Contribute to Colorado's CPA Community

Make an Impact

Whether you have time, expertise, or resources to give, there's a way to invest in Colorado's CPA community. Volunteer your skills, support the next generation of accountants, or help shape the policies that affect our profession.

Volunteer
Educational Foundation
CPA-PAC

Three ways to make an impact — give your time and expertise, invest in the students who will lead
the profession's future, or help build political champions for CPAs in Colorado.

GIVE YOUR TIME

Volunteer With COCPA

Share your strengths, build new skills, and connect with other professionals — on a committee, a working group, or as a speaker or writer.

10+

Standing committees & groups

2–3 yr

Board & Trustee terms

As a COCPA volunteer, you help shape meaningful programs and activities, expand your connections with colleagues, and serve your community — and best of all, it's fun. Opportunities include standing committees, member groups, community service projects, speaking engagements, and content creation for NewsAccount or the COCPA blog.

  • Standing committees (Professional Development, DE&I, Editorial Board, EPIC, Member Connections, Peer Review)
  • Member groups & working groups (Nonprofit, Technology Users Group, Independent Accountants Alliance, and more)
  • Speaking, writing, and classroom outreach opportunities
  • Board of Directors & Foundation Board of Trustees service
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Get Involved Now

Questions? Contact Stacy Svendsen, Engagement & Programs Specialist — stacy@cocpa.org | 303-741-8613

INVEST IN STUDENTS

The Educational Foundation

Making an impact on the future of the profession since 1958 — dedicated to advancing the study and teaching of accounting across Colorado.

1958

Founded

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit

The Educational Foundation of the Colorado Society of CPAs promotes accounting education in Colorado and supports individuals and institutions engaged in its study and teaching. Your gift funds scholarships, mentoring, and recognition for the students who will become Colorado's next CPAs.

  • Make a one-time or recurring donation
  • Fund an endowed scholarship with a gift of $50,000+, named in perpetuity
  • Give on Colorado Gives Day to multiply your impact
  • Nominate your school's top accounting student for the Gold Key Award.
  • Serve as a Foundation Trustee
Donate to the Foundation
Learn More

Questions? Contact Crystal Adams, Foundation Executive Director — crystal@cocpa.org | 303-741-8601

SHAPE POLICY

CPA-PAC

Equipping legislators, mobilizing champions — a non-profit, non-partisan committee that builds a collaborative political landscape for CPA priorities.

66

Candidates supported (2018–22)

47

Elected with PAC support

The CPA-PAC collects voluntary contributions and allocates them to candidates from both parties who support policies beneficial to CPAs — on tax administration, business climate, and CPA workforce development. Pooling contributions amplifies the voice of the entire profession at the Capitol.

  • Donate annually, monthly, or as a one-time contribution (up to $362.50/year or $725 every other year)
  • Give to the CPA 1904 Small Donor Committee for smaller contributions
  • Attend PAC the House at the State Capitol
  • Volunteer to become a more active PAC member
Donate to the CPA-PAC
See Our Advocacy Work

Questions? Contact Cole Buerger, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy — cole@cocpa.org | 303-261-8256. Interested in volunteering with the PAC? Complete the volunteer form.

Not sure where to start?

Every path — time, tuition, or testimony at the Capitol — moves the profession forward. Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.

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