Governance
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of a minimum of nine and a maximum of 11 elected officers and directors.
OSCPA Administration
The OSCPA's 17-member staff manages the Society's statewide operations through four divisions: Administration & Member Services; Marketing & Public Relations; Professional Development (CPE); & Finance. OSCPA programs and services include, among other activities: continuing professional education; the OSCPA magazine and Web site; legislative and regulatory advocacy programs; member benefits and services; peer review; consumer education on financial literacy; and public awareness of CPA services.
Member Teams
OSCPA Member Teams offer a variety of opportunities for members to become personally involved in their professional association.
- Project Teams are action groups that implement a specific assignment within an established time frame.
- Strategic Interest Teams act in an advisory or representative capacity for the Society and the membership on specific issues.
Teams are strategically aligned with areas of interest ranging from peer review to career development to taxation to financial literacy, and are open to members. Period of Service: The year begins April 1. However, signups are taken throughout the year. To join a team, or if you have further questions, send an e–mail to oscpa@orcpa.org.
Local Service Areas
The Society's membership base includes the Portland Metropolitan area and six Local Service Areas throughout Oregon. Local Service Area (LSA) member interests are represented by an appointed council of their peers. Various activities and networking opportunities, specific to each Local Service Area, are available to members who live in all regions of the state.
CPA Professional Conduct Guidelines
OSCPA members are bound by three sets of ethics rulings. Find out more about CPA professional responsibilities in these professional conduct guidelines.
