrCommunity Skills | 8 pts  
AnytimeASCPA Social Media ReelVideo | 2hrCommunity Skills | 8 pts  
AnytimeEngage with ASCPA Social Media PostsOnline |  15minCommunity Skills | 1 pts * | Free
Spring 2027Social Media Workshop - Best PracticesOnline | 1hrCommunity Skills | 4 pts  | Free
AnytimeParticipate in Member Monday SpotlightOnline|  1hrCommunity Skills | 4 pts  | Free
Spring 2027Spring Finance MixerIn-person | 1hrCareer Building & Community Skills | 4pts | $35
Summer 2027Not-for-profit MixerIn-person | 1hrCareer Building & Community Skills | 4pts |  $35

ABC Event - Free for Path Program. Email volunteer@ascpa.com for a discount code.

*Min 1 point per substantive post. | Min 1 point per engagement