Thought Leadership and Student Outreach

From classrooms to publications: Find meaningful ways to make an impact
OSCPA’s Thought Leadership and uutreach opportunities let you share your time, expertise, and experience in ways that truly make an impact. Whether you’re speaking to students, sharing career insights with aspiring CPAs, or lending your voice to our publications, you’ll help strengthen the profession while giving back to the community. Find the opportunity that best fits your skills and interests, and know that every contribution helps inspire, guide, and connect the next generation of Oregon CPAs.

Inspire Future CPAs: Speak to Students & Community Groups
Help open doors for aspiring accounting professionals by sharing your story and expertise. OSCPA partners with high schools, community colleges, and universities across Oregon to bring real-world perspectives into the classroom. From career panels to classroom visits, your insights can spark interest, answer questions, and encourage students to pursue accounting pathways.
Impact: You’ll help students see the possibilities in the profession and strengthen the pipeline of future CPAs.
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Share Your Expertise: Contribute to OSCPA Publications
Your perspective matters. OSCPA’s monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine thrive on diverse voices from across the profession. You don’t need to write a full article to get involved—there are many ways to contribute:
- Be a contributor: Share a thought, quote, or insight for feature stories and think pieces.
- Be an author: Write an article, commentary, or spotlight piece to showcase your expertise.
- Be a voice for the profession: Help highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the accounting field.
By joining our contributor bank, you’ll have the opportunity to share your insights, showcase your expertise, and contribute to conversations that shape the profession. Together, we can spark meaningful conversations and highlight the depth of knowledge within our community.
Impact: Raise your visibility, shape the narrative of the profession, and strengthen the voice of Oregon CPAs.
Committees, Leadership and Chapters
Build meaningful connections in your local chapter and collaborate through committees to support and advance Oregon’s CPA community.
Advocacy
Make your voice heard with legislators and help actively influence issues that impact the CPA profession. Engage in initiatives that protect and advance the profession at the state and federal level.
Community Service
Explore nonprofit board opportunities and other meaningful ways to serve your local community and beyond.