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2024 MOCPA Western Region Awards Celebration - Kansas City

MOCPA WESTERN REGION AWARDS CELEBRATION Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring those who have achieved major milestones and earned prestigious awards during the past year. Honorees will include recent CPA exam passers, 35-year and 50-year members, MOCPA scholarship winners, MOCPA Impact Award winners, MOCPA Campaign Contributors, and 100% MOCPA Membership Organizations.Organizations are invited to reserve a table for this event so that colleagues, family, and friends can share in this extraordinary evening highlighting their honorees.Wednesday, November 6Arrowhead StadiumTower Club East1 Arrowhead DriveKansas City, MO Deadline to register is October 30.AGENDA:4:30-5:15 p.m. ..........Reception5:15-6:00 p.m. ..........Dinner6:00-7:30 p.m. ..........Program 7:30-8:40 p.m. ..........Stadium Tour Cancellation/Refund/Transfer Policy: We accept transfers and cancellations by phone. You may transfer your registration to another person with no penalty, at any time. Cancellations made within five working days prior to the event will not be refunded.Photo Disclaimer: Photographs may be taken at this event and used in MOCPA marketing.Payment InformationPlease note: If you did not reserve an entire table of 8, other guests will be seated at your table.  

Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Positive Impact at the Humane Society of Missouri

Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity Make a Positive Impact at the Humane Society of MissouriYou are invited to join your fellow MOCPA St. Louis Chapter members for a meaningful volunteer experience at the Humane Society of Missouri!Together, you will:• Fold laundry used by the animals• Assemble felt cat toys, hidey boxes and litterboxes.• Give back while engaging in your community and connecting with your peers. Friday, November 8 | 12-3 p.m.Humane Society of Missouri1201 Macklind AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63110Your participation is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, contact Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org or (314) 392-5823. 

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Volunteer at Happy Bottoms!

Volunteer at HappyBottomsGive back with your fellow MOCPA Kansas City Chapter members!Join your peers in making an impact in the community by volunteering at HappyBottoms, which provides diapers to more than 5,000 children monthly. During your two-hour shift, duties might include: opening diaper boxes, counting diapers, wrapping packages, attaching labels, fulfilling orders, loading diapers onto vehicles, recycling and light cleaning.You’ll feel rewarded in knowing that the diapers you wrap and orders you fulfill will be distributed to local children within the month. Thursday, November 14 | 2-4 p.m.HappyBottoms303 W. 79th St. Kansas City, MO 64114If you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at www.mocpa.org or (800) 264-7966, ext. 123.

Networking & Brewery Tour

Volunteer at Convoy for Hope: Changing Lives Through Kindness!

Volunteer at Convoy for HopeMOCPA Southwest Chapter Members Are Changing Lives through Kindness!Join your fellow CPAs in giving back and supporting a meaningful cause at Convoy of Hope, whose mission is to provide relief to those who are impoverished. During this impactful experience, volunteers:• Count items to ensure inventory accuracy. This could involve anything from food to hygiene products, depending on the needs of the project.• Sort products into categories or by type. This helps streamline the process of packing and distributing the items, ensuring that each package contains the correct mix of goods.• Pack items securely into boxes, which are then prepared for distribution.Overall, your role will be crucial in helping ensure that the products are prepared and distributed effectively. It’s a great way to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.November 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Arrive by 6:15 p.m.)Convoy of Hope’s World Distribution Center One Convoy Drive Springfield, MO 65802Please complete the 2024 Hands of Hope Volunteer Registration & Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnity Agreement and bring it with you to the event.If you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org or (800) 264-7966, ext. 123.

Mock CPA Exam - Virtual

For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest obstacles when transitioning into the profession.  Often candidates are not sure if they have studied enough or focused on the relevant areas for each section.  In order to help, Surgent has offered MOCPA student members and CPA exam candidates a means to best prepare and study for the exam. MOCPA is pleased to offer a FREE CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the CPA exam and to receive your test results onsite.  Questions are laid out according to the Uniform CPA Examination Blueprints. Click here for the most current version. Surgent CPA Review has offered to assist and guide CPA candidates through a 4-hour session where they will be immersed in an exam taking environment and walk away with insight on areas of focus for when you take the real thing!             The goal is to simulate the environment and format of taking the CPA Exam, using actual m/c questions and simulations.  Students who register will be able to select the exam portion of their choice and receive feedback.  At the conclusion of the Mock Exam, candidates will receive their Exam ReadySCORE along with a diagnostic report showing areas of strength and weakness which are aligned with the CPA Exam Blueprint. Time:  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Live simulation will begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.Advance registration and selection of the exam section of your choice is required.  The email address that you use to register for this event will be used by Surgent to set up simulation.  This will expedite the start of the simulation and provide you proper access.  For any questions, please contact Liz Schaetzel at (314) 392-5834 or lschaetzel@mocpa.org.

Volunteer at Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Town

Join your fellow MOCPA members in bringing joy to a child in your community. For more than a decade, the Salvation Army’s Giving Tree program has helped ensure more St. Louis children wake up to a present under their tree on Christmas morning.Volunteers will direct traffic, check in clients and verify appointment time, , shop and pull toys from distribution warehouse and take toys to vehicles at the event.December 17 2:30-5:30 p.m.The Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Giveaway10634 St. Charles Rock RoadSt. Ann, MO 63074If you have any questions, please contact Dana Seipp at (314) 392-5823 or dseipp@mocpa.org.

MOCPA Young Professionals Committee Meeting

Virtual MOCPA Young Professionals Committee MeetingJanuary 23, 2025 | 10 -11 a.m.Committee Chair: Katelyn Schlesselman, CPA AGENDA Welcome & Introductions MOCPA High School Outreach Upcoming Events Volunteers for Asset Articles Other Business Open Forum Reminder: Next Meeting Adjournment