Financial Literacy

The Iowa Society of CPAs has long been committed to improving the financial skills and knowledge base of Iowans. Organizations and civic groups can request a CPA member to speak on a wide variety of financial topics, at no charge. Members also speak to students as part of the Career Possibilities in Accounting (CPA) Program. Consumers can find a wealth of financial advice in the Money Management articles.

General Financial Literacy Speech for Members (pdf file)

Knowing What You Need to Know to Achieve Your Financial Goals (PowerPoint presentation for members)

Startling Financial Facts (pdf file)

Financial Planning: Tips for a Lifetime (pdf file)
    To obtain copies of this brochure, contact the Iowa Society of CPAs.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and state CPA societies are partnering with the Ad Council in a nationwide effort to encourage Americans aged 25-34 to “feed the pig” as a key step toward building a solid financial future for themselves and their families.
[This is an extension of the national financial literacy effort (www.aicpa.org/financialliteracy/index.asp).]

Americans in this age group face a potentially troubling future as a consequence of their current spending and saving habits, according to a study commissioned by AICPA. The study was conducted by Dr. Christopher Thornberg and Dr. Jon Haveman, economists with Beacon Economics in Los Angeles. The complete report is available at www.aicpa.org/mediacenter.

Feed the Pig™ is a national multi-media public-service announcement campaign sponsored by the AICPA and the Ad Council. You can view the PSAs at www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=373. Free financial information and tools to help 25- to 34-year-olds make positive changes in their financial lives can be found at the Web site (www.FeedthePig.org).

Handouts for Students (pdf files)

• Credit Cards: What you don't know can hurt you

• How to keep debt from getting out of control

• Budget is not a four-letter word