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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted CPA Advocacy & Education Resource in Washington
Founded in 1904, we are a professional community of CPAs and financial professionals dedicated to cultivating authentic relationships, delivering unique learning experiences, and advancing purposeful advocacy for the future of the accounting profession. Our organization serves over 6,500 members across business, government, education, and public accounting sectors, providing educational resources, advocacy support, and networking opportunities. We prioritize professional development through lifelong learning programs, compliance training, and career growth initiatives. Our advocacy efforts focus on protecting the CPA designation, upholding ethical standards, and influencing legislation that impacts the accounting profession. We foster inclusivity and engagement through resource groups, committees, and mentorship programs, ensuring members feel welcomed and valued.Our strategic initiatives emphasize sustainability, community connection, and adapting to evolving industry needs. With a governance structure led by an elected board of directors, we maintain transparency and accountability in all operations. Our commitment to peer review programs and quality control systems ensures adherence to the highest professional standards. We provide timely resources, including CPE courses, conferences, and publications, to keep members informed and compliant. Through collaboration and collective effort, we empower CPAs to serve their clients with confidence while safeguarding the public interest.
Services
Continuing Professional Education
Peer Review Programs
Legislative Advocacy
Professional Networking
Career Development Resources
CPA Exam Preparation
Ethics Training
Tax Conference Series
Leadership Workshops
Industry Publications
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of experience advocating for Washington State CPAs
- Our CPE programs meet evolving licensing requirements with national experts
- We provide exclusive peer review administration through Colorado Society of CPAs
- Our advocacy efforts protect the CPA profession in Olympia and Washington, D.C.
- We foster professional growth through mentorship, networking, and resource groups
Services
Continuing Professional Education
We deliver comprehensive continuing professional education programs that meet licensing requirements for CPAs. Our offerings include webcasts, in-person conferences, and self-study courses covering tax updates, accounting standards, and industry-specific topics. With flexible formats and expert instructors, we help professionals maintain compliance while enhancing their expertise through 8-16 credit sessions.
Legislative Advocacy
Our advocacy initiatives protect the CPA profession through legislative engagement at state and federal levels. We monitor regulatory changes, provide policy analysis, and organize member participation in advocacy efforts. This includes tracking proposed legislation, offering testimony, and maintaining relationships with policymakers to ensure CPAs' interests are represented in Olympia and Washington, D.C.
Peer Review Programs
We administer peer review programs that evaluate accounting firms' quality control systems for attestation services. Through partnerships with organizations like the Colorado Society of CPAs, we facilitate reviews that ensure compliance with professional standards. This process helps firms identify improvements while maintaining the profession's integrity and public trust.
Professional Networking
We create networking opportunities through resource groups, committees, and conferences that connect accounting professionals. Members access specialized groups like the Not-For-Profit Resource Group and Sole Practitioners Resource Group to share insights, solve challenges, and build relationships that enhance professional practice and business development.
Career Development
Our career development resources include mentorship programs, leadership workshops, and emerging professional support. We help CPAs at all career stages through networking events, skill-building sessions, and resources for students transitioning into the profession. These initiatives foster growth, knowledge sharing, and succession planning within the accounting community.
Questions
What membership benefits do you offer CPAs?
We provide CPE courses, legislative advocacy, peer review programs, networking opportunities, and professional development resources to support CPAs throughout their careers.
How can I participate in advocacy efforts?
Members can join our advocacy center, receive legislative updates, contact policymakers, and volunteer for initiatives protecting the accounting profession in Washington State.
What CPE formats are available?
We offer webcasts, in-person conferences, self-study courses, and specialized programs like the Pacific Tax Institute and Fraud Conference with flexible credit options.
How do peer reviews work?
Peer reviews evaluate accounting firms' quality control systems through external assessments. We partner with COCPA to administer these reviews, ensuring compliance with professional standards for attestation services.
What resources exist for new CPAs?
We offer mentorship programs, student scholarships, exam preparation resources, and networking groups to help emerging professionals build successful accounting careers.
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