About the VSCPA: History and Membership

History

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing the success of all Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and their profession by communicating information and vision, promoting professionalism and advocating members' interests.

Founded in 1909, VSCPA membership consists of more than 8,000 individual CPAs who actively work in public accounting, private industry, government agencies or in educational institutions. The VSCPA office, called the Richmond CPA Center, is located in the Innsbrook Corporate Center in the West End of Richmond.

The VSCPA serves as a central source of information for its members, offering education programs and representing the interests of CPAs before both state and federal agencies and legislators. The VSCPA also works to enhance and promote the image of the CPA with the general public, media, legislators, educators and students.

The VSCPA has 10 chapters across the state that offer networking, professional education and other opportunities to get involved on the local level. Chapter membership is voluntary and allows a CPA to be active within his/her community. Each chapter has its own dues structure and, in this respect, is independent of the VSCPA.

At the national level, CPAs can belong to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey and Washington D.C. Each state also has its own society/organization independent of the AICPA. CPAs can choose to belong to the AICPA and/or the VSCPA, but it is not a mandatory requirement.

Membership

Membership Profile
8,000 members
37% female
63% male

Areas of Practice
47.5% public accounting
33.6% general industry
5% government
2.1% education

Specific Business
0.4% Agribusiness
1.8% Business Services
1.5% Construction
2.6% Consulting
2.1% Educational Institutions
0.6% Entertainment/Hospitality
0.3% Extractive
0.5% Financial Institution
3.2% Financial Services
1.7% Federal Government
1.9% Local Government
1.1% State Government
2.4% Healthcare
1.1% Insurance
1.1% Legal
22.3% Local Firm — Multiple Owners
1.2% Media/Publishing
1.9% Miscellaneous
6.4% National Firm
2.3% Nonprofit Association
1.3% Real Estate
7.7% Regional Firm
2.1% Retail
0.2% Search Firm/Recruiter
2.3% Technology
0.7% Telecommunications
0.9% Transportation
0.5% Utilities
1.1% Wholesale

General Positions
0.3% Analyst
0.5% Attorney
5.2% Auditor
2.8% Consultant
8% Controller
3.3% Director
0.8% Faculty
10.7% General Partner
11.6% Manager
1.9% Managing Partner
7.4% Officer
3.4% President
4.8% Retired
8.2% Sole Proprietor
8.6% Staff
0.3% Supervisor
1.4% Vice President

Source of Income
Dues paid by voluntary memberships.

Mission
To enhance the success of all CPAs and their profession by communicating information and vision; promoting professionalism; and advocating members interests.

10 Chapters
Battlefield
Blue Ridge
Central Virginia
Highlands
Northern
Piedmont
Richmond
Roanoke
Tidewater
Thomas Jefferson

Code of Ethics
CPAs are bound by a strict Code of Professional Conduct to promote a high standard of professionalism and give the public a basis for confidence in the services rendered by CPAs.

National
The American Institute of CPAs is the corresponding organization at the national level. Close cooperation exists between the state and national organizations.

Staff President and Staff
Thomas M. Berry Jr., CAE, 25-member staff

Headquarters Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620
4309 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (800) 733-8272 Fax: (804) 273-1741

The CPA is a trusted resource; today's public accounting profession touches virtually every area of business and personal finance. In addition, CPAs provide an impressive variety of other services to many industries. Here is a non-exclusive list of services where CPAs can apply their expertise.

To be put in touch with one of our members or to discuss these topics or any others, call the Society contact listed below.

Advice to small businesses Technological services and consulting Personal financial planning Management advisory services Accounting for specialized industries

Litigation support services Retirement and estate planning Auditing and financial statements Employee benefits consulting Tax planning and preparation

Contact:
Communications Director Tina Lambert
Virginia Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 4620
Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620
Phone: (800) 733-8272
Fax: (804) 273-1741
E-mail: tlambert@vscpa.com