About Us
The Cincinnati Women's Society of Certified Public Accountants (CWSCPA) is the premier professional organization for CPAs in the Greater Cincinnati Metro area. The purpose of the CWSCPA is to promote the study of accountancy and applicable laws, provide continuing professional education, maintain high ethical and work standards, and provide information about accounting issues to the membership and the public. Membership of the CWSCPA is comprised of professionals in public practice, industry, government, and education.
 CPAs are integral to the socio-economic fabric of our city. In addition to serving as independent and objective advisors to individuals and businesses, they are active as volunteers in their communities, providing their expertise gratis to myriad charities, causes, civic groups, foundations, and other not-for profit organizations. We are dedicated to improving the accounting, tax, management, auditing, and other professional services provided by our members to their clients, employers, and the public. To this end, we are responsive to our members and to their clients. In all matters, our integrity as an organization and as individual members will be foremost.
The vision for the future of the profession has been defined, and now it is time to implement strategies that align the CWSCPA's programs and activities to help members integrate the vision into their own firms, businesses, and organizations. One role of any association is to provide opportunities for its members to interact with each other. Through volunteer opportunities, networking, conferences, this Internet site and other programs, the CWSCPA fosters involvement in activities that allow members to communicate at various levels.
CWSCPA Profile
The CWSCPA is a unique organization that promotes the interests of women in the accounting profession. The CWSCPA recognizes the need for women like you to grow professionally and to sharpen and define your skills. The CWSCPA fosters a comfortable environment where friendships may be formed and careers advanced through networking and the use of mentors.
The CWSCPA was formed in 1980 as an independent organization by a group of women CPAs dedicated to the development of its members through quality programming. Today, CWSCPA strives to be a professional organization that is a valuable resource to its members and to the community, which it is committed to:
Fostering the Professional Development of its Members...by encouraging leadership and organizational learning through committee and executive level participation and by providing quality programming to its members;
Providing Networking Opportunities for Women Professionals...by promoting the interests of women CPAs and other women professionals and entrepreneurs in the business community, by facilitating opportunities for sharing of information with other leaders in the business community and by providing a voluntary career placement service;
Raising Awareness of Women's Issues...by sponsoring programming aimed at topics of interest to women professionals by promoting educational opportunities for nontraditional female college students and by focusing philanthropic activities on the needs of women;
Although membership is comprised of female Certified Public Accountants, the organization strongly encourages and supports guest attendance at business meetings and other functions in order to enhance networking opportunities and promote discussion and exchange of information.
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CWSCPA Mission Statement
Founded in 1980, the CWSCPA is dedicated to the development of its members by fulfilling the organizational, educational and network needs of its members by specializing in Leadership, Consulting Skills and Strategies!
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CWSCPA Committees
Help Build a better profession through active participation on a Committee. Committees are concerned with issues affecting members in public practice, private industry, government and education.
Accounting and Auditing
To further the development and recognition of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, and auditing procedures and to improve members understanding and compliance.
Continuing Professional Education
To enable the members of the CWSCPA to develop and maintain high standards of competence by providing a variety of high quality, educational opportunities on a timely basis in convenient locations, and at a fair price.
Ethics and Arbitration
To maintain high ethical standards for the profession and to interpret, publicize and enforce the Code of Ethics.
Legislative
To recommend legislative policies and goals to the Board of Directors and the State Board of Public Accountancy; take necessary actions to achieve programs approved by the Board; maintain constant liaison with members of the legislature.
Management of An Accounting Practice
To aid members in improving their ability to deal with the management of their practice.
Nominations
To insure the continued growth of the CWSCPA through the nomination of members for leadership positions within the ASCPA.
Relations With Education
To improve and maintain regular channels of communication with administrators, teachers and students of local educational institutions. To stimulate interest in the accounting profession among elementary through high school, community college and college students. To promote the cooperation between educational institutions and the CWSCPA in training accounting professionals who are well equipped to meet the requirements of Ohio employers.
Taxation
To assist members in maintaining and expanding their professional competence, to maintain liaison with members of Congress, the Ohio legislature, the Internal Revenue Service, appropriate state and local taxing authorities and the AICPA Federal Taxation Division to work for needed reforms in tax legislation, and to review existing and proposed legislation and regulations and initiate action as required.
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Public Relation Goals of the CWSCPA
Through the years, CWSCPA members, both individually and as a group, have volunteered in their communities in a variety of ways, from serving as treasurers on the boards of non-profit organizations to offering their expertise and assistance to non-profit agencies. CWSCPA strongly encourages member participation in public relations and public service programs which benefit their community, enhance the CPA's image and build an understanding of the services that CPAs provide.
Some of the objectives of the CWSCPA public relations efforts are to enhance the image of the CPA profession by promoting the full range of CPA capabilities and value to both external and internal audiences; to position the CWSCPA as the premier organization for female CPAs in the Greater Cincinnati area and an advocate for the public interest; and to provide public relations support to state CPA societies.
Community Service
The Community Service Program at CWSCPA provides a variety of service opportunities - from one day events, to year-long projects, to funded opportunities through an application process, to structured service learning projects. Community service also happens in a wide variety of venues. In general, community service projects are member-initiated and provide rich opportunities for learning and partnership.
The emphasis is on developing community awareness and concern, a sense of responsibility, and the skills and attitudes needed to make effective contributions to society. Community Service is GIVING, not receiving.
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CWSCPA Scholarship Awards
The CWSCPA offers a $1500 one-time college scholarship to high school seniors. Eligible candidates must reside within the Greater Cincinnati metro area. Please mail applications and letters of reference to:
CWSCPA
P.O. Box 2302
Cincinnati, Ohio 45201
Deadline for applications and all other required materials is April 15, 2004. Any applications postmarked after this date will not be considered. Those applicants selected for interviews will be notified in early May.
To apply, please print out the forms below, complete, and mail to the above address. Remember all applications and other required materials are due April 15, 2004.
Download the Application
Download the Recommendation Form
Download the Parents Financial Statement Form
Include a copy of your most recent high school transcript. The forms are in Adobe Acrobat format and may require the plug-in. This program is from a free and secure site. It takes only a few moments to download.
The CWSCPA Board thanks you for your interest.
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