VSCPA Financial Fitness Workshops
The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) launched a financial literacy workshop series for women in June 2005, and expanded the workshops to all consumers in 2006. These FREE seminars are designed to address financial issues people face in their professional and personal lives, and are led by Virginia certified public accountants (CPA). Participants hear tips and tools to get their finances in shape, including topics like budgeting, saving, credit, retirement planning, estate planning and more.
To reserve your seat, please register as soon as possible! Use the links below or call the VSCPA Education Team at (800) 341-8189.
Understanding Nonprofit Finances: Effective Accounting & Business Practices for Organizations
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: University of Fairfax, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite G-100 (West Lobby), Vienna, Va.
Discussion leader: James Cole, CPA, Masonic Home of Virginia
Register online now!
This seminar examines basic accounting and financial issues for nonprofits, including IRS concerns, fundraising, budget practices, financial reporting, enhancing management, improving the effectiveness of boards of directors and more. It is designed for nonprofit managers, staff and boards of directors.
Highlights:
- Better manage scarce resources
- Responsibly accept gifts
- Avoid scaring away donors
- Keep the IRS happy
- Avoid legal/regulatory problems
Exercise Your Financial Future
Virtual workshop: This workshop will take place via Internet and conference call. You will receive dial-in/login instructions in your confirmation e-mail a few days before the workshop.
Date: Wednesday, September 22
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Online
Discussion leader: Phil Umansky, CPA, Ph.D., Virginia Union University
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Get your finances into shape! Designed for all members of the general public, this workshop explores such topics as budgeting, saving, insurance strategies, retirement planning, money management, financial planning and more. Find out what you need to be doing today to secure your finances tomorrow.
Through community outreach and education, the VSCPA 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 topics related to money management and fiscal responsibility.
