Networking
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VSCPA exists to help you thrive by connecting you with other professionals both online and across Virginia with our in-person networking events and peer groups. So whether you're looking to brainstorm with other small practitioners or play pickleball, we've got what you're looking for.
- In-Person Networking Events
- Corporate Peer Group
- Women's Learning Exchange
- Small Practitioner Peer Group
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55th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Conference
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Roanoke
17.00 Credits
Member Price: $640
Join us for the most popular CPA conference of the year! You'll receive updates in auditing, tax, fraud, accounting, technology and more. By attending in person, you get the benefit of face-to-face interaction with other accounting professionals. Plus, ask your questions live and get answers in real-time. Join us for the 55th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Conference in Roanoke — the premier event for CPAs and accounting professionals. Stay ahead of the curve with essential updates in auditing, tax, fraud, accounting, technology and more. Connect face-to-face with peers and industry experts, and engage in dynamic discussions where you can ask your questions live and receive real-time insights that will help in your day-to-day practice. All attendees will need to have a laptop, smartphone or tablet with you to record your CPE credits. In-person registrations are subject to a $100 fee if you choose to transfer to the online option within two weeks of the in-person event. Hotel Roanoke AccommodationsRate: $189/single/double before Sept. 5, 2025 — Click here to reserve your room online.Reservations phone: (540) 985-5900Parking: Self-parking is $12/day or $18/night. Valet: $20/day or $28/night. Delivery Method: Group-live CPE Credit: Accounting, Auditing Program Level: Update
Sweat Equity — Invest in your health and your career
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Richmond
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $15
Trade in your spreadsheets for sweat and join fellow accounting professionals for an energizing F45 resistance workout! In just 45 minutes, you’ll combine the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training and functional movements designed to build muscle, increase bone density and boost overall strength.This resistance-focused class will help you develop a solid base of functional strength while burning calories. This class is designed for all levels of fitness and every move can be modified, allowing you to work at your own pace. The most exciting part? It'll be led by one of your fellow VSCPA members, Brandon Pope, CPA. Get ready to strengthen your body, connect with your peers and leave feeling empowered, energized and ready to tackle anything — whether it’s a deadline or a deadlift.
Government Contracting Conference
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Vienna
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $334
By attending this conference, you will gain the latest insights on current trends and hot topics from leaders of the contracting sector. Their deep experience in this industry will help you to navigate the changes happening in the sector, and hearing the experiences and practical guidance from your peers in this community means more now than ever before. At this conference, we will offer 8 CPE credits on topics ranging from industry wide updates to CFO panels offering insight gleaned from their unique experiences. This is an event like no other, brought to you by leaders in the Federal contracting space. This event is brought to you in partnership with the Greater Washington Society of CPAs (GWSCPA).
Beachside Brews and Business Banter
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Virginia Beach
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $20
Connect with fellow CPAs over craft beer, and great conversation at Back Bay Brewing Company! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking at a local brewery where you can expand your professional circle, reconnect with peers or just unwind after a busy week. We can’t wait to see you there! When: September 25, 4–6 p.m. Where: Back Bay Brewing CompanyWhat’s Included: One complimentary drink and various appetizers.CPE: This event does not include CPE.
Happy Hour at Hotel Roanoke: Your Evening of Networking
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Roanoke
0.00 Credits
We know how important relationships are to not only your personal life but also your professional. That's why the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) has partnered with our Roanoke chapter to host a networking evening in conjunction with our Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Conference.Enjoy a lovely evening at Hotel Roanoke over drinks and appetizers. You'll make meaningful connections with your fellow VSCPA members to help you flourish in your career — because it's not just about what you know but who you know. We can't wait to see you there!When: Sept. 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Where: Hotel Roanoke How much: $0 for members | $25 for nonmembers What's included: Two complimentary drink and various appetizers. CPE: This event does not include CPE.
The VSCPA’s Corporate Accounting Networking Group is a space for professionals in corporate finance to connect, listen and learn in a trusted environment. Join our roundtable conversations on key business topics to share insights, discuss solutions and expand your professional network while tackling industry challenges.
