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.
Leading the Way
Many of our firm members’ professional teams hold seats on state society and AICPA committees and leadership teams. A number of members have been called upon to speak before various groups of partners and organizations to teach them how beneficial the role of the Firm Manager or COO (or equivalent title) can be to CPA firms of all sizes. In fact, several members have become principals or partners within their respective firms, crediting much of their professional success to the Association. The organization is featured in its own section in the AICPA's Management of An Accounting Practice Handbook and has an active alliance with the AICPA’s PCPS.
Upcoming Events
2024 Technology Series MAPCast with Roman Kepczyk
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 2043 Technology Series will include FOUR educational sessions presented by Roman Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMA, PAFM, and will explore topics essential to optimizing your firm's productivity and efficiency.
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Michigan Group State of the Union and Happy Hour
The Michigan Group invites all CPAFMA members in Michigan to the State of the Union and Happy Hour, happening October 30, 2024, 1-5pm, at PCIA in Brighton, Michigan. While a virtual option is available, in-person participation is highly encouraged.
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Why Smart Firm Owners and HR Managers Use Testing
Think of the processes required to know your clients. Now, compare that to your current process to know your candidate. Trying to get objective evidence during the hiring process is trickier than it's ever been. Hiring managers and firm owners have to deal with resumes generated by AI, interviews with candidates who have done it all before and know what you want to hear - this makes hiring a qualified person, objectively and without bias, very ...
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