OSCPA Happenings: March 2023

The OSCPA recently hosted its annual Career Development Workshop and Advocacy Day. Check out what you may have missed from these highly anticipated events.

OSCPA's Career Development Workshop

The OSCPA presented students with an opportunity to kickstart their careers at its annual Career Development Workshop on March 1.

The workshop was kicked off by a panel of CPAs who answered common questions young professionals have when entering the profession. 

Following the panel, attendees networked with CPA volunteers in all areas of the accounting profession.

In addition to networking opportunities and headshots, mock interviews were provided for students to build soft skills for future careers.

OSCPA student members network with current professionals and participate in mock interviews.

OSCPA's Advocacy Day

The OSCPA recently hosted its annual Advocacy Day on March 7. 

Attendees were joined by Attorney General, Gentner Drummond; State Auditor, Cindy Byrd, CPA; Representative Gerrid Kendrix, CPA; and Representative Cody Maynard, CPA, who provided updates on the State of Oklahoma. 

Attorney General, Gentner Drummond 

Representative Gerrid Kendrix, CPA, and Representative Cody Maynard, CPA

Advocacy Day leaders Jimmy Williams, CPA, Blaine Peterson, CPA, Carlos Johnson, CPA, Cindy Byrd, CPA, Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, CPA and Rep. Cody Maynard, CPA

Following the event, members met at the State Capitol to speak with their legislators and deliver the OSCPA's 2023 Legislative Tax Guides.  

Members Mark Neumeister, CPA (left) and Tony Scott, CPA (right) with Rep. Mike Osburn (center) at the Capitol.

If you were unable to make this year's Advocacy Day, there are other ways you can advocate on behalf of the accounting profession through the CPA-PAC and grassroots advocacy program. 

OSCPA members visiting the Capitol and advocating for the profession.