About CPAFMA

CPA Firm Management Association was founded on January 1, 1984, to enable accounting firm managers to communicate with one another and provide each other with the benefits of everyone's experiences in what was a new and emerging profession. Through a combination of local meetings and seminars, national conferences, publications and surveys, CPAFMA, a firm-based membership association, has continued to offer benefits to members at minimal cost.

The Association is the one representative voice of the profession. Many of our members put forth a great deal of effort toward educating the public accounting profession about the benefits of hiring professional firm managers to run the operations of their respective firms. They have also largely shaped the profession, determined the direction for manager career pathing, and have been on the cutting edge of developments in our profession.

Community & Connections	Three Year Picture Continue to cultivate a strong sense of community 2025 Goal Drive member engagement through enhanced studio exchange structure
Advocate & Elevate	Three Year Picture Build enhanced demand for PAFM Certification 2025 Goal Develop an updated PAFM model by the end of 2025
Resources & Tools	Three Year Picture Create and promote ready-to-use resources 2025 Goal Complete at least one survey to gather member information that can be used to position CPAFMA with our target audiences
Education & Knowledge	Three Year Picture Increase overall CONNECTIONS registration by more than 20% (over 2024) Increase the number of CPAFMA member firms represented at CONNECTIONS each year Build content specific to the Human Resources function 2025 Goal Develop & implement a content strategy that aligns educational topics across Webinars, Studio Exchanges, and tools/resources and is crafted for the target audiences
Strategy & Implementation	Three Year Picture Work toward an annual financial surplus Draft & implement a membership growth plan Establish high functioning committees Grow to a total of 500 total member firms 2025 Goal Realign Board positions to new strategic priorities by November 30, 2024 Develop a membership growth/outreach strategy by May 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

June 9 - 12, 2025

CPAFMA Connections at AICPA ENGAGE

CPAFMA CONNECTIONS2025Monday, June 9–Thursday, June 12 Join CPAFMA's track at the AICPA ENGAGE 2025 Conference, held in Las Vegas this June. What’s on the horizon for the profession? That’s the multimillion-dollar question, and it’s what our thought leaders think about nonstop. Tap into their answers, insights and forecasts during CPAFMA CONNECTIONS2025 (formerly known as CPAFMA’s National Practice Management ...

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April 24 - December 16, 2025

2025 Technology Series

The accounting profession is quickly transforming due to technological innovation. However, this shift requires both accountants and firm managers to acquire new skill sets. The 2025 Technology Series will include three educational sessions presented by Roman Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMA, PAFM, and the June Webinar presented by John Higgins, CPA.CITP. The series will explore topics essential to optimizing your firm's productivity and efficiency.

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July 30, 2025

Michigan Chapter: Recap of the National Conference

Who: CPAFMA Members in Michigan What: Michigan Group Recap of the National Conference Where: MICPA Office, 888 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 550, Troy, MI 48084 When: July 30, 2025, 10am - 3pm Meeting fee: $25.00 (includes luncheon) Register here: https://cpafma.memberclicks.net/july2025migroup 

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