VSCPA Offers Financial Literacy Workshop for Young Professionals

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is pleased to partner with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s Helping Young Professionals Engage (HYPE) program to offer a financial literacy workshop for young Richmond professionals entitled "Save Young, Win Big." This seminar is designed to address money management issues young professionals face in their careers and personal lives. Led by a local certified public accountant (CPA) and VSCPA member Phil Umansky, CPA, Ph.D., this event is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in Richmond.

Here are the details:

• Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 
• Time: 6 – 8 p.m. 
• Location: Richmond CPA Center, 4309 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 (in Innsbrook) 
• Cost: $10 
• Discussion leader: Phil Umansky, CPA, Ph.D., Virginia Union University 
• Highlights: Lay the groundwork for a lifetime of financial fitness by attending this informative workshop! Designed especially for young professionals (ages 35 and under), this workshop explores budgeting, consumer credit, career planning, student loans, buying your first home, insurance strategies, saving, investing and tax planning. Over 35, but still want to attend? No problem — we also welcome the young at heart!
• Registration: Register online at www.hyperichmond.com or call (804) 783-9368

The VSCPA offers consumer workshops year-round, as well as a wealth of other money management programs and resources, as part of its award-winning Financial Fitness program (www.FinancialFitness.org). Through community outreach and education, the Financial Fitness campaign is part of a national effort of the CPA profession to educate and increase knowledge of Virginians and all Americans — from school children to retirees — on money management and fiscal responsibility topics.

Space is limited. Visit the HYPE Web site www.hyperichmond.com to register online or call (804) 783-9368.

For more information on the VSCPA Financial Fitness initiative or to request a CPA to speak on financial literacy topics to your organization, please visit www.FinancialFitness.org or contact VSCPA Media & Public Relations Specialist Shawnte Reynolds at sreynolds@vscpa.com or (800) 733-8272.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing the success of CPAs. Founded in 1909, the VSCPA has approximately 8,300 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. For more information, please visit the Press Room on the VSCPA Web site at www.vscpa.com, e-mail vscpa@vscpa.com or call (800) 733-8272. To search for a CPA in your geographic region, visit www.FinancialFitness.org and click on “Find a CPA.”