Founded in 1923, the GWSCPA has a special niche among CPA societies, serving as a more concentrated cross-section of business, industry, government, education and public accounting than can be found anywhere. The Greater Washington Society of CPAs serves over 2000 CPA and Non-CPA members in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and is the premier professional accounting and financial organization in the DC area. 

There are a number of reasons why joining the Greater Washington Society of CPAs benefits you and the CPA community:  

Reputation

Join intelligent and influential individuals like you that belong to GWSCPA, and let your clients know that you belong to a professional member organization dedicated to integrity and professional excellence.

 

Advocacy

When members speak with a strong, unified voice, people listen. The Society represents you before the DC City Council, our congressional delegation, the federal government and the DC Board of Accountancy. We work collaboratively with other state CPA societies to strengthen the profession nationally and internationally.

 

Relevant and Useful Committees
Our many committees serve the unique needs of our members, from the Young and Emerging Accountants group to the Government Auditing and Accounting Committee.  As a member, either CPA or non-CPA financial professional, you will have the opportunity to fill a leadership role in this society and to join a committee that meets your unique needs and connects you with your peers.

 

Education
We offer relevant and timely CPE in a variety of formats to accommodate the busy schedules of DC professionals in all areas of business, updates, conferences, and computer training. You will earn the CPE you need, hear world class speakers and stay up to date with professional developments.

 

Professional Development

Our members have the opportunity to get involved in service and leadership development projects to build their skills. Resources like our new e- newsletters and web information services will keep you up to date on current issues, informed on technical changes and in touch with developments in the profession.

 

Networking
Networking opportunities abound at regular society and committee meetings, CPE seminars, workshops, world class conferences and social activities. The Greater Washington Society has an outstanding reputation and holds numerous well attended events annually that put you in contact with the people you need to know.

 

Discount Programs
GWSCPA members get great prices on live CPE seminars, webcasts, conferences, In-house CPE and more.

 

Employment Resources
Whether you're looking for a position or have one to fill Careerbank and CPA Classifieds, both partners with the GWSCPA, can fill the bill. We additionally work to connect members with organizations seeking board members and audit committee members.

 

Scholarships
The GWSCPA is proud to be able to support advancement of the Accounting profession through our Scholarship Fund. Paying for college does not have to be an impossible task.  Let the GWSCPA Scholarship Fund help.

 

Visibility

The Society offers CPA 24/7, our online referral free to all member firms in good standing. We can put potential clients directly in contact with you through this service, which highlights your firm’s services.  

 

Location
The GWSCPA is local and convenient.  Our events, activities, and programs to CPAs are right here in our Nation’s Capital.