CPAs in Business & Industry Volunteer Opportunities
Controllers' Special Interest Section
Join fellow MNCPA members serving in controller roles for this networking opportunity. This group is ideal for controllers looking to grow their circle of peers and learn from the experiences and knowledge of others. Group dynamics and discussion topics are determined by the group, providing a loose format to meet needs of members. Participation is at the discretion of the individual.
Qualifications: MNCPA members working in controller or related capacity
Time commitment: 5-9 hours annually
To apply, contact:
membership@mncpa.org
Management & Business Advice Advisory Group
Members of this advisory group guide the MNCPA professional education team in selecting management CPE courses for the upcoming year. Qualified advisers make decisions about CPE attendance for themselves and their staff. They also help identify hot topics and trends in education for CPAs who work outside the public accounting environment in companies and organizations in Minnesota.
Time commitment: 4-5 hours
To apply, contact:
hjanssen@mncpa.org
Management and Business Advisors Conference Task Force
Task force consists of 12-15 MNCPA members who assist with the development of the conference agenda by identifying and selecting relevant topics and qualified speakers. Perks include building relationships with other MNCPA members who have a similar professional interest and receiving a complimentary conference registration.
Qualifications: 3+ years' leadership/management experience (i.e. CFO, controller, finance director) or 5+ years' experience providing business advisory services
Requirements: Participation in 3-4 meetings and performance of various conference duties, such as introduction of one or more speakers
Time commitment: 23-25 hours annually (includes conference attendance)
To apply, contact:
lkletscher@mncpa.org
MNCPA authors
Position yourself as a leader in the profession by sharing your knowledge with MNCPA members as an author of an article for an MNCPA publication. Articles may be used for the the MNCPA website, in MNCPA e-newsletters or in Footnote, the MNCPA member magazine published nine times each year. You may also contribute content to be used in MNCPA Perspectives, the MNCPA blog. Articles should have a focus on current developments, trends and issues affecting the accounting profession. Prospective authors work with MNCPA editors to develop an article idea, outline and content.
Time commitment: 1-5 hours
To apply, contact:
cbutler@mncpa.org
Reasons to volunteer
Here are three important business reasons you and your firm should be volunteering:
- Network. The most essential part of any business.
- Show your stuff. Volunteering and community service show potential customers the integrity of your company and demonstrates the quality of your work.
- Get attention. No better way to get positive PR exposure, and attracting new customers doesn’t hurt either.