The value of being in person

Online events and learning have become second nature to most of us, but the OSCPA is ready to flip the script and bring in person back in style! 

Find out why attending CPE and networking events in person allows you to empower your learning and get the most out of your membership.

Build more meaningful relationships.

Don't limit yourself to the experience of virtual networking and CPE. By seeing your professional peers face to face, you have the opportunity to network and form stronger connections that can serve you throughout your career. The OSCPA's Mix & Mingles, Lunch + Learns, Annual Members Meeting and conferences are a great way to meet new members, reconnect with former acquaintances and build a professional support system to help you through the tough projects and busiest of seasons.

Benefit from collaboration.

In addition to offering quality, relevant CPE, the OSCPA's network of passionate and experienced members is another fantastic source of information and advice. Use in-person events as a place to bounce ideas off of your fellow members and combine your individual expertise to grow together.

Even better — discussion doesn't need to be limited to accounting to be valuable. Researchers at the University of Michigan found when people spent more time talking and socializing with others, they displayed improved cognitive performance. Essentially, being together makes us smarter.

Strengthen your Society.

Building a strong and dedicated community requires meaningful and consistent connection. When we're together, we have the opportunity to find our similarities, embrace our differences, share ideas and, altogether, become a more unified group of professionals. 

By participating in your Society in meaningful ways, you are contributing to your professional legacy and helping strengthen the CPA profession as a whole. 

Find distraction-free focus.

Attending online OSCPA seminars and conferences from your home office has its benefits. However, attending OSCPA seminars or conferences in person allows you to feed off of the focused energy of those around you and direct your entire attention to learning new and innovative ways to improve your work as a CPA. Signing up for the OSCPA's in-person CPE options when possible means setting your learning up for success.

Explore our CPE catalog to discover upcoming in-person events that fit your needs, interests and schedule.