Chapters are an integral part of SCACPA. Each regional chapter is an affiliate of the association, and exists to facilitate networking and educational opportunities tailored for its members.
Chapters play a vital role in the continuing recruitment of new members to the association. They also act as vehicles for developing relationships with area legislators, regulators, and other professionals. Every chapter is responsible to the association’s Board of Directors, and is included in the association’s annual financial audit.
As a member of SCACPA, you are invited to join one of our eight regional chapters. You are eligible to join the chapter in which you live or work, but you may only be a member of one chapter at a time.
If you are already a member of SCACPA and would like to join your local chapter, or for additional information regarding chapter events and benefits, please contact Chris Jenkins.
The Catawba Chapter serves members living or working in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties.
Chapter Officers
- Jayne Maas, CPA, PhD Chair
- Lisa Li, CPA Vice Chair
- Philip Parker, CPA, CFE Treasurer
The Central Chapter serves members living or working Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter counties.
Central Chapter Officers
- Alan Leichtle, CPA, CGMA Chair
- Marcus Tomlinson, CPA Vice Chair
- Michael J. Targia, CPA Treasurer
Events
- Aug. 23 – Family Night Out with the Fireflies
The Coastal Chapter serves members living in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper counties.
Coastal Chapter Officers
- Kathy Abraham, CPA, MBA Chair
- John Ratliff III, CPA Vice Chair
- Mark Willcox, CPA Treasurer
- Richard Ett, CPA, CFP Secretary
The Foothills Chapter serves members living in Cherokee, Union, and Spartanburg counties.
Foothills Chapter Officers
- Chelsea S. Shropshire, CPA Chair
- Lillian E. Gonzalez, CPA Vice Chair
- Christina Braswell, CPATreasurer
The Grand Strand Chapters serves members living or working Georgetown and Horry counties.
Grand Strand Chapter Officers
- Kristy L. Fahrenbruck, CPA Chair
- Joe Heyd, CPA Vice Chair
The Pee Dee Chapter serves members living or working in Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties.
Pee Dee Chapter Officers
- Bart Tucker Jr, CPA Chair
- Elizabeth A. Wilson, CPA Vice Chair
- Alison Swaggard, CPA Treasurer
The Piedmont Chapter serves members living or working in Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
Piedmont Chapter Officers
- Allen Hodges, CPA, CGMA Chair
- Zac Mueller, CPA Vice Chair
- Stephanie Estrada, CPA Treasurer
- David Knobeloch, CPA Secretary
The Sea Island Chapter serves members who live or work in Beaufort county.
Sea Island Chapter Officers
- Robert Eidson, CPA Chair
- Barry O. Long, CPA Vice Chair
- Jennifer N. Smith Treasurer
- Bernadette Kreisel, CPA Secretary
Being active in your community is fruitful for the soul and the greater good. Chapter socials are a great way to get involved in your local physical community, as well as the professional community – your fellow CPAs. You can never know too many people, have too many friends, or volunteer too often. See what’s going on in your local Chapter below!
Catawba
High School CPA Advocacy – Check back for date and time
Join us at South Pointe High School where will we meet with junior and senior high school students in the Rock Hill School District to enlighten them about the benefits of becoming accountants and CPAs. In critical need for this event are young CPAs (age 30 and below) to connect with the students and demonstrate the breadth of benefits of being a CPA–the earnings potential, technological applications they will use and the scholarship monies available to them (many through SCACPA). Help us dispel the myth that CPAs are boring and work in a cubicle all day and help us show these students how exciting being a CPA can be!
Central
March 21, 2019 – March Madness After Hours Tax Break
Take a break from tax prep and go mad over some basketball! Network with your fellow Central Chapter members, enjoy two free drinks from the open bar and light hors d’oeuvres while taking in some March Madness games.
When: March 21, 6-8 p.m.
Where: J’s Corner
May 2, 2019 – Family Night Out with the Fireflies
It’s a triple play you just can’t miss: Join your fellow SCACPA Central Chapter members on the evening of May 2 at the Broad River Balcony of the Fireflies Stadium, enjoy a buffet and drinks and support the Political Action Committee–all for only $10 each. Let us know you’re coming and register here.
Coastal
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Foothills
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Grand Strand
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Pee Dee
May 7, 2019 – Help4Kids Volunteer Event
Here is your chance to participate in a meaningful, hands-on service project in your area. Join us on Tuesday, May 7, to help us make a difference in the lives of children and their families in our area who are in need of support. We will gather at Help4Kids and pack bags of food to send home with children so that their families can have food for the weekend. The more hands we have, the more meals we can pack and the bigger difference we can make in our community. Mark your calendars today for this important service project.
When: May 7, 2019
Where: Help4Kids Florence Warehouse
Piedmont
February 28, 2019 – Student Night – Email communications@scacpa.org to register!
If you are an accounting major in the Greenville area, please plan to join the Piedmont Chapter for a fun student night where you can learn more about the CPA profession and connect with student accounting majors and accounting professionals from the area. After an interactive Q&A panel with the professionals, stay for food and bowling AND drawings for Visa gift cards! This event has it all and it’s one you just can’t miss.
When: February 28, 2019 – 6-8pm
Where: Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville
Sea Island
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