Committees

Provide a forum and relevant educational opportunities for members employed in business and industry.

Committee meets approx. 3 times per year for one hour.

Promote the accounting profession and CPA credential to students and influencers. Provide education on career opportunities as a CPA.

Committee meets ~10 times per year for one hour.

The subcommittee chair for the High School Accounting Opportunities Experience (AOE) subcommittee acts as the main connection between the subcommittee and the larger ISCPA Career Awareness Committee. They ensure that updates, plans, and needs from the subcommittee are communicated clearly to the main committee and vice versa. The liaison guides the subcommittee in organizing November’s Accounting Opportunities Experience (AOE) presentations, helping ensure we have volunteers, and developing effective messaging for high school students. They help secure resources and support to make these events and presentations successful. Overall, the subcommittee goal is to inspire high school students to explore accounting careers.

The subcommittee chair for the Community Colleges subcommittee serves as the primary connection between the subcommittee and the larger ISCPA Career Awareness Committee. They ensure clear communication by sharing updates, progress, and needs of Iowa’s community colleges. The chair helps the subcommittee stay aligned with the organization’s overall goals and provides guidance on planning events, outreach, and student support initiatives. They also help secure resources, such as materials for career fairs, mentorship opportunities, and educational pathways for community college students pursuing accounting.

The subcommittee chair for the Four-Year Colleges and Universities subcommittee serves as the main connection between the subcommittee and the larger ISCPA Career Awareness Committee. The subcommittee helps coordinate CPA panels, class presentations, career fairs, and mentorship opportunities, ensuring events run smoothly. They assist in securing resources and support to enhance student engagement and career readiness initiatives. Overall, the chair and board liaison ensure the subcommittee is well-supported and effective in connecting with four-year college accounting students.

The subcommittee chair for the High School Accounting Showcase subcommittee serves as the primary link between the subcommittee and the larger Career Awareness committee. They ensure that updates, plans, and needs from the subcommittee are communicated clearly to the main committee and that guidance from the main committee reaches the subcommittee. The High School Accounting Showcase subcommittee members provide support in organizing the events, coordinating volunteers, and shaping the structure and content of the case. They help secure resources, such as materials, speakers, to ensure the successful execution of events. Overall, the goal of the subcommittee is to maximize impact on high school students exploring accounting careers.

Serve as a resource for members serving or employed in the financial services arena.

Encourage excellence in performance of professional services related to auditing and accounting for governmental units. Work with appropriate regulatory bodies. Provide relevant educational opportunities.

Provide a forum and relevant educational opportunities for members in the insurance industry.

Help build and sustain the foundation by communicating how it supports the future and vitality of the profession to potential supporters.

Assist in planning the annual Iowa CPAs Month of Service event in September.

Assist in the formulation and execution of ISCPA legislative policies as authorized by the board of directors. Provide financial support to candidates for the Iowa Legislature through the Iowa CPA Political Action Committee (ICPA/PAC).

ISCPA’s Mid-Career Professionals Resource Group is tailored to meet the unique needs of members navigating the complexities of the mid-career stage. This initiative provides a supportive platform for networking, skill development, and mentorship opportunities, empowering mid-career professionals to thrive and advance in their careers within the CPA profession.

Serve as a resource for members serving or employed in nonprofit organizations. Analyze and recommend educational opportunities in not-for-profit accounting, auditing, governance, compliance and taxation.

Offer technical assistance to members and keep them informed of significant changes in taxation laws. Increase public understanding of CPA’s specialized competence in the taxation field.

ISCPA’s Working Parents Resource Group is designed to support members balancing their professional careers with parenting responsibilities. This group provides a platform for sharing strategies, networking opportunities, and tailored resources to help working parents thrive in both their personal and professional lives.