CPAs
in Industry Find Success at NYSSCPA
The
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants continually
addresses issues affecting CPAs in Industry. The Society, its
committee structure and staff work harmoniously to further the
interests of this key core of our membership.
The Society offers younger and “up-and-coming”
CPAs in Industry, as well as those who are experienced, various
opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills and to participate
in forums in which they may share their perspectives, best practices
and networking ideas. Concurrently, our valued industry members
are able to gain recognition within the Profession while providing
top-rate services to their employer and sharing knowledge with
their peers.
Members in Industry who actively participate in
the Industry Division through committee service are afforded a
unique opportunity to exchange ideas and solve problems, to develop
and deliver continuing professional education (CPE) and to write
for Society publications to share their insights with other industry
members, the general membership and the public.
The Society’s educational affiliate, Foundation
for Accounting Education (FAE), brings together the “best
and the brightest” CPA members to research and develop CPE
through the Society’s Industry and other technical standing
committees. The wide array of top-notch course offerings constitute
another member service and benefit—the opportunity to stay
up to date and expert in your area of expertise within your industry.
An industry-specific curriculum is designed with your current
learning needs in mind. Participation in them frequently is like
having insurance that you will grow professionally, maintain and
improve your skills and empower you to meet today's challenges.
Your participation in any one of a number of ways
in NYSSCPA's Industry Division’s activities is welcome.
The many benefits of being a Member in Industry include: 1) the
opportunity to provide Committee Service; 2) read Society publications;
3) enroll in industry-specific CPE events; 4) participate in industry-related
programs of Chapters; and 5) take advantage of Society provided
Affinity Programs.
Be a volunteer; contribute an article or attend
a conference. Enjoy all of the many benefits that will flow from
your involvement. Help to promote a favorable image of the Profession,
be part of the solution to problems facing your industry, and
meet your CPE requirement with education that will be “need-to-know”
quality.
1)
Roster of Industry Committees:
Most committees meet at NYSSCPA Headquarters in
New York City with the added opportunity for teleconferencing
and reimbursement to those traveling over 140 miles.
Attend a meeting on a “no-obligation”
basis: listen or participate in the discussion of major issues;
see our Industry Division leadership in action; and network with
peers and more experienced professionals. If you agree that the
benefits of participation will help you in your current position,
you may join a committee as a permanent member, and have the committee
experience make a difference in your lifelong success.
2)
Society Publications
The CPA
Journal
The Trusted Professional
NYSSCPA.ORG E-Zine
3)
Serving the CPE Needs of CPAs in Industry
Whether
actively licensed or not, CPAs in Industry have a dedication to
maintaining and improving their skills to achieve success in their
line of business. Industry members know the need to remain current
with promulgations of FASB, AICPA, IRS, NYS and other authorities
and regulators can make a difference in their work and in their
companies “bottom line.”
FAE anticipates your CPE needs by utilizing the
Society’s committee structure to research, develop and deliver
high-quality continuing professional education for Members in
Industry for an economical investment.
The knowledge base covered by CPAs in Industry
is broad, and FAE delivers the training that you need in conferences,
seminars and in-firm training classes that are designed with your
specialized needs in mind.
Audit, accounting, finance, tax and other technical
standards change rapidly. Likewise, technological advances impact
the work that you do. Take advantage of the curriculum that your
Society has developed through its educational affiliate every
time you want, throughout the year. You can meet the CPE requirements
of state licensing, while developing greatly as a professional.
Continuing education is as essential for CPAs
in Industry as for those in public practice to keep abreast of
the latest developments. It enables you to expand your knowledge
base and to develop competencies inside and outside of your traditional
skill sets.
For a list
of upcoming CPE events of particular interest to CPAs in Industry
click
here. For a full course listing, click
here.
4)
Local Chapters
Chapter-level
participation is another rewarding option for CPAs in Industry.
Certain Society chapters, such as that Nassau and Westchester,
maintain committees with attendant activities related to members
in industry.
5)
Member Affinity Programs
NYSSCPA provides
resources to industry and all members through its affinity programs
that provide you with group discounts and incentives for many
of the business goods and services that you might need.
The program’s
benefits are provided to all Society members in good standing.
Our Member Benefits Committee provides oversight and recommendations
to the Board of Directors to continually maintain the program’s
integrity.
Click
here to go to the Member Benefits page.