Member Programs Volunteer Opportunities
IRS Disaster Response
Consider volunteering for the IRS Disaster volunteer program if you have tax expertise. Volunteers will receive a notice from the MNCPA if a tax assistance location is set up by the IRS or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in our area. Volunteers will help disaster victims prepare and file amended and delinquent returns and casualty losses. Some training may be required for volunteers before working in a recovery center. This is often only 1-2 hours and in some cases has been done online.
Time commitment: 1-5 hours
Leadership Summit
This members-only MNCPA event will gather CPAs who represent the future leadership of the accounting profession. We will examine how the accounting profession—and the professionals in it—will evolve over the next several years and how today’s leaders can best motivate and mold the CPA leaders of tomorrow.
Visit www.mncpa.org/summit for the annual date.
Qualifications: Mid-level managers in public accounting and industry
Requirements: MNCPA member; must hold CPA certificate
Time commitment: 5 hours
Small Firm Round Tables
Join fellow MNCPA members in small firms for this networking opportunity. This group is ideal for sole proprietors and small firms 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 a small firm (1 – 10 CPAs) or sole proprietor
Time commitment: 5-9 hours
Student Conference
The Accounting and Auditing Student Conference is developed by a consortium of five accounting associations, including the MNCPA. The conference allows students to learn about career opportunities in accounting and provides employers a venue to meet new accounting graduates. Volunteer opportunities include sitting on the board of the planning committee or assisting staff the day of the conference.
Time commitment: 20 hours
Student Mentor Directory
Connect with college-level accounting students who are looking for career guidance and advice. Your name, position and years of experience are listed in an online directory, and students can reach out via email when questions arise. Common topics include accounting career paths, the CPA exam and interview prep.
Time commitment: Varies
Young Professionals Focus Group
The YPG Focus Group is designed to gather input from young professionals about programs, services and issues targeted at young professionals. Members of the focus group will be asked to provide input on everything from evaluating MNCPA publications and other offerings to questions or discussions about current issues impacting the CPA community. Communication is primarily via email.
Time commitment: 1-5 hours
Young Professionals Group Captain
The Young Professionals Group Captain program is designed to encourage participation in Young Professionals Group (YPG) events. The program awards points for each guest a captain brings to a YPG event. Captains accumulate points to earn incentives, and the top scorer is awarded a $500 Visa gift card.
Time commitment: Varies
Young Professionals Group Leadership Committee
The Young Professionals Group is comprised of emerging leaders in search of social, educational and networking opportunities. Its leadership committee plans events and strategies that help new accountants enter the profession successfully. The Committee also oversees the Young Professionals Group Captain program, which encourages CPAs to promote MNCPA events and educational programs at their firms.
Time commitment: 16-20 hours
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.
