activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 7
- CPA Referral Directory Member and Industry Directory ServicesOperates an online referral directory to help the public find Arizona CPAs.
- CPA referral and job posting services Member and Industry Directory ServicesThe organization operates an online directory to help the public find Arizona CPAs and provides a member-only job posting service for accounting roles in Arizona.
- Community Service Events Youth and Professional Service ProjectsOrganizes and participates in service events for CPAs and accounting students, such as packing meals with Feed My Starving Children.
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Members Professional Certification MaintenanceProvides free CPE days and complimentary one-hour webcast presentations, offering members up to 12 CPE credits, and offers a CPE Tracker to manage courses and download certificates.
- Member-Only Job PostingsOffers member-only job postings, including roles from leading firms and organizations in Arizona.
- Publication of AZ CPA Magazine Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes printed issues of the AZ CPA magazine and provides online access to current and past issues.
- Publication of AZ CPA magazine Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionThe organization distributes printed issues of the AZ CPA magazine and provides online access to current and past issues for its members.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for CPAs and the Accounting Profession Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsAdvocates for the interests of CPAs with governments, regulatory agencies, and other organizations, including reviewing an average of 1,200 pieces of legislation annually and providing feedback on changes in statutes and rules affecting CPAs.
- Advocacy for CPAs and the accounting profession Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsThe organization advocates for the interests of CPAs with government bodies and regulatory agencies, including reviewing legislation and providing feedback on proposed changes to statutes and rules affecting the profession.
- Tax Legislation Analysis and Feedback Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsOperates a Tax Legislation Review Committee that analyzes tax legislation and provides nonpartisan feedback to policymakers and legislators regarding its effects on CPAs, businesses, and individuals.
capacity building · 7
- CPA Exam Informational Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsHolds "Road to the CPA Informational Events" at universities to provide information about the CPA exam.
- Career Exploration and Networking Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts various career exploration days, firm crawls, insight events, and roundtable events for CPAs and accounting students to facilitate networking and career development.
- Career development and networking events for CPAs and students Industry Conference & Networking EventsThe organization hosts various events such as "Firm Crawls," "Insight Behind the Scenes Events," "Road to the CPA Informational Events," and Career Exploration Days to provide networking and career development opportunities for CPAs and accounting students.
- Community service and financial literacy initiatives Youth and Professional Service ProjectsThe organization organizes service events for CPAs and accounting students, such as packing meals for Feed My Starving Children, and contributes to improving financial literacy in partnership with Junior Achievement.
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for CPAs Professional Certification MaintenanceThe organization provides free CPE days and complimentary webcast presentations, offering members up to 12 CPE credits, and also offers customized learning experiences and a CPE Tracker to manage courses.
- Customized Learning Experiences Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers customized and semi-customized learning experiences through ASCPA Integrated Learning Solutions, including training in Wiley DISC, Fierce Inc., and Skillsoft.
- Financial Literacy Improvement Financial Literacy Education & CoachingContributes to improving financial literacy in partnership with Junior Achievement.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advancing Member Potential through a Holistic Approach member_support_modelThe organization advances the potential of its members by integrating advocacy, professional connections, and educational opportunities, thereby fostering their growth and success in the accounting profession.
- Community Building and Knowledge Sharing community_building/knowledge_sharingFosters communities of practice for members to share knowledge and expertise in various accounting fields.
- Cultivating Future CPAs through Engagement and Mentorship professional developmentThe organization supports the development of future CPAs by actively engaging with college and high school students through events, speaking opportunities, and connecting them with accounting professionals to inform them about career possibilities.
- Enhancing Member Value through Exclusive Benefits and Visibility member benefits programThe organization provides value to its members by offering exclusive savings and preferred pricing on relevant products and services, and by increasing their visibility through a publicly accessible directory that allows clients to find their services.
- Fostering Professional Community and Knowledge Sharing community building/knowledge sharingThe organization builds a strong professional community by creating opportunities for members to share knowledge and expertise in various accounting fields, thereby facilitating collaborative learning and professional growth.
- Member Benefits Program member_benefits_programProvides members with exclusive savings and preferred pricing on products and services relevant to CPAs to enhance their professional experience.
- Member Support Model member_support_modelAdvances member potential through a three-part approach of advocacy, professional connections, and education.
- Membership Organization membership_organizationProvides membership opportunities for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and related professionals to foster a supportive community.
- Mentorship and Education mentorship/educationConnects high school and college students with accounting professionals to inform them about career possibilities in the field.
- Professional Development professional_developmentSupports future CPAs by engaging with college and high school students through various events and speaking opportunities to promote the profession.
- Public Awareness and Advocacy public_awareness/advocacyReshapes the perception of the CPA profession by sharing CPA stories on LinkedIn to enhance public understanding.
- Shaping Public Perception of the CPA Profession public awareness/advocacyThe organization actively works to reshape the public perception of the CPA profession by sharing compelling CPA stories on professional platforms like LinkedIn, aiming to highlight the value and impact of CPAs.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
CPACharge
Provides billing management services to help CPAs streamline payment processes and improve cash flow.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Offers live webinars, conferences, and self-study options for members to earn CPE credits.
Professional Liability Insurance
Offers professional liability insurance and risk management solutions tailored for CPAs.
Referral Service
Connects individuals seeking CPAs with ASCPA members through an online directory.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- 8am CPA Charge Partner — Offers exclusive member savings on professional products.
- 8am CPACharge Partner — Collaborates to offer trusted payment and billing management services to members, including a discount.
- BeachFleischman Partner — Hosted a Career Exploration Day.
- CAMICO Partner — Collaborates to provide CPA Professional Liability Insurance and risk management solutions for members.
- CAMICO Partner — Offers exclusive member savings on professional products.
- Eide Bailly Partner — Hosted a Career Exploration Day.
- ExamPrep.ai Partner — Offers members a 20% discount on the CPA Review course.
- Feed My Starving Children Partner — Partnered for a service event and meal packing.
- GLEIM CPA Review Partner — Offers members a 30% discount on their CPA Review course.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Hosted a "Road to the CPA Informational Event."
- Junior Achievement Partner — Partnered to improve financial literacy.
- Paychex Partner — Offers exclusive member savings on professional products.
- Paychex Partner — Preferred provider of payroll solutions, offering members complimentary access to specialized resources and tools.
- Price Kong Partner — Hosted a Career Exploration Day.
- SimplifyIT A-Z Partner — Offers exclusive member savings on professional products.
- SimplifyIT A-Z Partner — Preferred provider of Managed IT Services for CPA firms, offering members a complimentary IT assessment.
- Surgent Partner — Technology and content partner for delivering webcast and self-study CPE programs.
- Universal CPA Review Partner — Offers members a 30% discount on all its course packages.
- University of Arizona Partner — Hosted a "Road to the CPA Informational Event."
- Wolters Kluwer | CCH Tax and Accounting Products Partner — Offers members 25% off CCH Publications year-round.
- governments Government — Engages with governments to advocate for CPAs.
- regulatory agencies Government — Engages with regulatory agencies to advocate for CPAs.