PROFESSIONAL FOCUS AREAS

Give back to the profession.

Serve on a committee, join the board, mentor emerging
professionals, or support the Educational Foundation — four ways to
invest in the CPAs and the profession coming up behind you.

01
Serve on a Committee

02
Join the COCPA Board

03
Mentor Emerging Pros

04
Support the Foundation

20+

Committees, groups & forums

2 yr

Board of Directors term

3 yr

Ed. Foundation Trustee term

1958

Educational Foundation founded

PATHWAY 1

Serve on a committee

Share your expertise and interests with one of COCPA's committees, working groups, special-interest groups, or community service efforts. Join colleagues to plan events, share knowledge, and broaden perspectives on the issues that matter most to Colorado CPAs.

Standing Committees

Ongoing, appointed committees that shape core COCPA programs.

  • Professional Development
  • DE&I
  • Editorial Board
  • EPIC
  • Member Connections (MCC)
  • Peer Review

Member Groups

Advisory, advocacy, special-interest, and working groups.

  • Accounting Educators
  • CDOR Working Group
  • CPE Conference Planning
  • Independent Accountants Alliance
  • Nonprofit Working Group
  • CPA-PAC
  • Technology Users Group (TUG)

Forums & Roundtables

Professionally led discussions and self-led member roundtables.

  • Governmental Issues Forum
  • Financial Reporting Forum
  • Tax Study Group(s)

Prefer to launch something new? You can also volunteer to explore and start an initiative of your own.

Ready to get involved?
One form covers committees, forums, working groups,
and boards.

Get Involved with COCPA
PATHWAY 2

Join the board

Where strategic vision meets the stewardship of our profession. The COCPA Board of Directors steers the organization by making decisions on budget, public positions, and policy — and the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees provides leadership and governance over scholarship support for future CPAs.

COCPA Board of Directors

2-year term. Current leadership:

Alexandra Tune, CPA (Chair); Jim Gilbert, CPA (Vice Chair/Chair-Elect); Tiffany Davis, CPA (Treasurer); Alicia Gelinas, CPA (Secretary/CEO); plus Directors at Large and an EPIC ex-officio seat.

See the current Board →

Educational Foundation Board of Trustees

3-year term. Provides governance for scholarships, the Scholars Mentoring Program, and Gold Key Awards supporting Colorado accounting students.

Meet the Board of Trustees →

Governance Committees

Ongoing, appointed committees that shape core COCPA programs.

  • Financial Oversight
  • Nomination Committee
  • Professional Conduct Board

Learn More →

"Volunteering at the COCPA has not only provided me with the opportunity to give back to the profession, but I've also been able to meet and establish friendships with fellow CPAs as well as stay informed on matters impacting our profession."

Tiffany Knight, CPA

Kundinger Corder & Montoya PC

Interested in serving?
Self-nomination forms are open for the Board, the Foundation, and Governance Committees.

Governance Committee Form
Board / Trustee Form
PATHWAY 4

Support the Foundation

Founded in 1958, the Educational Foundation of the Colorado Society of CPAs (501c3) promotes accounting education in Colorado and supports individuals and institutions engaged in its study and teaching.

Make a Donation

Every dollar counts and directly impacts Colorado accounting students.

Donate Now →

Fund an Endowed Scholarship

A gift or pledge of $50,000+ establishes a permanent, named scholarship awarded annually in perpetuity.

Start a Pledge →

Colorado Gives Day

Multiply your impact through sponsor partnerships on Colorado's largest giving day.

Mark Your Calendars →

"As an Army veteran, single parent, and non-traditional student, finances have never been an easy topic in relation to pursuing education … I would like to thank you all again for believing in me and providing me with this scholarship to finish strong."

Scholarship Recipient

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Every gift builds the pipeline.
Scholarships, Gold Key Awards, and mentoring — all funded by member and firm support.

Visit the Foundation

More ways to give back

Beyond the four core pathways, members contribute to the profession in a few other hands-on ways.

CPAs Give Back — Connect Community

Post or respond to nonprofit volunteer opportunities within this COCPA Connect community, and put your accounting expertise to work locally.

Start Connecting →

CPA-PAC & the 1904 Small Donor Fund

Support legislative advocacy for the profession — from a $50/year small-donor contribution up to full CPA-PAC involvement.

Make a Contribution →

Questions? Talk to the team behind these programs

Diana Keener

Stacy Svendsen

Engagement and
Programs Specialist

Committees · EPIC · Mentoring · Volunteering

stacy@cocpa.org
303-741-8613

Diana Keener

Crystal Adams

Executive Director, Educational Foundation

Scholarships · Donations · Foundation Board

crystal@cocpa.org
303-741-8601