PROFESSIONAL FOCUS AREAS

Your professional focus area. Your path forward.

COCPA organizes learning, community, and resources around the four areas that matter most to your practice. Find yours below — CPE, peer groups, and tools all in one place.

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ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
TAX
MEMBERS IN INDUSTRY
TECHNOLOGY

Accounting & Auditing


Financial reporting, compliance, SEC/PCAOB, and audit quality

CPE HIGHLIGHTS
  • A&A courses & webcasts
  • Ethics — required CPE credits
  • Financial reporting standards updates
  • PCAOB & SEC compliance training
CONNECT COMMUNITIES
  • Governmental Issues Forum
  • Open Forum Community
  • Also relevant: Business and Industry, Independent Accountants Alliance
RESOURCES
  • Downloadable course list
  • NewsAccount: A&A coverage

Tax


Federal & state updates, CDOR resources, and filing guidance for practitioners

CPE HIGHLIGHTS
  • Federal & state tax update courses
  • Tax season webcast series
  • Colorado-specific tax law changes
  • Individual & business tax planning
CONNECT COMMUNITIES
  • Tax (Federal, State & Local) Community
  • Open Forum Community
  • Also relevant: Independent Accountants Alliance
RESOURCES
  • Colorado DOR (CDOR) portal links
  • NewsAccount: Tax coverage

Members in Industry


For corporate accountants, controllers, and financial managers

CPE HIGHLIGHTS
  • CFO & controller skills courses
  • FP&A, budgeting & forecasting
  • SEC reporting for public companies
  • Internal controls & risk management
CONNECT COMMUNITIES
  • Business and Industry
  • Open Forum Community
  • Also relevant: Professional Marketplace, CPAs Give Back
RESOURCES
  • Career Center — industry roles
  • NewsAccount: Industry coverage

Technology


Software, cybersecurity, AI, and digital tools in modern practice

CPE HIGHLIGHTS
  • AI & automation for accountants
  • Cybersecurity & data privacy
  • Cloud accounting & practice software
  • Emerging tech for the CPA profession
CONNECT COMMUNITIES
  • Technology Users Group
  • Open Forum Community
  • Also relevant: Professional Marketplace
RESOURCES
  • Tech vendor & partner directory
  • NewsAccount: Tech coverage

Not sure which group is right for you?

COCPA staff can help you find the right community and learning path for where you are in your career. Many members participate in more than one focus area — that’s encouraged.

Shared Resources

Essential tools and resources available to every member.


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