Corporate Accounting Networking Group Series
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Online
0.00 Credits
Get ready to tackle real challenges, swap ideas and build connections that elevate your impact. The VSCPA Corporate Peer Learning Group is back for a new year — and registration is now open! The VSCPA’s Corporate Accounting Networking Group is a space for professionals in corporate finance to connect, pose your business challenges in a safe environment, and find meaningful solutions from your peers. Over the course of an hour, we'll talk about hot topic issues, fresh strategies, current trends, all while creating intentional relationships with your peers. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more! Jan. 14 March 26
Corporate Accounting Networking Group Series
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Online
0.00 Credits
Get ready to tackle real challenges, swap ideas and build connections that elevate your impact. The VSCPA Corporate Peer Learning Group is back for a new year — and registration is now open! The VSCPA’s Corporate Accounting Networking Group is a space for professionals in corporate finance to connect, pose your business challenges in a safe environment, and find meaningful solutions from your peers. Over the course of an hour, we'll talk about hot topic issues, fresh strategies, current trends, all while creating intentional relationships with your peers. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more! Future session: March 26
Corporate Accounting Networking Group Series
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Online
0.00 Credits
Get ready to tackle real challenges, swap ideas and build connections that elevate your impact. The VSCPA Corporate Peer Learning Group is back for a new year — and registration is now open! The VSCPA’s Corporate Accounting Networking Group is a space for professionals in corporate finance to connect, pose your business challenges in a safe environment, and find meaningful solutions from your peers. Over the course of an hour, we'll talk about hot topic issues, fresh strategies, current trends, all while creating intentional relationships with your peers. Must be a VSCPA member to register. Not a member? Join today and gain exclusive benefits, like 30+ hours of free CPE, critical advocacy, networking events and more!
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The VSCPA’s Women’s Learning Exchange is a peer-driven forum where women in the profession — at any career level and from any business type — can connect through roundtable-style conversation, share experiences around relevant topics, and discover dynamic solutions from each other.
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Women's Sip & Social
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Richmond
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $35
Raise a glass and connect with inspiring women in the CPA profession at our Women’s Sip & Social, hosted by our Women’s Learning Exchange Steering Committee! Enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation, networking and shared stories over wine and light bites. Whether you’re here to build new connections, strengthen existing ones, or simply unwind with great company, this event is all about creating meaningful relationships in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Women's Learning Exchange: Reconciling Worth — Moving Beyond the Wound of Self Sacrifice
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Women in accounting know how to reconcile numbers. What about reconciling their own self-worth? Get the tools you need to heal the hidden costs of self-sacrifice, shifting women from over-giving to empowered leadership that multiplies impact without diminishing their value. After all, when you reconcile your own worth, everything else comes into balance. The Women’s Learning Exchange is a virtual series designed to inspire, empower and unite women in the CPA profession. Each interactive, one-hour session kicks off with a featured speaker diving into a topic centered on female empowerment — from navigating career challenges to building confidence and creating impact. But this isn’t just about listening — it’s about exchanging. In the second half of each session, you’ll join small breakout groups for guided discussions that invite honest conversation, shared insights and mutual support. It’s a space to learn from your peers, grow both personally and professionally, and build lasting camaraderie with women who understand your journey. To get the most out of the experience, please have your camera on and so you can fully engage in the conversation.
Women's Learning Exchange: From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: 4 Steps to Reconnect with Your Authentic Self
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The Women’s Learning Exchange is a virtual series designed to inspire, empower and unite women in the CPA profession. Each interactive, one-hour session begins with a featured speaker exploring a topic related to female empowerment — from navigating career transitions to building confidence and creating meaningful impact.But this isn’t just about listening — it’s about exchanging. In the second half of each session, you'll join small breakout groups for guided discussions that invite honest conversation, shared insights and peer support. It’s a space to learn from each other, grow both personally and professionally, and build lasting camaraderie with women who understand your journey. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Designing a career and life you love is a radical act of bravery – one that challenges you to step into your authentic talents, claim your gifts, and make yourself increasingly visible. Along the way, you inevitably face challenges that can knock you off balance and leave you spiraling in self-doubt – questioning your skills, your future and even your worth. Not only is this counter-productive to you sharing your gifts with the world, but over time it erodes your sense of confidence and self-trust.In this practical and interactive workshop, you'll learn four key steps to tap into your inner wisdom, discern what's right for you, take aligned action and learn to trust yourself along the way.
Women's Learning Exchange: 2026 International Women's Day
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re coming together to celebrate and explore how to uplift ourselves and others, amplify diverse voices and continue pushing the profession — and the world — forward. The Women’s Learning Exchange is a virtual series designed to inspire, empower and unite women in the CPA profession. Each interactive, one-hour session begins with a featured speaker exploring a topic related to female empowerment — from navigating career transitions to building confidence and creating meaningful impact.But this isn’t just about listening — it’s about exchanging. In the second half of each session, you'll join small breakout groups for guided discussions that invite honest conversation, shared insights and peer support. It’s a space to learn from each other, grow both personally and professionally, and build lasting camaraderie with women who understand your journey.
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The VSCPA’s Small Practitioners Networking Group is a space for leaders in firms with 30 or fewer employees to connect, listen and learn in a trusted environment. Join our roundtable conversations on key business topics to share insights, discuss solutions and expand your professional network while tackling industry challenges.
Launching this Fall at our 55th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Conference
Join us at Hotel Roanoke at 7 a.m. on Sept. 30 for an exclusive Small Business Practitioner's Networking Breakfast. We'll exchange ideas, share pain points, and get meaningful support from your peers.
You must register for the conference to attend.
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