Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions
Become a VSCPA volunteer! Did you know? 86% of hiring managers cite involvement in industry or trade associations as beneficial to an employee's career. (According to a May 2005 study by Accountemps) Advance YOUR career by becoming a VSCPA volunteer today. Search the following comprehensive list of VSCPA volunteer opportunities to find the activities that best suit you. Then click here to sign up. Or click here for a current roster of select committees and task forces.
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Accounting & Auditing Conference Task Force This Task Force develops schedules, outlines session topics and selects speakers for the VSCPA's annual Accounting & Auditing Conferences. One conference is held in Roanoke in September and the other in the Tidewater area in November. The Task Force holds a conference call in January. Members who have attended the Accounting & Auditing Conference in the past are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the 2009 conferences.
Government & Nonprofit Conference Task Force This Task Force develops schedules, outlines session topics and selects speakers for the VSCPA's annual Government & Nonprofit Conference. Planning begins in late summer and continues through the date of the event. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting. The Task Force may continue to meet on an as-needed basis. Members with in-depth knowledge of government and nonprofit accounting who have attended the Government & Nonprofit Conference in the past are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the April 2009 conference.
Industry Conference Task Force This Task Force develops schedules, outlines session topics and selects speakers for the VSCPA's annual Industry Conference. Planning begins in late summer and continues through the date of the event. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting. The Task Force may continue to meet on an as-needed basis. Members with in-depth knowledge of industry accounting who have attended the Industry Conference in the past are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the May 2009 conference.
Professional Development Conference Task Force This Task Force develops schedules, outlines session topics and selects speakers for the VSCPA's annual Professional Development Conference. Planning begins in late summer and continues through the date of the event in September. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting. The Task Force may continue to meet on an as-needed basis. Members with in-depth knowledge in any accounting or tax area who have attended the Professional Development Conference in the past are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the 2009 conference.
Key Person Network Volunteers communicate VSCPA positions to legislators and government officials on key issues while maintaining relationships with legislators, acting as a resource on legislation, reporting upcoming issues to the VSCPA and occasionally attending fund raisers and events. The VSCPA provides resources and free training. Your time commitment depends on the legislative issues.
Legislators' Tax Guide Task Force
Tax Advisory Task Force In preparation for the tax commissioner's semiannual meeting, this Task Force seeks feedback from VSCPA members on tax issues and provides information to the VSCPA on tax issues and legislation. This Task Force also conducts policy analysis and makes recommendations to the VSCPA Board of Directors on regulatory and legislative issues. Expect two face-to-face meetings in Richmond and up to four conference calls. This is an extremely small and highly selective Task Force. Only fellow members with the most advanced levels of tax expertise will be added.
Legislation Review Task Force In preparation for the annual legislative session, this Task Force works with VSCPA staff to review all proposed legislation and identify a comprehensive list of bills that could affect or involve Virginia CPAs. The Task Force will meet via e-mail and conference call, as needed, prior to session convening in January. The Task Force may continue to meet during session on an as-needed basis.
Audit Committee
Board of Directors The Board of Directors is the VSCPA's governing body. The VSCPA Nominations Committee, composed of current and former elected officers, submits a ballot to the VSCPA membership at its annual business meeting for a slate of directors and officers to be elected to the Board. When members are nominated, the Nominations Committee looks at prior volunteer service to the VSCPA as one of its major considerations as it develops its slate of nominees. Please note: selecting Board of Directors does not constitute a nomination. The VSCPA staff will contact you regarding the nomination process.
Educational Foundation Board of Directors The VSCPA Educational Foundation Board of Directors is the Foundation's governing body, and is responsible for fund raising, developing scholarships and awards and ensuring the continued success of the Foundation. The VSCPA Board of Directors selects additional members of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors. Please note: selecting Educational Foundation Board of Directors does not constitute a nomination. The VSCPA staff will contact you regarding the nomination process.
Centennial Task Force The VSCPA turns 100 in 2009, and members will be at the center of the celebration. The Centennial Task Force will work together with the VSCPA staff to develop events, publications and other programs to commemorate the VSCPA's 100th anniversary. The Task Force will determine their responsibilities at their first meeting, but volunteers should anticipate participating in activities like raising funds and developing member support for the centennial. If selected, Task Force members will be expected to serve through 2009. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting in Richmond and at least one follow-up meeting via conference call in the first year. Subsequent years will probably require an increased number of meetings.
Editorial Task Force Through Disclosures, the VSCPA's bimonthly magazine, the Editorial Task Force provides Virginia CPAs with professional and technical guidance, updates on state and national issues affecting CPAs and other information of educational and/or professional value. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting and one or more follow-up meetings via conference call. Most meeting activity takes place between August and January. Every Task Force member is expected to submit one article during his or her term. Task Force members must be willing to suggest content and article ideas, submit content and articles, help determine ways to receive more member feedback and provide assistance to the managing editor as needed.
Members in Industry Task Force This Task Force evaluates the products and services provided to VSCPA members in industry and recommends changes to the suite of benefits to enhance retention among this membership segment. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting in Richmond and up to four conference calls. Members employed in industry are preferred for selection.
Membership Task Force Help the VSCPA continue to grow by volunteering for the Membership Task Force. The Task Force's primary objectives are to analyze membership trends and ratios, work with VSCPA staff to suggest changes to membership policies and procedures and implement strategies to help the VSCPA recruit and retain members. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting in Richmond and at least two conference calls.
New & Young Professionals Task Force This Task Force designs programs and networking events for the state's young CPAs and addresses early career issues. Past projects include the development of a Young Professionals Forum series of CPE and networking events, as well as the implementation of a CPA Inauguration. Expect at least one face-to-face meeting in Richmond and up to four conference calls. Members who are 35 years old and younger are preferred for selection.
