Independent accountants alliance

Helping guide your business, your network, your future.

The Independent Accountants Alliance (IAA) supports the accounting journey of those professionals choosing an entrepreneurial accounting path.

It is dedicated to connecting Independent Accountants to one another in support of all the business, tech and operational needs they might have.

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With our online discussion forum Connect, you can start a topic, ask questions, and find answers with other Independent Accountants.

Recommended Resources

Suggested books, videos, websites, and more recommended by other Independent Accounts to help you develop your business.

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Quick Links

Useful links to external sites for policies, regulations and education surrounding becoming an Independent Accountant in the state of Colorado.

IAA Charter

Learn more about the IAA's mission, objectives, roles and annual requirements.

Connect with other Independent Accountants in our dedicated online forum. Ask questions, find answers, find referrals, and more. Start connecting!

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Recommended Resources for Independent Accountants

Time Management

Time Management

The Eisenhower Matrix, also referred to as Urgent-Important Matrix, helps you decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance, sorting out less urgent and important tasks which you should either delegate or not do at all.

Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fit the time given, and overcoming it involves setting specific timelines in days and aligning projects with broader goals to avoid procrastination and trivial tasks.

Professional Learning & Development
Time Management

The Eisenhower Matrix, also referred to as Urgent-Important Matrix, helps you decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance, sorting out less urgent and important tasks which you should either delegate or not do at all.

Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fit the time given, and overcoming it involves setting specific timelines in days and aligning projects with broader goals to avoid procrastination and trivial tasks.

Professional Learning & Development

Vision/Strategy

Vision/Strategy

In this book, Traction, you'll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business. You'll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment.

In First Things First, Stephen M. R. Covey advocates categorizing tasks by urgency and importance so that you can focus on what actually needs to be done in the limited amount of time that you have.

Scaling Up focuses on the four major decision areas every company must get right: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.

Professional Learning & Development
Vision/Strategy

In this book, Traction, you'll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business. You'll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment.

In First Things First, Stephen M. R. Covey advocates categorizing tasks by urgency and importance so that you can focus on what actually needs to be done in the limited amount of time that you have.

Scaling Up focuses on the four major decision areas every company must get right: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.

Professional Learning & Development

Working on the business vs. in the business

Working on the business vs. in the business

Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Accountant fills this void, giving you powerful advice on everything you need to run your practice as a successful business, allowing you to achieve your goals and grow your practice.

Working on the business vs. in the business

Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Accountant fills this void, giving you powerful advice on everything you need to run your practice as a successful business, allowing you to achieve your goals and grow your practice.

Intentionality

Intentionality

The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life--work, personal, family, and spiritual. WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING?

Intentionality

The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life--work, personal, family, and spiritual. WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING?

Business Development

Business Development

Mark LeBlanc of Small Business Success has worked with over 400 entrepreneurs on growing their business. His flagship presentation, 'Growing Your Business!' has been popular with business owners and professionals around the country.

Business Development

Mark LeBlanc of Small Business Success has worked with over 400 entrepreneurs on growing their business. His flagship presentation, 'Growing Your Business!' has been popular with business owners and professionals around the country.

Upcoming IAA Events

Quarterly Independent Accountants Alliance (IAA) In-Person Meetup: Open Forum + Networking

Glendale + Online

Quarterly Independent Accountants Alliance (IAA) In-Person Meetup: “Building Your Ideal Practice” with Patricia Hendrix

Glendale + Online

The IAA Group holds monthly calls on the fourth Thursday of every month. You must be a COCPA member to participate. These 60-minute calls cover a variety of topics pertinent to independent accountants and are highly interactive. If you wish to be invited to these calls, please reach out to Derrol Moorhead: derrol@cocpa.org

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Questions?

To learn more about the Independent Accountants Alliance, contact Derrol Moorhead, Director of Member and Business Development:  derrol@cocpa.org | 303-741-8624.