The Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet
Cabinet members are "next generation" accountants. These are CPAs on the go, who will be hosting networking and social events throughout the state. While remaining quite focused on its goals, the Cabinet also believes that the CPA profession is only as engaging as you make it-and they have decided to make it fun! Apply today or tell your rising starts about the new SCACPA Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet. Because when you give an emerging leader the right tools to grow and succeed, you are building a stronger future for your profession.
Goals of the Cabinet
Our mission is four-fold:
- To increase membership and participation in SCACPA by providing young CPAs with networking and leadership development opportunities;
- To enhance the value of Association membership for young members;
- To inform the Association leadership about issues important to its young members; and
- To develop future leaders of the Association, the profession and the community.
Young CPAs (SCACPA members ages 35 and younger) represent more than 700 of our membership, nearly 19%.
Calling All Rising Stars!
The South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA) created the Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet to prepare young professionals for positions of leadership in the profession, the association, the community and the world. As young staff embark on their CPA career path, the Leadership Cabinet offers an enriching environment where participants learn new skills, access resources and shape ideas for the future. This unique two-year program combines in-person meetings, the opportunity to interact with CPAs across the state, and online shared experiences.Innovative Learning and Giving
The primary delivery mechanism of the Leadership Cabinet education will be through in-person meetings four times each year, with electronic communication in-between meetings. Over the course of the two-year program, members will have the opportunity to gather at CPA Day at the State House, the SCACPA Annual Summit & Membership Meeting and its own exclusive leadership retreat.
All Cabinet members will serve on one committee per year. Each program-oriented committee will provide at least one program for the general Young CPAs membership during the year.
Community Outreach
Continuing Professional Education
Promotions & Social Activities
Each member will serve a two-year term beginning May 1st. The target number of cabinet members is 20, with 10 cabinet
members rotating on and off each year. The Cabinet is a self-governing committee, subject to the policies established by the
Association's Board of Directors. The Cabinet includes six officers serving in one-year terms, a President; a Vice President of Community Service, CPE Seminars, Promotions, and Social Activities; and the SCACPA Board Liaison. The President serves on the Nominating/Selections Committee.
Who Should Apply?
Participants Will Receive
Volunteer leadership opportunities with SCACPA.
Access to a full spectrum of networking opportunities. Access to a full spectrum of networking opportunities.
Unique personal and professional development opportunities.
A pre- and post-cabinet leadership assessment.
A certificate upon completion of the program.
Ongoing recognition in SCACPA publications and at programs and events.
Cabinet members must be licensed and residing in South Carolina. The application requires a manager's signature and a resume attachment.
Participants Will Receive
Volunteer leadership opportunities with SCACPA.Access to a full spectrum of networking opportunities. Access to a full spectrum of networking opportunities.
Unique personal and professional development opportunities.
A pre- and post-cabinet leadership assessment.
A certificate upon completion of the program.
Ongoing recognition in SCACPA publications and at programs and events.
Dates
The Cabinet meets four times a year for a full day. Attendance at three of the four meetings is mandatory. Missing more than one meeting per year will result in a request to step down from the Cabinet. In some cases, there will be a Cabinet-sponsored networking event the night before a Cabinet meeting. Attendance at these and other social events is strongly encouraged.2011-2012 Meetings
This does not include various social/networking events that will be hosted locally, usually in major metropolitan areas across the state.
• May 5, 2011: CPE/Training
• May 4, 2011: CPA Day at the State House and New CPA Oath Ceremony
• Summer 2011: Cabinet Meeting and Leadership Training
• August 18-19, 2011 : Emerging Leaders Conference
• November 2011: CPA Summit, Tax Conference and New CPA Oath Ceremony
• November 202011: 2012-2013 Cabinet Application/Selection Process
• January 2012: Cabinet Meeting and Leadership Training
• April 2012: Meeting cycle repeats
• SCACPA Membership Events: Cabinet members are expected to attend the annual CPA Day at the State House and CPA Summit as well as the Professional Issues Update in their area (fall). Attendance at these events is strongly encouraged.