Ohio Society of CPAs expands career center & resources to help CPAs navigate the recession
(COLUMBUS, May 18, 2009) – Professionals across the U.S. are feeling the effects of the economic recession. With national unemployment above 8%, it’s important for CPAs who are out of work, and even those who are still employed, to sharpen their skills and reevaluate their career plans.
The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) launched “Navigating the Recession,” a collection of online tools and resources to help its 23,000 members manage their businesses and careers in today’s uncertain economic climate.
“Our members are CPAs in Ohio’s top businesses and public accounting firms, so they see firsthand the huge financial and human toll of the recession,” said Clarke Price, CAE, OSCPA president & CEO. “We provide CPAs with solutions to their greatest challenges – whether that’s career support or specialized knowledge to help their clients or their employers ride out the storm.”
The online Financial Crisis News Center updates members on the latest national and state news from the CPAs’ perspective. It includes sections on both national economic stimulus acts, and a library of podcasts featuring prominent economists, financial and tax experts.
OSCPA has added special tracks on the economy to its 2009 conferences. Economists and other speakers provide members with important perspectives on the changing economy.
At OSCPA’s upcoming Ohio Accounting Show, May 19 – May 20 in Dayton, corporate, retirement and tax planning in a turbulent market and explore the outlook for the CPA profession over the next 12 months. Members can also register for private career counseling sessions and participate in a CPA Tweet Up to connect with other CPAs through social media.
An expanded online Career Center offers job-seeking CPAs two options—a place to post resumes for full-time or per-diem work. Employers looking to hire a CPA may search either job board to find candidates with the specific skills they seek.
The Society has also partnered with Career Coach Janice Worthington to provide services that include live coaching webinars on timely topics, a regular, online career column, and articles in OSCPA publications.
“Our members’ needs are extremely diverse,” Price said. “So we’ve taken an integrated approach to our recession support initiatives. It’s not enough to offer just a job board or a periodic article on the recession.
“Some members need to re-learn the value of networking. We teach them what networking can do for their career, and offer events and online communities where they can connect with other CPAs in Ohio and across the nation.”
OSCPA has developed a strong online and social media presence that both younger and older members access with increasing frequency. The Society has groups on Facebook and LinkedIn, and Society staff blog and Twitter about the economy, outlook for CPA careers and a host of other topics of interest to members.
“Important conversations are taking place in real time today,” Price said. “The Society is committed to helping CPAs at every stage of their career communicate with one another on the issues that are most important to their success today and tomorrow.”
The Ohio Society of CPAs, established in 1908, represents more than 23,000 CPAs in business, education, government and public accounting. OSCPA members not only meet statutory and regulatory requirements as CPAs, but also embrace the highest standards of professional and ethical performance. This is achieved through ongoing professional education, comprehensive quality review and compliance with a strict Code of Professional Conduct.
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LAST UPDATED 5/18/2009