Committees
Serving on a society committee can help you meet CPA colleagues, learn more about your profession and contribute to your career. To volunteer for a committee, register online, [links to https://www.ndscpa.org/volunteer.htm] call 701-775-7100 or e-mail mail@ndscpa.org.
Convention 2011 in Fargo, ND
Plan and manage the convention.
Time: Monthly noon meetings, plus your work at the convention.
CPE
Select CPE programs to be offered.
Time: 1/2 day meeting and perhaps 1 conference call.
Membership
Recommend award winners, mentor new CPAs and consider new services.
Time: Approximately 4 conference calls, 1-2 hours each.
Members In Industry
Plan the Management Conference and contribute newsletter articles.
Time: 1/2 day meeting, meeting at the conference and perhaps 1 or 2 conference calls.
Peer Review
Review and accept PR documents. Call us for membership requirements.
Time: Approximately three 1/2 day meetings and 2-3 conference calls.
Professional Ethics
Respond to complaints and proposed ethics changes, as well as inform members about ethics matters.
Time: 1 - 2 conference calls.
Public Relations
Promote the profession through advertising and help attract new entrants into the CPA profession.
Time: 1 to 2, 1/2 day meetings.
Taxation
Liaison with tax entities, inform members and participate in the "tax forum."
Time: Approximately one or two 1/2 day meetings.
Young Professionals Group
Plan activities for young professionals.
Time: Approximately 4 conference calls and perhaps some at events.
Mentor Program
The Society has a mentor program for new CPAs, to provide a contact person within the profession. It's a way to learn about the profession, opportunities, how to get involved, career ideas, etc. To participate, as a mentor or a new CPA, simply call the Society office at 701-775-7100. To participate, everyone is required to be members or affiliates.
Other Opportunities
If an ongoing committee role doesn't sound right for you, there are other ways to be of service to your profession – on your own schedule:
- Prepare a newsletter article.
- Be a "host" for a new CPA at annual conventions
- Contract a few nonmembers and encourage them to join.
To volunteer for a committee, register online at www.ndscpa.org/volunteer.htm, or call 701-775-7100, or e-mail us at mail@ndscpa.org.