VSCPA Protégé Help a new VSCPA member feel connected by guiding them through their first year of membership. Your time commitment will vary based on how often the new member wants to meet or talk. Fellow members with at least one year of membership are preferred for selection.
Accounting & Assurance Advisory Task Force This Task Force responds to exposure drafts and alerts the VSCPA staff to important changes in accounting and auditing regulations or interpretations. The number of meetings and time commitment depend upon the level of activity in the accounting and auditing environment. Meetings are held via conference call. Members who have expertise in accounting and auditing and who can quickly respond to exposure drafts and other requests for information are preferred for selection.
Government Accounting & Auditing Advisory Task Force This Task Force responds to exposure drafts and alerts the VSCPA staff to important changes in governmental accounting and auditing regulations or interpretations. The level of activity in the governmental accounting and auditing environment determines the number of meetings and time commitment. Meetings are held via conference call. Members who have expertise in governmental accounting and auditing and who can quickly respond to exposure drafts and other requests for information are preferred for selection.
Peer Review Committee This Committee oversees the peer reviews administered and performed in Virginia and the District of Columbia, evaluates the results of the reviews and the need for corrective actions and determines the need for (and carries out) monitoring procedures with respect to the completion of those corrective actions. Expect four face-to-face meetings in Richmond. Volunteers for this Committee must be active peer reviewers with the AICPA.
Professional Ethics Committee This Committee investigates potential disciplinary matters involving members and arbitrates professional or ethical differences between VSCPA members. Responsibilities include investigating, initiating and conducting prosecutions before the Joint Trial Board. Expect four face-to-face meetings in Richmond. Because of its high visibility and importance, this is a highly selective volunteer opportunity; members with previous experience in ethics matters and no history of ethics violations are preferred for selection. In addition, peer references, recommendations and a criminal background check may be requested.
Financial Fitness Day Volunteers
Nonprofit Pro Bono Assistance Program The VSCPA matches Virginia nonprofit organizations in need of financial assistance with members who want to get involved in their communities. VSCPA members interested in offering pro bono services (advice and financial guidance on financial literacy topics, including auditing, boards of directors service, general volunteer work, tax planning, etc.) will be notified of new opportunities in their area. The volunteer and the requesting organization determine the time commitment.
Speakers Bureau When you volunteer for the Speakers Bureau, the VSCPA adds your name to a database of potential speakers based upon your area(s) of expertise. You then serve as a contact for speaking engagements at VSCPA chapters, VSCPA member companies/firms, CPE events, nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, corporations, etc. The VSCPA strives to accommodate each speaker's requests (time, venue and topic) and provides materials and/or staff support as needed. Speeches, brochures, articles and presentation materials are available at no charge. The volunteer and the requesting organization determine the time commitment.
Tax Season Public Service Events Use your specialized tax knowledge to help the public during tax season. The VSCPA provides several pro bono opportunities for CPAs to answer taxpayers' questions about form preparations, deductions, tax tips and other issues. Each opportunity requires only a small time commitment. Select from the programs below: NBC-12 Tax Call-In Show One of the first on-air programs staffed exclusively by VSCPA members, the NBC-12 Tax Call-In Show in Richmond allows CPA volunteers to answer phone calls from viewers and give free advice during the evening news broadcast. This live call-in is held every Wednesday night during tax season from 5-6:30 p.m. Fellow members with an expertise in tax may volunteer for one evening or as many as they like. The VSCPA also encourages CPA firms to select a date for your staff to man the phones.
The VATaxHelp.com Web site offers tax and financial planning information and resources, and a way for the public to get their state and federal tax questions answered by a CPA during tax season. Fellow members with expertise in tax provide free advice by answering e-mail questions forwarded to them by the VSCPA. Volunteers can expect to answer two to four e-mails throughout the program. This program runs from January 31 through April 8, and participants are expected to answer questions within three business days.
WBRA Tax Help The WBRA Tax Help annual event, held in February on Blue Ridge Public Television (WBRA) in Roanoke, combines a tax call-in with a lively panel discussion. Volunteers man the telephones and participate in a live interview during the one-hour broadcast. Fellow members with an expertise in taxation and experience in public speaking or on-air television interviews are preferred for selection.
WVTF News Radio Tax Call-In In February, a live tax interview is broadcast over the airwaves of the WVTF Public Radio Station in Roanoke. During this annual event, VSCPA members field calls from WVTF listeners and provide answers to on-air tax questions during the evening broadcast. Fellow members with an expertise in taxation and experience in public speaking or on-air radio interviews are preferred for selection.
Virginia Disaster Recovery Help Program VSCPA members help businesses and individuals recover from the financial and tax consequences of natural disasters. Volunteers provide free financial and tax advice to businesses and individuals requesting assistance. The amount of time required depends upon the number of requests for assistance and their complexity.
Virginia Military Tax Help Program The VSCPA supports military personnel in combat zones by offering free financial and tax assistance to Virginia-based members of the U.S. armed forces. Through the Virginia Military Tax Help Program, licensed Virginia CPAs help qualified military personnel understand tax filing extensions and other exclusions available to them from the IRS and Virginia Department of Taxation. The amount of time required depends upon the number of requests for assistance and their complexity. This program will remain active as long as there are U.S. military serving in combat zones.
CPA Connection Mentoring Program
Educators' Symposium Task Force The Educators' Symposium is a one-day conference designed to foster communication between accounting educators at Virginia's colleges and universities while providing a forum to discuss current topics, future trends and share ideas on accounting education. The Task Force develops the Educators' Symposium agenda and brainstorms potential speakers. Expect two to three meetings via conference call. Educators and members with an interest in accounting education are preferred for selection. If selected, you will help plan the 2009 symposium.
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